Category: Europe
A ‘River’ of Wine Flooded the Streets of a Town in Portugal
New York Times Two tanks holding nearly 600,000 gallons of wine collapsed at a distillery. No one was hurt in the ensuing flood. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/world/europe/portugal-red-wine-flood.html
Read MoreWhat Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us About Grief
New York Times The live performances in Athens and Epidaurus are critical lessons in pain, grief and memory. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/magazine/greek-tragedy.html
Read MoreSam Heughan’s 5 Favorite Places in Glasgow
New York Times The star of ‘Outlander,’ which is halfway through its seventh season, recommends five spots in the Scottish city that he has called home for a decade. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/travel/sam-heughan-glasgow.html
Read MoreTuesday Briefing
New York Times Recovery efforts in Morocco. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/briefing/morocco-earthquake-libya-flooding.html
Read MoreSoon Your Beer Might Taste Different. Blame Climate Change.
New York Times Hotter, drier seasons are threatening the traditions of German hops growers, who are fighting to preserve a way of life — and the flavor of your favorite brew. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/world/europe/beer-taste-hops-climate-change.html
Read MoreEurope Rushes to Build Defenses But With Little Consensus on How
New York Times A push by more than 30 allied countries to arm themselves, precipitated in part by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has raised concerns of disorganization and supply shortages. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/business/economy/europe-defense-military-spending.html
Read MoreThe Tank Museum Has 300 Armored Vehicles and Over 100 Million YouTube Views
New York Times Only a few hundred thousand people visit The Tank Museum, in the English countryside, each year. But on YouTube, it’s more popular than the Met and MoMA. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/arts/design/tank-museum-youtube.html
Read MoreIn Ukraine, Mathematics Finds a Home at Last
New York Times Mathematicians gathered in Kyiv and Warsaw to inaugurate a new center and “open, or reopen, Ukrainian science for the world.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/science/ukraine-mathematics-yulia.html
Read MoreMark Dickey, U.S. Cave Expert, Rescued in Turkey
New York Times Mark Dickey became sick deep underground more than a week ago. His safe extraction brought together cavers from around the world. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/11/world/europe/mark-dickey-rescued-turkey-cave.html
Read MoreU.K.’s Arrest of Suspected Spy Fuels Calls for Tougher Stance on China
New York Times Allegations that a researcher in Parliament was a foreign agent have intensified a fiery debate over Britain’s relations with Beijing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/11/world/europe/uk-suspected-china-spy-beijing.html
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