Music & Tours: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds opened their 2026 European tour in Dublin, debuting rarities like “Train Long-Suffering” (first since 1989) and closing with a Dublin-set cover of The Pogues’ “A Rainy Night In Soho,” a tribute tied to Shane McGowan. Film & Football Culture: Emir Kusturica’s documentary on Maradona is revisited as the 2026 World Cup kicks off, spotlighting the legend’s life, politics, and the controversy around his final years. Regional Cooperation: The SEECP 30th anniversary summit wrapped in Sofia, with leaders including Serbia’s PM Đuro Macut discussing stability, connectivity, and resilience for South-East Europe. Belgrade Court Drama: Students protested outside the Special Court as Serbia’s Culture Minister Nikola Selaković’s trial resumed in the General Staff building case, tied to alleged falsified documents and the push to remove protected status. Human Rights in Serbia: The European Court of Human Rights condemned Serbia for banning Falun Gong protests, a case linked to assemblies during Xi Jinping’s 2016 visit. World Cup Focus: Friday, June 12’s Group A schedule highlights Mexico vs South Africa and South Korea vs Czechia, as the tournament expands to 48 teams. Cultural Tourism & Place-Making: A Danube villages project explores “from spaces to places,” using participatory planning to regenerate rural communities. Hate & Religion: A Europe-wide report flags a rise in anti-Christian hate crimes in May, with arson attacks topping the pattern. Sports Diplomacy: Serbia’s sports minister Zoran Gajić discussed cooperation with Azerbaijan, framing sports diplomacy as a bridge between the two countries.