Europe – Page 60 – Prologue Journal

Vladimir Shklyarov, Star Russian Ballet Dancer, Dies at 39

New York Times The Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, which announced the death, did not say how or where he died. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/world/europe/vladimir-shklyarov-dead.html

Bitter Infighting Clouds Russian Opposition

New York Times Accusations of betrayal have already tarnished the movement once led by Aleksei Navalny. Now, the election of Donald J. Trump, a Putin admirer, further complicates the opposition efforts. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/world/europe/navalny-russia-opposition-divided.html

Their Lives Were Bound by a Fraud Case; Their Fates by a Sinking Yacht

New York Times Mike Lynch and Christopher Morvillo spent 12 years together fighting a legal battle over two continents. Their victory celebration ended in tragedy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/business/mike-lynch-yacht-sinking.html

Golf Carts, Loudspeaker, Lockboxes: Florence Bans Tourism Headaches

New York Times The popular Tuscan destination is the most recent European city to consider measures aimed at making life in a tourism hot spot more bearable. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/travel/florence-tourism-ban-rules.html

Putin Talks With German Chancellor, Breaking Ice With the West

New York Times The hourlong call centered on what German officials said was a push to end the war in Ukraine. It was the first in two years between Mr. Putin and Chancellor Olaf Scholz. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/europe/scholz-putin-russia-germany-call.html

A Whole New Ballgame

New York Times What soccer, a recent foray into coaching and years of writing this newsletter taught our columnist about the game, and himself. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/europe/soccer-rory-smith.html

Gaza War Strains Europe’s Efforts at Social Cohesion

New York Times Institutions meant to promote civility, from soccer to song, have come under severe stress from rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant politics. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/europe/israel-gaza-war-europe.html

A Tiny Gladiator Tells of the Reach of Roman Empire Celebrity

New York Times A 2,000-year-old copper knife handle depicting a gladiator will go on display at Hadrian’s Wall, in the north of England, next year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/europe/uk-roman-gladiator-knife-handle.html

New York Times Takes European Commission to Court Over Covid Vaccine Deal

New York Times The news outlet is pushing the Commission to release text messages between the E.U.’s top official and Pfizer as they negotiated a vaccine contract. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/europe/new-york-times-european-commission-covid-vaccine-lawsuit.html

Fire in Retirement Home in Spain Leaves at Least 10 Dead

New York Times Emergency services said the blaze had broken out in the early hours of the morning. The cause was still being investigated. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/europe/spain-fire-retirement-home.html