Europe – Page 55 – Prologue Journal

A Pizza Lover’s Visit to Marseille, France

New York Times Get the full flavor of France’s second-largest city though its favorite street food, whether it’s topped with raw garlic, sweet Corsican sausage, Emmental cheese or anchovies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/travel/marseille-france-pizza.html

‘Ivan the Troll’ Has Made a 3-D-Printed Gun, the FGC-9, Go Viral

New York Times From his Illinois home, he champions guns for all. The Times confirmed his real name and linked the firearm he helped design to terrorists, drug dealers and freedom fighters in at least 15 countries. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/europe/ivan-troll-3d-printed-homemade-guns-fgc9.html

Google and Apple Face Billions in Penalties After Losing E.U. Appeals

New York Times The cases had established the European Union as the world’s leading tech watchdog, but have since raised questions about its protracted appeals process. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/technology/european-union-apple-google-antitrust.html

Germany to Tighten Border Controls as Anti-Immigrant Parties Gain Votes

New York Times The government said it would expand patrols as part of a ‘hard line’ on illegal migration following two deadly stabbings by rejected asylum-seekers and a surge in support for the far right. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/europe/germany-to-tighten-border-controls-as-anti-immigrant-parties-gain-votes.html

Battery Maker Northvolt to Cut Costs as E.V. Demand Slumps in Europe

New York Times The Swedish battery manufacturer said it would eliminate jobs and seek partnerships as it grapples with competition from China. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/business/northvolt-battery-electric-vehicles-europe-china.html

Givenchy Appoints Sarah Burton as Creative Director

New York Times The British designer will be the second woman to oversee collections for the 72-year-old French brand. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/style/sarah-burton-givenchy-creative-director.html

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Has Completed her Chemotherapy for Cancer

New York Times In a video message, Catherine said, “Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/europe/kate-middleton-cancer-free-chemotherapy.html

Russian Forces Capture 2 Villages in Eastern Ukraine, Analysis Shows

New York Times Russia appears to be trying to cut off Ukrainian soldiers around the strategic city of Pokrovsk, a focal point of the war in recent months. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/europe/russia-pokrovsk-ukraine.html

A Tug Between Russia and Europe Divides Montenegro

New York Times A fallout between former political allies in Montenegro has complicated the country’s efforts to join the European Union and curb pro-Russian influence. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/europe/montenegro-eu-russia.html

To Reverse Economic Decline, Europe Must Overhaul Its Strategy, Report Says

New York Times Europe, facing a shrinking share of the global economy, needs to increase its spending on tech and defense, according to a long-awaited report from Mario Draghi. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/business/europe-economy-competitiveness.html