Europe – Page 433 – Prologue Journal

The Stolen Glory of Spain’s World Cup Champions

New York Times Players extracted important changes in a bitter battle with their country’s soccer federation. But doing so robbed them of a moment they can’t get back. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/world/europe/spain-sweden-women-soccer.html

Croatian Museums Return Art Looted During Holocaust to Jewish Heir

New York Times The collection of a Zagreb businessman murdered in Auschwitz includes paintings by André Derain and Maurice de Vlaminck, along with lithographs by Picasso and Cézanne. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/arts/design/croatia-restitution-holocaust.html

Erwin Olaf, Photographer With an Eye for the Theatrical, Dies at 64

New York Times With exquisite precision, he used costumes and sets in staging many of his pictures, then let his subjects, whatever their social status, express themselves. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/arts/erwin-olaf-dead.html

Stephen Gould, Tenor Best Known for Tackling Wagner, Dies at 61

New York Times He was especially acclaimed for his performances at the Bayreuth Festival in Germany. As his voice developed, he once said, so did his view of how and why to deploy it. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/arts/music/stephen-gould-dead.html

Zelensky, in his push for more support, will address Canada’s Parliament.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/world/europe/zelensky-in-his-push-for-more-support-will-address-canadas-parliament.html

Here Are Highlights of Zelensky’s Trip to U.S.

New York Times President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine completed a three-day visit to the United States, where he addressed the U.N. General Assembly and tried to shore up continued support from Washington. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/world/europe/zelensky-washington-united-nations-ukraine.html

Cheap Drones Help Ukraine Evade Russian Air Defenses

New York Times A fleet of inexpensive, mostly off-the-shelf drones is helping Ukrainian forces evade and target sophisticated Russian air defense systems. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/world/europe/ukraine-budget-drones-russia.html

Pope to Meet Macron in Marseille and Defend Migrants’ Plight

New York Times Tens of thousands are expected at a Mass with Francis in the French port city. Although the pontiff will meet President Emmanuel Macron, it is not an official state visit. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/world/europe/pope-macron-migrants-marseille.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the White House. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/briefing/zelensky-white-house-canada-india.html

Booker Prize Shortlist Reflects the ‘Unease of Our Moment’

New York Times Books by Paul Harding, Jonathan Escoffery and Chetna Maroo are among six titles nominated for the prestigious literary award. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/21/books/booker-prize-shortlist.html