Europe – Page 432 – Prologue Journal

Has Coffee Finally Ousted Tea as the U.K.’s Favorite Hot Drink?

New York Times Recent studies suggest coffee has stolen Britons’ hearts. But for cafe patrons in a city that hosts some of the nation’s oldest coffeehouses, it’s complicated. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/23/world/europe/uk-coffee-tea.html

Ukraine Targets Crimea for Second Day in a Row, Russia Says

New York Times Russian-installed authorities in the occupied peninsula said debris from a downed rocket fell in the Sevastopol bay, where Moscow’s Black Sea Fleet is based. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/23/world/europe/russia-ukraine-crimea.html

Ukraine Targets Crimea for Second Day in a Row, Russia Says

Fears and Chaos Grow in Nagorno-Karabakh After Takeover

New York Times With food shortages and blackouts, rumors of revenge-taking abound — and are flatly denied by the Azerbaijani authorities. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/23/world/europe/fears-armenians-nagorno-karabakh-azerbaijan.html

Europe Made a Bold Pledge of Ammunition for Ukraine. Now Comes the Hard Part.

New York Times After 30 years of atrophy, experts say, Europe’s shrunken military industry will struggle to provide the Ukrainians with a million artillery shells by March. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/23/world/europe/eu-ukraine-war-ammunition.html

Pope Meets With Macron in Marseille Ahead of Giant Mass

New York Times Tens of thousands are converging on the Mediterranean port city to attend the service, which will be held at its soccer stadium. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/23/world/europe/pope-macron-marseille.html

Giorgio Napolitano, Italian Post-Communist Pillar, Dies at 98

New York Times He served for 38 years in Parliament and, after being elected president at a critical moment in Italy’s fortunes, helped stabilize the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/world/europe/giorgio-napolitano-dead.html

The Joy of Reading on Trains

New York Times A rail journey is the perfect time to tackle your TBR https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/world/europe/the-joy-of-reading-on-trains.html

Another Step for Ukraine: Armored Vehicles Breach Some Russian Defenses

New York Times Ukraine advanced at one location in the southeast, reflecting slight progress in Kyiv’s halting counteroffensive. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/world/europe/ukraine-counteroffensive.html

Review: Paris Opera Ballet’s Very Contemporary Gala

New York Times The program featured three living female choreographers but not much in the way of traditional ballet. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/arts/dance/review-paris-opera-ballet-gala.html