Europe – Page 398 – Prologue Journal

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Calls for a cease-fire in Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/briefing/gaza-portugal-ukraine-women-orban.html

Move to Rename ‘Anne Frank’ Day Care Center Stirs Criticism in Germany

New York Times The proposed name change, reportedly at the behest of parents and employees who found Frank’s story difficult to explain to children, comes amid acute concern about rising antisemitism in Germany. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/world/europe/germany-school-anne-frank.html

As Ukraine Seeks Troops, Women Prepare for the Call

New York Times With so much in the war against Russia hinging on refilling the ranks of soldiers, efforts are underway to draw more Ukrainian women into the army. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/world/europe/ukraine-war-army-women.html

Orban’s Dream of an Illiberal Pan-European Alliance Is Fading

New York Times The Hungarian leader’s efforts have been undermined by setbacks for some of his political allies across Europe and deep divisions over the war in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/world/europe/viktor-orban-hungary-europe-alliance.html

Italian Officials Question Meloni’s Deal to Divert Migrants to Albania

New York Times Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy says that outsourcing the processing and containment of migrants is a breakthrough model for Europe. Politicians question if it is legal, ethical or practical. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/world/europe/italy-migration-albania-agreement.html

‘Something Was Wrong:’ Ukrainians Lament Deaths at Medal Ceremony

New York Times A gathering in plain sight of so many soldiers was reckless, critics said, and evoked a rigid adherence to Soviet-era military tradition. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/world/europe/ukraine-medal-ceremony-russia.html

António Costa, Portugal’s Prime Minister, Resigns Unexpectedly

New York Times He quit shortly after prosecutors announced raids on government buildings as part of an investigation into corruption. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/world/europe/portugal-prime-minister-resign-antonio-costa.html

Climate Protesters Damage a Celebrated Velázquez Painting in London

New York Times For over a year, climate activists in Britain have performed stunts in museums to draw attention to their cause. They’ve often damaged frames, and now appear to have damaged a painting, too. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/arts/design/rokeby-venus-just-stop-oil.html

Euclid Telescope Dazzles With Detailed First Images of Our Universe

New York Times The European Space Agency’s premier telescope captured new views of space, a small taste of what it is likely to accomplish in the coming years. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/science/euclid-telescope-photos.html

Ukraine Investigates Birthday Explosion That Killed Military Aide

New York Times Maj. Gennadiy Chastyakov, an aide to Ukraine’s top commander, died when a grenade given to him as a gift blew up. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/world/europe/ukraine-grenade-birthday-army-aide.html