Sweden is establishing a new intelligence agency named the Swedish Foreign Intelligence Service (UND) to focus on foreign issues. This new organization will be dedicated to gathering and analyzing information related to foreign affairs.
A British tapestry that had been missing for over a century was rediscovered by a curator during an art fair in Maastricht. The historic piece is scheduled to be displayed for the first time since its disappearance this weekend in Norfolk.
A Spanish judge has ordered Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to surrender her passport and remain in the country ahead of her trial. The travel restriction also applies to one of her associates as part of the ongoing legal proceedings.
Christine Teunissen, the new leader of the Party for the Animals (PvdD), pledged to advocate for both animals and people during her first party congress in Den Bosch. She emphasized that the party's mission expands from animal welfare to the protection of ecosystems and marginalized individuals.
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in Belgium on Saturday to begin a two-day state visit following their stay in the Netherlands. They were welcomed at Melsbroek military airport by Princess Elisabeth, with official proceedings set to start on Tuesday.
Several players from Amsterdam are competing in the ongoing World Cup in North America, representing both the Dutch national team and other countries. The Netherlands is scheduled to play a match against Sweden on Saturday, June 20, as the tournament progresses into its second week.