Europe – Page 56 – Prologue Journal

Ford to Cut 4,000 Jobs in Europe as Electric Vehicle Sales Slow

New York Times The American automaker said the cost-cutting measure would help it compete with Chinese rivals in the face of slowing demand for electric vehicles. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/business/ford-layoffs-europe.html

Hennessy Workers Strike Over Plans to Bottle Cognac in China

New York Times The walkout in France is the latest development in a simmering trade war between Europe and China. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/business/china-france-hennessy-lvmh-strike.html

As Trump Pushes Peace, Russia Intensifies Assaults on Ukraine

New York Times Overextended and exhausted, Ukrainian forces lack manpower and artillery against Russian forces willing to absorb staggering casualties. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-attacks-trump.html

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