Europe – Page 67 – Prologue Journal

Germany’s State Elections Are Likely to Reveal a Still-Divided Country

New York Times Closely watched elections in the former East Germany are likely to reveal a still-divided country and yield a worrying challenge to Berlin. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/world/europe/germany-state-elections-extremism.html

Venice Film Festival 2024: What to Watch For

New York Times “Joker: Folie à Deux,” with Joaquin Phoenix, and Pedro Almodóvar’s first English-language feature are on tap. Here are the questions we hope to answer. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/movies/venice-film-festival-what-to-watch.html

5 Family-Run Restaurants in La Rioja, Spain

New York Times A drive through rolling vineyards will take you to 5 family-run restaurants where you’ll find flavorful, affordable dishes you can linger over for hours. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/travel/spain-restaurants-la-rioja.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/briefing/trump-indictment-hostage-gaza.html

For Russia, Repelling Incursion Matters Less Than Advancing in Donbas

New York Times Despite its overwhelming firepower, Russia has been unable for weeks to push Ukrainian troops back across the border, with the failure as much the result of priorities as a lack of personnel. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/world/europe/russia-ukraine-incursion-war.html

With Hezbollah-Israel Conflict Contained, Stage May Be Set for Limited Iranian Retaliation

New York Times After weeks of bracing for retaliations that could spark a broader regional war, Hezbollah’s strikes on Israel indicate that Iran, like its Lebanese ally, is likely to choose a response that favors hemming in the risk of escalation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/world/europe/hezbollah-iran-retaliation-israel-risk.html

Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?

New York Times The arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, as part of an investigation into illicit activities on the messaging app set off worries about the personal liability of tech executives. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/technology/durov-telegram-liability-platforms.html

Off Spain’s Coast, Orcas Ram a Sailboat

New York Times A pod of orcas damaged a boat and left its two-person crew stranded. It was the latest in a string of attacks that research suggests could be used for hunting practice. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/27/world/europe/spain-orcas-boat-ramming.html

Is This Massive Attack Concert the Gold Standard for a Green Gig?

New York Times Coldplay and Billie Eilish have tried to drive down carbon emissions while touring, but the British band Massive Attack has tried to take the efforts even further. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/27/arts/music/massive-attack-climate-change.html

Solingen, Germany, Becomes Reluctant Symbol of Migration Battles

New York Times After a stabbing attack that prosecutors say was committed by a Syrian who was rejected for asylum, the city of Solingen finds itself at the center of a longstanding debate. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/27/world/europe/germany-solingen-migration-far-right.html