Europe – Page 9 – Prologue Journal

Singles in Spain Look for Love in the Grocery Store, With Pineapples as Prop

New York Times How the Spanish grocery chain Mercadona got a reputation as an unlikely dating hub, with its upside-down pineapples as props. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/europe/spain-pineapples-tiktok-dating-mercadona.html

Dominique Pelicot, on Trial in Mass Rape Case in France, Taken to Hospital

New York Times Dominique Pelicot, 71, was due to testify on Tuesday over charges he invited dozens of men to his home to abuse his wife, Gisèle Pelicot. His condition was not immediately clear. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/europe/dominique-pelicot-france-rape-hospital.html

U.S., Vowing Sanctions, Accuses Iran of Sending Missiles to Russia

New York Times Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken made the announcement in London, where his British counterpart also promised more penalties on Iran. They plan to visit Ukraine together. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/europe/us-iran-russia-missiles-sanctions.html

The Spectator Magazine Sold to Paul Marshall, a U.K. Hedge Fund Tycoon

New York Times Paul Marshall, a multimillionaire founder and investor in upstart conservative media outlets, has bought the right-wing magazine in a deal worth more $131 million. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/europe/spectator-paul-marshall-telegraph.html

Tariq Ramadan, Scholar of Islam, Is Convicted of Rape in Switzerland

New York Times An appeals court in Geneva overturned a previous acquittal and found Tariq Ramadan guilty. He faces separate charges in France. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/europe/tariq-ramadan-rape-conviction.html

What to Know About the FGC-9 and Other 3-D-Printed Guns

New York Times Homemade firearms are spreading faster than governments can keep up. For many gun designers, that’s the idea. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/europe/what-3d-printed-guns-fgc9.html

What to Know About the FGC-9 and Other 3-D-Printed Guns

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