With the Dutch May holiday period starting this weekend and continuing into next week, Antwerp is … ANTWERP | Love ánd annoyance towards influx of Dutch visitorsRead more
Month: April 2026
Antwerp diamond trade rebounds amid reforms and geopolitical shifts
Antwerp’s diamond sector has recorded a notable recovery in early 2026, with trading volumes rising by … Antwerp diamond trade rebounds amid reforms and geopolitical shiftsRead more
Belgium to scrap mandatory shop closing day and extend opening hours
Belgium is set to significantly relax its retail trading rules, with shops soon allowed to stay … Belgium to scrap mandatory shop closing day and extend opening hoursRead more
Antwerp Hotel Association laments disappointing Easter Holiday 2026
Antwerp’s hotels experienced a less successful Easter Holiday than hoped, according to the Antwerp Hotel Association. … Antwerp Hotel Association laments disappointing Easter Holiday 2026Read more
LEO EXPRESS | Renfe deploys Talgo VI trainsets in Central Europe to launch new Czech-Slovak rail links
enabling its subsidiary Leo Express to launch new international services between Czechia and Slovakia.
NMBS / SNCB introduces boarding zones on platforms to further improve passenger experience
Passengers will now be able to see in the NMBS / SNCB app which zones – … NMBS / SNCB introduces boarding zones on platforms to further improve passenger experienceRead more
BELGIUM | Infrabel to upgrade Antwerp-Berchem and add second track between Mol and Neerpelt, amongst other economy-boosting projects
Belgium’s Federal Government has approved an update to the performance contract of rail infrastructure manager Infrabel, … BELGIUM | Infrabel to upgrade Antwerp-Berchem and add second track between Mol and Neerpelt, amongst other economy-boosting projectsRead more
Leuven wins silver at European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards 2026
The city of Leuven (Louvain) in Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium received a silver award at the … Leuven wins silver at European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards 2026Read more
AUSTRIA | ÖBB reports mixed annual results for 2025: passenger growth amid economic downturn
The Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB), Austria’s national railway operator, has reported a rise in passenger numbers but … AUSTRIA | ÖBB reports mixed annual results for 2025: passenger growth amid economic downturnRead more
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen unveils ‘À la flamande’ 2026–2027 season
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen or Opera Ballet Flanders has announced an expansive and outward-looking 2026–2027 season, combining … Opera Ballet Vlaanderen unveils ‘À la flamande’ 2026–2027 seasonRead more