Europe – Page 5 – Prologue Journal

Getting to Know ‘Black London’

New York Times Nigerian cuisine with a twist, live reggae and a bustling market: Here’s where — and how — to experience the British capital’s vibrant and multifaceted Black communities. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/travel/african-caribbean-culture-black-london.html

Getting to Know ‘Black London’

Long Tied to Russia, Georgia’s Winemakers Look to the West

New York Times Some vintners in the former Soviet republic are seeking to break a politically risky dependence on Russia and focus more on high-value European and American markets. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/europe/georgia-russia-wine-sanctions.html

Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust,’ Marked by Tragedy, Nears Premiere in Poland

New York Times The film, whose cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, was killed in a shooting on the set, is being screened at a festival devoted to cinematography. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/movies/rust-premiere-alec-baldwin.html

U.S. Closes Its Kyiv Embassy, Warning of ‘Significant Air Attack’

New York Times The unusual alert came a day after Ukraine used American-made ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/europe/us-embassy-ukraine-warning.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times The 1,000th day of war in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/briefing/ukraine-russia-trump-g20.html

Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Is Arrested on Suspicion of Rape

New York Times Marius Borg Hoiby, the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, was arrested on Monday. His lawyer denied the accusation and said his client was cooperating with the authorities. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/world/europe/norway-crown-princess-son-rape-arrest.html

Sweden, Finland and Norway Update Crisis Advice as Ukraine-Russia War Grinds On

New York Times Sweden, Finland and Norway have recently updated their advice for citizens preparing to survive war and other crises, wary of Ukraine’s grinding fight against Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/world/europe/sweden-russia-ukraine-crisis-war-advice.html

The Perfect Novel for the Baku Climate Summit: Lydia Kiesling’s Mobility

New York Times The U.N. climate conference, held in a petrostate, is a surreal moment. This darkly funny novel about Baku, oil companies and climate change in the first Trump term helps make sense of it all. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/climate/mobility-kiesling-baku-climate-summit.html

As Pelicot Rape Trial Nears End in France, Wife Speaks of ‘Banality’

New York Times Gisèle Pelicot made her final address to the court, calling the things her husband allegedly did to her ‘unforgivable.’ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/world/europe/france-rape-trial-gisele-pelicot.html