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Month: June 2026

ANTWERP | Unveiling cenotaph for Congolese people who died during 1894 World’s Fair
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ANTWERP | Unveiling cenotaph for Congolese people who died during 1894 World’s Fair

A cenotaph bearing the names of the seven Congolese individuals who died during the 1894 Antwerp … ANTWERP | Unveiling cenotaph for Congolese people who died during 1894 World’s FairRead more

by Timothy•30 June 202629 June 2026•16
NMBS / SNCB expands summer train services to coast, tourist attractions and festivals
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NMBS / SNCB expands summer train services to coast, tourist attractions and festivals

Belgian railway operator NMBS / SNCB is increasing train services for the 2026 summer holiday period … NMBS / SNCB expands summer train services to coast, tourist attractions and festivalsRead more

by Timothy•29 June 202629 June 2026•26
ANTWERP | Sinksenfoor 2026 attracts 700,000 visitors
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ANTWERP | Sinksenfoor 2026 attracts 700,000 visitors

Sunday 28 June marked the final day of this year‘s Pentecost Fair or Sinksenfoor in Antwerp. … ANTWERP | Sinksenfoor 2026 attracts 700,000 visitorsRead more

by Timothy•29 June 202629 June 2026•0
Bishoftu International Airport: Africa’s new aviation superhub
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Bishoftu International Airport: Africa’s new aviation superhub

News regarding the armed conflict in the Middle East and Central Asia involving Iran, the United … Bishoftu International Airport: Africa’s new aviation superhubRead more

by Timothy•29 June 202623 June 2026•8
UNITED STATES | LGBTQ community remains divided over police participation at Pride, new study finds
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UNITED STATES | LGBTQ community remains divided over police participation at Pride, new study finds

A new American study has found that LGBTQ people in the United States remain deeply divided … UNITED STATES | LGBTQ community remains divided over police participation at Pride, new study findsRead more

by Timothy•28 June 202627 June 2026•3
66 countries criminalise consensual gay sex
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66 countries criminalise consensual gay sex

The number of countries where consensual same-sex sexual relations are illegal has risen to 66 following … 66 countries criminalise consensual gay sexRead more

by Timothy•27 June 202627 June 2026•47
Paris Pride 2026 (and Lyon Pride) postponed as extreme heat forces authorities to call off march
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Paris Pride 2026 (and Lyon Pride) postponed as extreme heat forces authorities to call off march

The 2026 Paris Pride march or Marche des Fiertés de Paris et d’Île-de-France of 27 June … Paris Pride 2026 (and Lyon Pride) postponed as extreme heat forces authorities to call off marchRead more

by Timothy•26 June 202626 June 2026•5
Antwerp’s Stadshaven marks 10 years of transformation from industrial waterfront to vibrant waterside distri
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Antwerp’s Stadshaven marks 10 years of transformation from industrial waterfront to vibrant waterside distri

Ten years after the creation of Stadshaven (City Harbour or City Port), Antwerp’s historic harbour area … Antwerp’s Stadshaven marks 10 years of transformation from industrial waterfront to vibrant waterside distriRead more

by Timothy•26 June 202626 June 2026•0
ANTWERP | 27 June Reclaim Our Pride protest march postponed due to extreme heat, evening event at Het Bos to proceed
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ANTWERP | 27 June Reclaim Our Pride protest march postponed due to extreme heat, evening event at Het Bos to proceed

In Antwerp, the Reclaim Our Pride team announced on Thursday that its protest march, scheduled for … ANTWERP | 27 June Reclaim Our Pride protest march postponed due to extreme heat, evening event at Het Bos to proceedRead more

by Timothy•26 June 202626 June 2026•77
FRANCE | Intercités: a long-awaited renewal for the ‘forgotten’ rail network
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FRANCE | Intercités: a long-awaited renewal for the ‘forgotten’ rail network

For decades, France’s Trains d’Équilibre du Territoire – commercially branded as Intercités – have played second … FRANCE | Intercités: a long-awaited renewal for the ‘forgotten’ rail networkRead more

by Timothy•26 June 202617 May 2026•13

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  • GHENT | ‘Queer Belgian Art 1400–1950’ exhibition at fine arts museum MSK from 20 February to 30 May 2027
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  1. Timothy on Flanders lags behind as Rhineland-Palatinate invests in public transport despite challenges3 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  2. Timothy on MISTER GAY BELGIUM 2026 | Laurens Bervoets, Alaettin Kadioglu, Joël Peeters, Dylan Ramos Guerreiro, Ben Scheelen, Brandon Sittler, Ziön Vanleene, Robbe Vernaillen, Bjorn Verolleman, Jens Verschoore, Lorenzo Warie3 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  3. Timothy on GHENT | LGBTQIA+ umbrella adopts Magenta – Regenbooghuis Gent as name and receives municipal subsidy3 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  4. Timothy on Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from Germany3 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  5. Timothy on GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris route on 14 December as Berlin services expand and Hamburg connection ends3 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  6. Timothy on NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 20263 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  7. Timothy on ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | MAS Darling returns with week-long queer culture, film and party festival3 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  8. Timothy on FLANDERS | 1 in 6 experience daily difficulties due to disability or impairment3 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  9. Timothy on Antwerp remains top conference destination in Flanders3 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  10. Timothy on Single tenants in Flanders face rising housing costs3 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  11. Timothy on France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 20253 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

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TAIWAN | Taipei LGBT+ Pride on 31 October 2026 asks who gets to decide which gays and which sex are acceptable
TAIWAN | Police raid on gay cruising bar Commander D puts Taipei’s LGBTQIA+ credentials to the test
TAIPEI | Gay cruising bar Commander D raid leaves queer community angry and uneasy
Pride faces a backlash, and a financial dilemma
Tesla’s self-driving cars crash less in Belgium, but fail the test on bike streets and 30 km/h zones
TAIPEI | Taiwan Interior Minister pledges respect for LGBTQIA+ people as Commander D. raid casts shadow over Pride
France and Spain revive cross-border rail links as Hendaye broad-gauge tracks are saved
TAIWAN | Sun Moon Lake is the most loved attraction, but Taipei 101 remains one of its biggest draws
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