Europe – Page 50 – Prologue Journal

Poland’s Leader Suggests Russian Hand in Plot to Attack Western Cargo Planes

New York Times “I can only confirm that Russia planned acts of air terror, not just against Poland but against airlines across the globe,” said Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/europe/russia-plot-to-attack-cargo-planes.html

Celtic Women Held Sway in ‘Matrilocal’ Societies

New York Times An ancient cemetery reveals a Celtic tribe that lived in England 2,000 years ago and that was organized around maternal lineages, according to a DNA analysis. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/science/celtic-women-dna.html

BAFTA Nominations 2025: ‘Conclave’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ Are Up for Best Film

New York Times “Anora,” “A Compete Unknown” and “The Brutalist” are also in the running for best film at the British equivalent of the Oscars. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/movies/bafta-nominations.html

Germany’s Economy Shrank in 2024. Politicians Vow to Revive It.

New York Times Candidates in the upcoming federal election are focused on lowering taxes and increasing public spending. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/business/germany-economy.html

A Crucial Coal Mine in Ukraine Under Attack by Russian Forces Finally Shuts Down

New York Times The mine, near the frontline city of Pokrovsk, produced coking coal crucial for Ukraine’s steel industry. It kept running until the very last moment, when Russian forces finally reached its gates. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/europe/ukraine-russia-coal-mine.html

Missile Attack Prompts Emergency Power Cuts in Ukraine

New York Times The scale of the assault on Wednesday was not immediately clear, but Ukraine’s energy minister called it “massive.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/europe/ukraine-russia-missile-attack-energy.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Optimism about Gaza cease-fire talks. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/briefing/gaza-hamas-south-korea.html

A House at Auschwitz Opens Its Doors to a Chilling Past

New York Times The home of the death camp’s wartime commandant, Rudolf Höss, which was the subject of the Oscar-winning movie “The Zone of Interest,” will soon welcome visitors. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/europe/auschwitz-zone-of-interest-house.html

Kate Middleton Is in Cancer Remission. It Doesn’t Always Mean the Illness Is Cured.

New York Times While the announcement is good news for the Princess of Wales, cancer experts describe the challenges of a life shadowed by an earlier diagnosis. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/health/princess-kate-middleton-cancer-remission.html

French Prime Minister Signals He Will Revisit Unpopular Retirement Law

New York Times His government on shaky ground, Prime Minister François Bayrou offered to reopen debate on the measure, which raised the retirement age in an effort to stabilize the country’s finances. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/europe/france-prime-minister-bayrou-retirement-age.html