Europe – Page 44 – Prologue Journal

An Ancient Headless Statue Is Found Amid Trash in Greece

New York Times The police said a man handed over a statue that he said he found in a plastic bag among trash bins. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/europe/ancient-greece-statue-trash-thessaloniki.html

Britain Says Russian Spy Ship Returned to U.K. Waters in Sign of Kremlin Threat

New York Times The British defense secretary told Parliament that the Yantar, which he described as a Russian spy ship, had come near Britain’s coast for the second time in a few months. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/europe/britain-russia-spy-ship.html

Single Parents Should Get as Much Paid Leave as Couples, Spanish Court Rules

New York Times The decision follows a constitutional court ruling that barred discrimination against babies born into single-parent families. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/europe/spain-single-parents-paid-leave.html

Prince Harry Agrees to Settlement as Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Offer Full Apology

New York Times Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers offered Harry an “unequivocal apology” for “unlawful” activities at The Sun and agreed to pay substantial damages. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/europe/prince-harry-murdoch-lawsuit.html

Bringing Anne Frank’s Secret Annex to New York, and the World

New York Times Covered windows, peeling wallpaper: For the first time outside of Amsterdam, an exhibition reconstructs Anne’s hiding place during the devastation of the Holocaust. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/arts/design/anne-frank-annex-new-york.html

Fighting Alongside Russia, North Koreans Wage Their Own War

New York Times Ukrainian forces described a different kind of enemy, fighting with unfamiliar tactics and little option to retreat. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/europe/north-korea-soldiers-ukraine.html

Travel 2025: European Travel May Include Train Trips, Stargazing and ‘Detour Destinations’

New York Times Astrotourism, side-trips from crowded destinations, vacations in cooler places and a strong interest in train travel will all be in play in the year ahead. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/travel/2025-travel-trends-europe.html

As Trump Takes Office, Zelensky Urges Europe to Stand Firm Against Russia

New York Times Speaking a day after Trump’s inauguration, Ukraine’s president told world leaders at Davos that Europe needs to remain united and “learn how to take care of itself.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/world/europe/ukraine-zelensky-us-europe.html

Joel Paley, Writer of ‘Ruthless,’ an Off Broadway Hit, Dies at 69

New York Times The show, with music by Marvin Laird, portrayed a schoolgirl’s murderous theatrical ambition. Paley also performed in the parody dance group Les Ballets Trockadero. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/theater/joel-paley-dead.html

Europe Braces for a New Trump Era, Uncertain About What It Means

New York Times President Trump appears willing to shake up almost every policy area, and a behind-the-scenes E.U. task force has been trying to prepare. But is Europe ready? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/world/europe/trump-eu-policy.html