Europe – Page 287 – Prologue Journal

Ukraine’s Draft Dodgers Run, and Swim, to Avoid the War

New York Times With Russia seizing the initiative on the battlefield in recent months, Ukraine’s ability to defend itself hinges on replenishing its arsenal of weaponry and mobilizing troops. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/13/world/europe/ukraine-draft-dodgers.html

British Watch Brands Stage a One-Day Fair

New York Times The Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers, which organized the fair, said it was the first of its kind in the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/13/fashion/british-watch-fair-london.html

A Perpetual Bridesmaid Gets the Crown, and Germany (Mostly) Likes the Look

New York Times Bayer Leverkusen can win its first Bundesliga title this weekend. For its rivals, the real joy comes in seeing Bayern Munich lose it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/13/world/europe/bayer-leverkuson-bayern-munich-bundesliga.html

Roberto Cavalli, Designer Who Celebrated Excess, Dies at 83

New York Times From the mid-1990s onward he was one of the biggest names in fashion, with stores around the world and celebrity admirers like Lenny Kravitz and Cindy Crawford. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/fashion/roberto-cavalli-dead.html

Back From Ukraine, a House Republican Makes the Case for More Aid

New York Times Representative Chuck Edwards, a first-term North Carolinian, has emerged as a vocal proponent for U.S. aid to Ukraine in a party that has grown hostile to it. He recently saw the war up close. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/europe/ukraine-aid-house.html

Coaches Have to Be Salesmen, Too

New York Times David Moyes has established West Ham as a fixture in the top half of the Premier League and a regular presence in Europe. So why do so many fans want him out? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/europe/west-ham-david-moyes.html

War or No War, Ukrainians Aren’t Giving Up Their Coffee

New York Times Coffee shops and kiosks are everywhere in Ukraine’s capital, their popularity both an act of wartime defiance and a symbol of closer ties to the rest of Europe. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/europe/kyiv-ukraine-coffee-culture.html

Even Before the Olympics, a Victory Lap for a Fast-Moving French Mayor

New York Times Karim Bouamrane, the Socialist mayor of St.-Ouen, a Paris suburb that will host the athletes’ village for the 2024 Games, is leading a rapid transformation of the long-struggling city. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/europe/france-mayor-karim-bouamrane-olympic-village.html

In Ancient Pompeii, Fresco Dining Room With Trojan Decor Offers New Insights

New York Times A frescoed dining room is the latest find in an excavation campaign to shore up an area of the site, which was destroyed by a powerful volcanic eruption, and better preserve it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/europe/pompeii-dining-room-trojan-war.html

Julian Assange’s Family React to Biden Suggesting U.S. Might Drop Case

New York Times The WikiLeaks founder has spent five years in a high-security London prison while contesting extradition efforts. Before that, he holed up for seven years in the Ecuadorean Embassy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/europe/assange-extradition-us-biden.html