Category: Europe
Istanbul Biennial Postponed as Lead Curator Resigns
New York Times The event was shunted to 2025 after a furor over the way its artistic leader was appointed made staging the exhibition this year “impossible,” the organizers said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/arts/design/istanbul-biennial-postponed.html
Read MorePrince Harry Withdraws Libel Claim Against Mail on Sunday Publisher
New York Times The prince had been suing Associated Newspapers over a 2022 article suggesting he misled the public over his security arrangements, claiming it was defamatory. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/prince-harry-libel-claim.html
Read MoreAnnie Nightingale, Pathbreaking British D.J., Is Dead at 83
New York Times She was initially told there was no room for her on BBC Radio 1 because a woman’s voice lacked the authority of a man’s. Once she was on the air, she stayed there for 53 years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/annie-nightingale-dead.html
Read MoreGerman Lawmakers Agree to Ease Path to Citizenship
New York Times Proponents say the reforms will draw more skilled workers to the country, but that opponents warn the legislation will lessen the value of German nationality. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/german-citizenship-law.html
Read MoreA Message From the Premier League’s Rules-Free Future
New York Times Clubs of all sizes complain about cost-control rules and their implementation. But what would soccer look like if they went away? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/premier-league-ffp.html
Read MoreUkraine Targets Russian Oil Plants, Aiming to Disrupt Military Operations
New York Times Kyiv hit an oil depot on Friday, the latest in recent attacks on such facilities as it seeks to inflict damage away from the largely deadlocked front line. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/ukraine-russia-oil-drone-attack.html
Read MoreLondon’s Highgate Cemetery Is Nearly Full. Can It Reuse Old Graves?
New York Times To lie in the vicinity of Karl Marx is competitive, with graves running upward of $31,000. The cemetery is trying to add more space. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/highgate-cemetery-karl-marx.html
Read MoreWhat Might Happen Next in the Genocide Case Against Israel
New York Times Exploring the role of the International Court of Justice in human rights. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/israel-south-africa-genocide-icj.html
Read MoreFriday Briefing
New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/briefing/palestinian-state-german-economy.html
Read MoreMacron Shifts Rightward, and Charts a New Course
New York Times With a decisive turn toward youth and conservative ideas, the French president sets a path for his reshuffled government. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/france-macron-speech.html
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