The City of Antwerp and water utility water-link have officially begun the redevelopment of the Wapper, … ANTWERP | Redevelopment of the Wapper begins, to be finished in spring 2028Read more
Month: March 2026
BOOK REVIEW | ‘Vanilla’ by Ype Driessen, daring to question the societal precedence of the romantic relationship
In preparation for an interview for Antwerp Pride Magazine of Dutch author Ype Driessen (49), I … BOOK REVIEW | ‘Vanilla’ by Ype Driessen, daring to question the societal precedence of the romantic relationshipRead more
NETHERLANDS | Survey: it’s okay to be gay, less so to act gay
A majority of young people in the Netherlands support equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals, but a … NETHERLANDS | Survey: it’s okay to be gay, less so to act gayRead more
Antwerp holds on to ‘Diamond City’ image
Even as Antwerp’s diamond trade suffers one of the most severe downturns in its modern history, … Antwerp holds on to ‘Diamond City’ imageRead more
BELGIUM | Overtourism was already an issue… in 1926
Complaints about overcrowding, disruptive visitors and pressure on cities may feel like a distinctly modern problem, … BELGIUM | Overtourism was already an issue… in 1926Read more
Brussels to host five-day Various Voices 2026 queer choral festival, from 24 to 28 June
Brussels will host the international LGBTQIA+ choral festival Various Voices from 24 to 28 June 2026, … Brussels to host five-day Various Voices 2026 queer choral festival, from 24 to 28 JuneRead more
Dutch passenger advocate Rover calls for EuroCity to go from Antwerp to Eindhoven instead of Rotterdam
In the Netherlands, passenger association Rover has responded positively to the proposed 2027 timetable by Nederlandse … Dutch passenger advocate Rover calls for EuroCity to go from Antwerp to Eindhoven instead of RotterdamRead more
BELGIUM | Steam Train Festival returns to Maldegem on 2 & 3 May 2026 with anniversary celebrations and restored railway link
The annual Steam Train Festival in Maldegem in East Flanders by Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo is fast approaching, … BELGIUM | Steam Train Festival returns to Maldegem on 2 & 3 May 2026 with anniversary celebrations and restored railway linkRead more
ANTWERP | Renovation of Sint-Andries site begins: a new cultural and community hub for the neighbourhood
The long-awaited renovation of the Sint-Andries site in central Antwerp is now underway, marking the start … ANTWERP | Renovation of Sint-Andries site begins: a new cultural and community hub for the neighbourhoodRead more
Brussels Airport summer 2026 flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlines
Brussels Airport kicks off the summer season on 29 March 2026 with an offer of direct … Brussels Airport summer 2026 flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlinesRead more