Europe – Page 523 – Prologue Journal

London’s National Portrait Gallery Looks to Private Donors

New York Times Britain’s National Portrait Gallery reopened Thursday after a three-year, $53-million renovation. Raising the money in the current climate was tough. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/23/arts/design/national-portrait-gallery-fundraising.html

A New Arts Venue, Aviva Studios, Tracks Manchester’s Changes

New York Times An insurance company bought the naming rights to the $270 million complex in Manchester, in a clear sign of its distance from the D.I.Y. scenes of decades past. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/23/arts/design/factory-aviva-studios-manchester.html

As Lord Mayor, a 22-Year-Old Vaulted From Public Housing Into London’s Elite

New York Times Hamza Taouzzale became the first Muslim and youngest ever Lord Mayor of Westminster, a ceremonial post that outranks many of the capital’s most powerful and privileged. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/23/world/europe/as-lord-mayor-a-22-year-old-vaulted-from-public-housing-into-londons-elite.html

As Lord Mayor, a 22-Year-Old Vaulted From Public Housing Into London’s Elite

In the Dolomites, a 7-Day Trail-Running Adventure

New York Times The limestone pinnacles and green meadows of one of the most scenic mountain ranges on earth provide the backdrop to a seven-day adventure in Italy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/23/travel/dolomites-hiking-running-travel.html

A War-Themed Restaurant in Ukraine Finds New Resonance

New York Times A restaurant that celebrates Ukraine’s struggles in earlier wars is finding a second life in this one. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/23/world/europe/ukraine-restaurant.html

How NATO Blends Aircraft From 25 Nations

New York Times The alliance’s “Air Defender” exercises, the largest in its history, have focused on communications, particularly on synchronizing multiple encryption systems. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/23/world/europe/nato-aircraft-defense-exercises.html

Your Friday Briefing

New York Times The discovery of wreckage from the Titan submersible. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/23/briefing/titan-submersible-modi-biden.html

Shahzada Dawood, Wealthy Executive, Died With Son, Suleman, on Submersible

New York Times Mr. Dawood, a British Pakistani businessman, was the vice chairman of Engro Corporation, a conglomerate owned by one of the richest families in Pakistan. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/world/asia/shahzada-dawood-titan-submersible.html

Missiles Strike Russian-Held Bridge Far Behind Ukraine Front Line

New York Times The attack damaged a bridge in the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula that Moscow uses to resupply its forces in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/world/europe/crimea-bridge-attack-ukraine-russia.html