Europe – Page 4 – Prologue Journal

Lunar Eclipse During Supermoon Tonight: When and How to See It

New York Times Earth’s shadow will partially cover one of the biggest and brightest full moons this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/17/science/lunar-eclipse-supermoon.html

‘A Face in the Crowd’ Isn’t About Trump. It Just Seems Like It.

New York Times Elvis Costello and Sarah Ruhl’s musical adaptation of the 1957 film, a satire about a hustler turned power-hungry TV personality, hits the London stage. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/17/theater/a-face-in-the-crowd-elvis-costello.html

Dominique Pelicot, Husband on Trial for Drugging and Raping Wife, Testifies

New York Times Dominique Pelicot, who is accused of inviting strangers to rape his wife while she was drugged and unconscious, took the stand for the first time. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/17/world/europe/she-didnt-deserve-this-husband-accused-of-raping-wife-testifies-in-french-court.html

Booker Prize Shortlist Includes Rachel Kushner and Percival Everett

New York Times For the first time in the award’s 55-year history, five of the six nominated titles are by female authors. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/books/booker-prize-2024-shortlist.html

Thierry Breton, Top E.U. Commissioner, Resigns, Citing ‘Questionable Governance’

New York Times The surprise resignation of Thierry Breton came after he accused Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, of pressuring France to nominate another candidate instead of him for commissioner. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/world/europe/thierry-breton-european-commissioner-resigns.html

What We Know About the Deadly Floods in Central Europe

New York Times At least 17 people have died and thousands have been displaced. “Relief is not expected to come before tomorrow, and more likely, the day after,” an official in Austria said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/world/europe/deadly-europe-floods-romania-poland-austria.html

Harland & Wolff, Titanic Shipbuilder, Files for Bankruptcy

New York Times For the second time in five years, the parent company of the shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland, will enter administration, with Royal Navy contracts in the balance. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/business/harland-wolff-titanic-bankruptcy.html

Russia Ramps Up Air Assault on Ukrainian Cities

New York Times An attack on Kyiv early Monday was the eighth on the Ukrainian capital in about two weeks, officials said, adding that most of the incoming Russian drones had been intercepted. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/world/europe/ukraine-russia-kyiv-drone-attack.html

In Georgia, a Political Uproar Erupts Over a 2008 War With Russia

New York Times The leader of the governing party said the country should apologize for a conflict for which many Georgians blame Moscow, heightening a monthslong political battle. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/world/europe/georgia-uproar-2008-war-russia.html

How to Plan a Knitting Vacation in Iceland

New York Times In a country with more sheep than people, a D.I.Y. wool journey — from sheep farms to yarn shops — makes perfect sense. Our writer brushes up on her knitting on a driving trip from Reykjavik. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/travel/iceland-knitting.html