Antwerp’s city council has approved the concept design for the redevelopment of Koningin Astridplein or Queen … ANTWERP | Concept design for Koningin Astridplein / Queen Astrid Square approvedRead more
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🇧🇪 Blogger, keen vexillologist, train conductor NMBS/SNCB, traveller, F1 follower, friend of Dorothy.
Antwerp.Fashion Festival from 4 to 7 June 2026: Antwerp to celebrate fashion with city-wide festival
The first Antwerp.Fashion Festival will transform the Belgian city into a global stage for fashion from … Antwerp.Fashion Festival from 4 to 7 June 2026: Antwerp to celebrate fashion with city-wide festivalRead more
ANTWERP | Future urban port: draft spatial implementation plan approved
The Council of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Antwerp has approved the draft spatial … ANTWERP | Future urban port: draft spatial implementation plan approvedRead more
HUNGARY | New poll finds majority would repeal measures restricting the rights of LGBT people
The majority of Hungarians, 57%, would repeal the provisions adopted in recent years that restrict the … HUNGARY | New poll finds majority would repeal measures restricting the rights of LGBT peopleRead more
ITALY | More than 185 million visitors as tourism surges 7.1% in record year 2025
Italy’s tourism industry reached another historic milestone in 2025, with more than 185 million arrivals recorded … ITALY | More than 185 million visitors as tourism surges 7.1% in record year 2025Read more
NMBS / SNCB:Â Train travel gains popularity as fuel prices rise
Fuel prices have risen sharply in recent months, and the outlook remains uncertain. As the cost … NMBS / SNCB:Â Train travel gains popularity as fuel prices riseRead more
Flanders tightens rules for short-term holiday rentals: stricter registration and enforcement
The Flemish Government has announced stricter rules for short-term holiday rentals, such as those listed on … Flanders tightens rules for short-term holiday rentals: stricter registration and enforcementRead more
FORMULA 1 | Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain, and Belgium to rotate Grand Prix
Formula 1 secures a long-term future for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix (formerly Spanish Grand Prix, which … FORMULA 1 | Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain, and Belgium to rotate Grand PrixRead more
Medieval Antwerp comes to life with archaeological exhibition at Het Steen
On Saturday 30 May, the brand-new archaeological exhibition ‘At home in medieval Antwerp‘ opened at Het … Medieval Antwerp comes to life with archaeological exhibition at Het SteenRead more
Record year for Belgian wine production in 2025
Belgium’s wine sector reached an all-time high in 2025, with production rising by 25% compared to … Record year for Belgian wine production in 2025Read more