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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•9
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•0
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•15
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•4
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•3
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•14
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•4
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•4
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•4
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•26

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  1. NETHERLANDS | Queer organizations demand Meta stop deleting accounts as legal action begins – Sidetrack on ‘Flood the feed’ with love and queer joy: campaign calls for social media support for LGBTQI+ community22 May 2026

    […] Belgium, LGBTQIA+ rights organisation çavaria has launched the ‘Flood The Feed‘ campaign, pressing politicians to amend the constitution to…

  2. NETHERLANDS | Queer organizations demand Meta stop deleting accounts as legal action begins – Sidetrack on NETHERLANDS | Purple Friday to move to the 2nd Friday of October from 202622 May 2026

    […] Tilla-Tec, Butt Magazine, The Queer Agenda, Striptopia, and Queer Gallery, with support from the Netherlands‘ umbrella organisation COC […]

  3. NETHERLANDS | Queer organizations demand Meta stop deleting accounts as legal action begins – Sidetrack on ANTWERP | Love ánd annoyance towards influx of Dutch visitors22 May 2026

    […] Dutch queer organisations, businesses, and venues have launched legal proceedings against Meta following […]

  4. Timothy on Belgium slips to fourth in European LGBTQIA+ rights ranking: stagnation and unaddressed gaps22 May 2026

    Multiple Dutch queer organisations, businesses, and venues have launched legal proceedings against Meta following the mass deletion and blocking of…

  5. Timothy on ‘Flood the feed’ with love and queer joy: campaign calls for social media support for LGBTQI+ community22 May 2026

    Multiple Dutch queer organisations, businesses, and venues have launched legal proceedings against Meta following the mass deletion and blocking of…

  6. Timothy on From the Stonewall Inn Riots to Brussels and Antwerp Pride: how much did the New York riots really influence queer activism in Belgium and the Netherlands?22 May 2026

    Multiple Dutch queer organisations, businesses, and venues have launched legal proceedings against Meta following the mass deletion and blocking of…

  7. Timothy on BELGIUM | 216,000 celebrate 30 years of Brussels Pride22 May 2026

    Multiple Dutch queer organisations, businesses, and venues have launched legal proceedings against Meta following the mass deletion and blocking of…

  8. Timothy on BELGIUM 2026 | Homophobic violence persists as conservative ideas gain ground in Belgium22 May 2026

    Multiple Dutch queer organisations, businesses, and venues have launched legal proceedings against Meta following the mass deletion and blocking of…

  9. Timothy on PASSENGER PACKAGE | Why the European Union’s new rail passenger package is proving so controversial22 May 2026

    Multiple Dutch queer organisations, businesses, and venues have launched legal proceedings against Meta following the mass deletion and blocking of…

  10. Timothy on PRESENTATION | ‘Unwilling to know: rethinking the history of male homosexuality in Europe (1870–1965)’22 May 2026

    Multiple Dutch queer organisations, businesses, and venues have launched legal proceedings against Meta following the mass deletion and blocking of…

  11. Timothy on STUDY | Singlehood is far more complex than ‘by choice’ or ‘not by choice’22 May 2026

    Multiple Dutch queer organisations, businesses, and venues have launched legal proceedings against Meta following the mass deletion and blocking of…

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  • ANTWERP | Sinksenfoor 2026 opens 23 May with new rides and extended five-week run
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