Europe – Page 76 – Prologue Journal

Zelensky Says Ukraine Now Controls About 480 Square Miles of Russian Territory

New York Times President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine seized on the incursion’s success to press allies to lift a longtime restriction: the use of Western-supplied long-range weapons against Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-incursion-zelensky.html

5 Breakout Artists at the Salzburg Festival

New York Times The Salzburg Festival is synonymous with excellence and fame. But it’s also a place where artists on the cusp of stardom can shine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/arts/music/5-breakouts-from-salzburg-festival.html

5 Breakout Artists at the Salzburg Festival

Barcelona Confronts Mass Tourism

New York Times This summer, thousands of local protesters in the Spanish city denounced overtourism. With more crowds expected for the America’s Cup, we visited the areas where tensions are highest. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/travel/overtourism-barcelona.html

War Is Draining Ukraine’s Male-Dominated Work Force. Enter the Women.

New York Times More and more women are replacing men mobilized in the army. But there are not enough of them to make up for the labor shortage affecting the economy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/world/europe/ukraine-women-workforce-war.html

Switzerland Offers Reward for Ideas to Remove Old Bombs From Its Lakes

New York Times Switzerland is offering $58,000 in prize money for ideas to remove munitions from the depths, in case they start polluting. The catch: The cure can’t be worse than the problem. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/world/europe/switzerland-lakes-munitions-bombs-prize.html

Search to Resume for Passengers of Yacht That Sank Off Palermo, Italy

New York Times Divers have been searching the hull of the Bayesian for passengers including the British entrepreneur Mike Lynch. Witnesses said it was hit by a waterspout during a sudden storm. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/world/europe/italy-yacht-palermo-search.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times The U.S. push for a cease-fire in Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/briefing/gaza-talks-democratic-national-convention.html

At the Ruhrtriennale, Searching for the Sublime Among the Ruins

New York Times In the abandoned industrial sites that serve as the festival’s venues, our critic witnessed beauty struggling to be born: fitfully, clumsily and sometimes stunningly. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/19/theater/ruhrtriennale-festival-highlights.html

Alain Delon, Godfather of the Belted Trench

New York Times As a titan of French cinema, he dressed the part, even when playing a killer. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/19/style/alain-delon-fashion-film-france.html