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Month: April 2026

European Parliament backs EU-wide ban on conversion therapy
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European Parliament backs EU-wide ban on conversion therapy

The European Parliament has voted to support a ban on conversion therapy across the European Union, … European Parliament backs EU-wide ban on conversion therapyRead more

by Timothy•30 April 202630 April 2026•18
Belgian state and ENGIE enter exclusive negotiations for historic nuclear sector takeover
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Belgian state and ENGIE enter exclusive negotiations for historic nuclear sector takeover

The Kingdom of Belgium, ENGIE S.A., and Electrabel NV/SA today announced the signing of a letter … Belgian state and ENGIE enter exclusive negotiations for historic nuclear sector takeoverRead more

by Timothy•30 April 202630 April 2026•1
Belgium recasts diplomacy as a security and economic instrument amid global instability
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Belgium recasts diplomacy as a security and economic instrument amid global instability

Belgium’s Federal Public Service for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation spent 2025 redefining diplomacy … Belgium recasts diplomacy as a security and economic instrument amid global instabilityRead more

by Timothy•30 April 202629 April 2026•31
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) ‘In Bloom’: a bold dialogue between flowers and art, from 30 April to 10 May 2026
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Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) ‘In Bloom’: a bold dialogue between flowers and art, from 30 April to 10 May 2026

From 30 April to 10 May 2026, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (Koninklijk Museum … Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) ‘In Bloom’: a bold dialogue between flowers and art, from 30 April to 10 May 2026Read more

by Timothy•29 April 202629 April 2026•10
NMBS / SNCB considering demolition of Antwerp-Berchem Railway Station building from 2030
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NMBS / SNCB considering demolition of Antwerp-Berchem Railway Station building from 2030

Antwerp-Berchem Railway Station no longer meets the standards of a modern transport hub, and NMBS / … NMBS / SNCB considering demolition of Antwerp-Berchem Railway Station building from 2030Read more

by Timothy•29 April 202629 April 2026•8
2026 | Security and geopolitical tensions influence Belgians’ holiday plans
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2026 | Security and geopolitical tensions influence Belgians’ holiday plans

Security concerns and geopolitical tensions are increasingly influencing Belgians’ choices of holiday destinations, according to the … 2026 | Security and geopolitical tensions influence Belgians’ holiday plansRead more

by Timothy•28 April 202628 April 2026•28
Belgian Foreign Minister calls for renewed dialogue and cooperation with Hong Kong
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Belgian Foreign Minister calls for renewed dialogue and cooperation with Hong Kong

Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs Maxime Prévot (Les Engagés) has called for a revival of dialogue … Belgian Foreign Minister calls for renewed dialogue and cooperation with Hong KongRead more

by Timothy•28 April 202628 April 2026•7
GHENT | Regenbooghuis Gent succeeds Casa Rosa
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GHENT | Regenbooghuis Gent succeeds Casa Rosa

Ghent in East Flanders will once again have a Rainbow House from May 2026, returning to … GHENT | Regenbooghuis Gent succeeds Casa RosaRead more

by Timothy•28 April 20268 April 2026•17
Flanders moves to address WWII-looted art with new decree and restitution commission
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Flanders moves to address WWII-looted art with new decree and restitution commission

The Flemish Government has approved a draft decree establishing a permanent restitution commission to address claims … Flanders moves to address WWII-looted art with new decree and restitution commissionRead more

by Timothy•27 April 202627 April 2026•6
KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS | Rising international visitor numbers, domestic travel showed signs of stagnation in 2025
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KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS | Rising international visitor numbers, domestic travel showed signs of stagnation in 2025

Tourism in the Netherlands continued to grow in 2025, driven almost entirely by rising international demand, … KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS | Rising international visitor numbers, domestic travel showed signs of stagnation in 2025Read more

by Timothy•27 April 202626 April 2026•153

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  • NETHERLANDS | LGBTQIA+ acceptance stalls as attitudes towards gay, trans and non-binary people harden; same-sex visibility (kissing) is not appreciated
  • ANTWERP | M HKA contemporary art museum one year on: audience remains as museum sets new course
  • ANTWERP | New pontoon unveiled at Stadspark pond
  • ANTWERP CITY HALL | ‘Furie!’ marks 450 years since the Spanish Fury with immersive spectacle
  • TURNHOUT | First Love Out Loud festival leaves organisers with €10,000 loss
  1. Timothy on NETHERLANDS | Purple Friday to move to the 2nd Friday of October from 20267 October 2026

    The Netherlands remains a relatively accepting country for LGBTQIA+ people, but the long-running rise in acceptance appears to have stalled.…

  2. Timothy on 9 OCTOBER 2026 | Dutch schools to turn purple for first October edition of Purple Friday7 October 2026

    The Netherlands remains a relatively accepting country for LGBTQIA+ people, but the long-running rise in acceptance appears to have stalled.…

  3. Timothy on PRESENTATION | ‘Unwilling to know: rethinking the history of male homosexuality in Europe (1870–1965)’7 October 2026

    The Netherlands remains a relatively accepting country for LGBTQIA+ people, but the long-running rise in acceptance appears to have stalled.…

  4. Timothy on VIDEO | Pride song ‘Human Throughout’ takes on new relevance as Antwerp duo heads to Dutch COC Songfestival7 October 2026

    The Netherlands remains a relatively accepting country for LGBTQIA+ people, but the long-running rise in acceptance appears to have stalled.…

  5. Timothy on NETHERLANDS | Organisations urge parliament to crack down on Big Tech ‘shadowbanning’7 October 2026

    The Netherlands remains a relatively accepting country for LGBTQIA+ people, but the long-running rise in acceptance appears to have stalled.…

  6. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog7 October 2026

    The Netherlands remains a relatively accepting country for LGBTQIA+ people, but the long-running rise in acceptance appears to have stalled.…

  7. Timothy on NETHERLANDS | Survey: it’s okay to be gay, less so to act gay7 October 2026

    The Netherlands remains a relatively accepting country for LGBTQIA+ people, but the long-running rise in acceptance appears to have stalled.…

  8. Timothy on NETHERLANDS | Acceptance of homosexuality among Dutch young people plunges, HBSC study finds7 October 2026

    The Netherlands remains a relatively accepting country for LGBTQIA+ people, but the long-running rise in acceptance appears to have stalled.…

  9. Timothy on NETHERLANDS | LGBTQIA+ discrimination continues to rise7 October 2026

    The Netherlands remains a relatively accepting country for LGBTQIA+ people, but the long-running rise in acceptance appears to have stalled.…

  10. Timothy on KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS | Rising international visitor numbers, domestic travel showed signs of stagnation in 20257 October 2026

    The Netherlands remains a relatively accepting country for LGBTQIA+ people, but the long-running rise in acceptance appears to have stalled.…

  11. Timothy on ANTWERP | Rubens House appoints two design teams7 October 2026

    One year after the decision to scrap plans for a new building, Antwerp’s contemporary art museum M HKA is setting…

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