Europe – Page 442 – Prologue Journal

Putin and Kim Deepen Ties, Spurred by War in Ukraine

New York Times The two leaders trumpeted their ties in a summit that signaled a new era in their relationship, amid speculation that North Korea would send more weapons to Moscow for its war in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/world/asia/putin-kim-russia-north-korea.html

Coups Are on the Rise. Why?

New York Times A recent surge is surprising because successful coups are rare. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/world/europe/interpreter-coups-web.html

Photo Ban on Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ Has Been Lifted by the Reina Sofía

New York Times The Reina Sofía museum in Madrid has lifted its ban on photographing “Guernica,” saying it hopes to enhance the experience for those viewing the antiwar painting. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/arts/design/picasso-guernica-photograph-ban.html

One Dead in Botulism Outbreak Linked to Sardines at Bar in France

New York Times At least a dozen people became ill after eating at a popular organic wine bar in Bordeaux. Health officials blamed contaminated homemade preserves. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/world/europe/france-botulism-sardines.html

Singing Competition Again Comes Under Fire After Use of Blackface

New York Times Contestants on a recent episode of a Polish reality TV show used blackface to imitate Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé. It was not the first time the racist tradition had been featured. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/arts/television/poland-blackface-beyonce-kendrick-lamar.html

The Belarus Free Theater Is Also a Support Network for Exiles

New York Times The leaders of the Belarus Free Theater, who fled the country more than a decade ago, are helping more recent refugees to rebuild their lives while putting on a new show. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/theater/belarus-free-theater-king-stakhs-wild-hunt.html

‘Unhappy Hour’: U.K. Pub Chains Adopt Surge Pricing for Pints

New York Times Britain’s largest pub company is charging more for drinks during weekends and evenings. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/business/surge-pricing-drinks-slug-lettuce.html

European Union Will Investigate Chinese Subsidies of Electric Cars

New York Times The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, announced the inquiry amid growing concern about China’s dominance over electric vehicles. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/business/eu-china-electric-vehicles.html

Top EU Official Calls for Expanding Bloc to Include Ukraine and Other Nations

New York Times In an address, Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, expressed support for Ukraine and several other nations joining the bloc over the next few years. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/world/europe/ukraine-eu-von-der-leyen-expand.html

Dublin Marathon Medals Commemorate Yeats, and Misquote Him

New York Times Those who complete this year’s race in October will receive a medal that reads, “There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t met yet.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/world/europe/dublin-marathon-medal-yeats-misquote.html