Europe – Page 61 – Prologue Journal

Engineers Discover a 132-Year-Old Message in a Bottle in a Scottish Lighthouse

New York Times Mechanical engineers inspecting a lighthouse found a surprising message: a handwritten missive from workers of another age. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/europe/message-in-bottle-lighthouse-scotland.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times Donald Trump’s provocative cabinet picks. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/briefing/trump-kennedy-israel-soccer.html

In Moscow, Trump’s Victory Is Welcomed, But Warily

New York Times Donald Trump’s re-election victory has dominated media coverage in Russia, where there is restrained optimism about the prospect for better relations. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/europe/trump-russia-moscow-war.html

Henry McGowan’s Family Speaks Out After He’s Charged With Murdering Father in Ireland

New York Times Henry McGowan, Irish officials said, “did murder one John McGowan, contrary to common law,” on Tuesday night. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/nyregion/henry-mcgowan-murder-father-ireland.html

Yiannis Boutaris, Vintner, Animal Defender and Greek Mayor, Dies at 82

New York Times A colorful figure in Thessaloniki, he tried to reconcile the city’s painful history with its Turkish and Jewish communities, and he extended a hand to his country’s foes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/world/europe/yiannis-boutaris-dead.html

France-Israel Soccer Match is Overshadowed by Amsterdam Attack

New York Times After the recent violence around an Israeli team’s game in Amsterdam, French leaders insisted on proceeding under security with a France-Israel match, and on showing up, themselves. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/world/europe/france-israel-soccer-security.html

Pope Francis Wants to Save the Environment. He Can Start With a Tree.

New York Times Environmentalists have called on the pope to halt the chopping down of a tree destined for St. Peter’s Square this Christmas, but the town providing the tree says it was doomed anyway. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/world/europe/pope-christmas-tree-vatican.html

Meta Fined $840 Million in Europe for Boosting Marketplace Unfairly

New York Times Meta said it would appeal the decision by the European Union, which said the company had abused its dominance in social networking to strengthen its shopping and classified ads service. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/business/meta-european-union-facebook-marketplace-fine.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times A victory for the Republican Party. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/briefing/house-republicans-ukraine-israel.html

Vardis Vardinoyannis, Greek Tycoon With Ties to the Kennedys, Dies at 90

New York Times He built his family’s oil-refining operation into one of the largest companies in the country, and then used his wealth to benefit charitable causes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/business/vardis-vardinoyannis-dead.html