Europe – Page 289 – Prologue Journal

A Reverse Art Heist? Museum Finds Employee’s Painting on Its Wall

New York Times The Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich said it had fired a worker for hanging one of his own pieces in its modern art collection. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/world/europe/germany-painting-museum.html

Croatia 2024 General Election: What to Know

New York Times A snap general election has left the country’s governing party exposed to an unexpectedly strong challenge from populist forces. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/world/europe/croatia-2024-general-election.html

Da Vinci’s Been Dead for 500 Years. Who Gets to Profit from His Work?

New York Times Italian officials and a German puzzle maker are battling over a 1,000-piece puzzle bearing the image of the artist’s “Vitruvian Man.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/world/europe/vitruvian-man-puzzle-leonardo-da-vinci-ravensburger.html

As Speaker, Johnson Advances What He Once Opposed, Enraging the Right

New York Times Now that he is the leader, the Louisiana Republican has found himself bowing to governing realities that are now his problem. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/world/europe/as-speaker-johnson-advances-what-he-once-opposed-enraging-the-right.html

Paris F.C. Set Tickets To $0. Should Others Do the Same?

New York Times When Paris F.C. made its tickets free, it began an experiment into the connection between fans and teams, and posed a question about the value of big crowds to televised sports. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/world/europe/paris-fc-free-tickets-soccer.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times A landmark climate ruling in Europe. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/briefing/climate-europe-iran-west-bank.html

Germany Rebuffs Claim Its Arms Sales to Israel Abet Genocide in Gaza

New York Times Germany argued against the accusation brought by Nicaragua at the International Court of Justice, but Germans are questioning their country’s unwavering support for Israel. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/world/europe/germany-israel-genocide-icj.html

Trevor Griffiths, Marxist Writer for Stage and Screen, Dies at 88

New York Times For him, “art played a particular role in social change,” the director Mehmet Ergen said. “Everything was political.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/theater/trevor-griffiths-dead.html

David Cameron Reaches Out to Trump, Taking a Risk on His U.S. Trip

New York Times David Cameron, the British foreign secretary, said he spoke with Donald Trump, the former, and possibly future, president, about Ukraine and the Israel-Gaza conflict. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/world/europe/david-cameron-trump-ukraine-israel.html

Mount Etna Spews Volcanic Vortex Rings Into Italy’s Sky

New York Times The volcano, one of Europe’s most active, has been spewing volcanic vortex rings at a rapid pace. But that doesn’t mean a big explosion is on the way, one expert says. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/world/europe/smoke-rings-italy-volcano.html