Europe – Page 9 – Prologue Journal

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

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