Europe – Page 92 – Prologue Journal

Ukraine’s River of Anguish

New York Times Amphibious operations across the Dnipro River at Kherson illustrated the suffering and endurance of Ukrainian forces. A team of Times journalists observed the perilous movements. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/world/europe/ukraine-russia-river-kherson.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times The cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/briefing/israel-hezbollah-ukraine.html

A Dublin Neighborhood at the Sharp End of Ireland’s Election Issues

New York Times In a northeast neighborhood of the capital city, deprivation and affluence exist side-by-side, and many voters feel frustrated by the status quo. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/world/europe/ireland-election-general-dublin.html

Romania Court Orders a Recount After Surprise Election Result

New York Times A top court issued the ruling just days after an ultranationalist outsider unexpectedly won the most votes in the first round of presidential elections held Sunday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/world/europe/romania-recount-tiktok-election.html

Daniel Khalife, UK Prison Escapee, Is Convicted of Spying for Iran

New York Times Daniel Khalife also pleaded guilty to an escape from a London jail, strapped underneath a truck with a sling made of trousers, that embarrassed the British authorities. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/world/europe/daniel-khalife-iran-spy-prison-escape.html

Ukraine Reports Major Russian Attack on Its Energy Sector

New York Times President Vladimir V. Putin said Russia has been selecting targets for missile strikes in Kyiv and that they might include “decision-making centers.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/world/europe/russia-missile-attack-ukraine-energy.html

Pajamas from Schostal Originals, Comme Si & More Are Status Symbols

New York Times Pajama sets from small European labels have for some become stylish souvenirs that signal their discerning taste. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/style/schostal-comme-si-pajamas.html

Smithfield Meat Market in London to Close

New York Times Livestock has been traded on the historic site in Britain’s capital for centuries. The local authority voted this week to close it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/world/europe/london-smithfield-meat-market.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times The first day of a truce between Hezbollah and Israel. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/briefing/hezbollah-truce-trump-envoy.html

E.U. Vessels Surround Anchored Chinese Ship After Cables Are Severed in Baltic Sea

New York Times Multiple countries are investigating and the authorities in Europe say they have not ruled out sabotage. But U.S. intelligence officials have assessed that the cables were not cut deliberately. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/world/europe/baltic-sea-cables-chinese-ship.html