Europe – Page 322 – Prologue Journal

When the Stands Speak, the Premier League Should Listen

New York Times A few decisions against a handful of teams do not make the Premier League corrupt. But that doesn’t mean the fans’ grievances aren’t valid. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/01/world/europe/premier-league-corrupt.html

Alderney Is a Small Island With a Dark History

New York Times It’s 10 miles from France, but Alderney feels like a windswept remote haven. During World War II, Nazi atrocities happened on its soil. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/01/world/europe/alderney-channel-islands-wwii-history.html

How Germany’s Most Wanted Criminal Hid in Plain Sight

New York Times Daniela Klette, a militant from the Red Army Faction, was on the run for decades. Yet with publicly available digital recognition tools, German police could probably have found her much sooner. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/01/world/europe/daniela-klette-red-army-faction.html

Eurozone Inflation, Continuing to Ease, Rose 2.6% in February

New York Times Prices in the countries that use the euro trended downward in February. But the European Central Bank remains cautious about lowering interest rates. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/01/business/eurozone-cpi-inflation-february.html

Meet Frankey, the Street Artist Delighting Amsterdam

New York Times Thanks to a street artist named Frank “Frankey” de Ruwe, a wander through the Dutch capital may lead to a playful discovery or two. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/01/travel/amsterdam-frankey-street-art.html

Mourners Gather for Navalny’s Funeral in Moscow

New York Times Police presence appeared heavy for the service. Allies and family members of the opposition leader blamed the authorities for difficulties arranging the funeral. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/01/world/europe/aleksei-navalny-funeral-moscow-russia.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times Gazans are killed near an aid convoy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/01/briefing/gaza-convoy-putin-nuclear.html

George Galloway Wins Rochdale By-Election in Blow to Labour Party

New York Times Mr. Galloway is likely to be a thorn in the main opposition party’s side. Labour was forced to disown its candidate in the special election over antisemitic remarks. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/world/europe/george-galloway-rochdale-by-election.html

Putin Lobs New Nuclear Threats, Timed for Moment of Anxiety

New York Times Repeated threats by President Vladimir Putin of Russia to make use of nuclear weapons have become the background theme of the war in Ukraine, often timed for maximum effect. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/world/europe/putin-nuclear-threats.html

Guy Alexandre, Transplant Surgeon Who Redefined Death, Dies at 89

New York Times His willingness to remove kidneys from brain-dead patients increased the organs’ viability while challenging the line between living and dead. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/health/guy-alexandre-dead.html