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Author: Timothy

🇧🇪 Blogger, keen vexillologist, train conductor NMBS/SNCB, traveller, F1 follower, friend of Dorothy.
BELGIUM | Defence Ministry sees Antwerp Airport as strategic asset as pilot training school expands despite uncertainty over Deurne’s future
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BELGIUM | Defence Ministry sees Antwerp Airport as strategic asset as pilot training school expands despite uncertainty over Deurne’s future

The Belgian Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Antwerp International Airport (also: Antwerp City Airport) in … BELGIUM | Defence Ministry sees Antwerp Airport as strategic asset as pilot training school expands despite uncertainty over Deurne’s futureRead more

by Timothy•25 February 202622 February 2026•13
UNITED KINGDOM | London St Pancras aims to cut boarding windows by up to 30 minutes
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UNITED KINGDOM | London St Pancras aims to cut boarding windows by up to 30 minutes

Eurostar passengers at London St Pancras International in the United Kingdom could soon be allowed to … UNITED KINGDOM | London St Pancras aims to cut boarding windows by up to 30 minutesRead more

by Timothy•24 February 202621 February 2026•15
Rubens House artworks shine in prestigious international museums
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Rubens House artworks shine in prestigious international museums

Three artworks from the Rubens House or Rubenshuis collection in Antwerp are travelling to leading museums … Rubens House artworks shine in prestigious international museumsRead more

by Timothy•23 February 202621 February 2026•11
City of Antwerp marks 25 years of district governance with city-wide anniversary programme
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City of Antwerp marks 25 years of district governance with city-wide anniversary programme

The City of Antwerp is marking the 25th anniversary of its district system with a year-long … City of Antwerp marks 25 years of district governance with city-wide anniversary programmeRead more

by Timothy•22 February 202620 February 2026•23
Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 2026
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Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 2026

German passenger operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) confirmed to Belgian news agency Belga on Friday 20 February … Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 2026Read more

by Timothy•21 February 202621 February 2026•24
Poland, Germany and France launch joint push for cross-border rail upgrades and future high-speed links
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Poland, Germany and France launch joint push for cross-border rail upgrades and future high-speed links

Poland, Germany and France have launched a coordinated push to strengthen cross-border rail connectivity and develop … Poland, Germany and France launch joint push for cross-border rail upgrades and future high-speed linksRead more

by Timothy•21 February 202619 February 2026•32
ANTWERP | Archaeologists uncover 17th-century Fort Piémentel foundations and rare 15th-century wooden structure along the Scheldt
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ANTWERP | Archaeologists uncover 17th-century Fort Piémentel foundations and rare 15th-century wooden structure along the Scheldt

Archaeologists in Antwerp have uncovered significant remains of the 17th-century Fort Piémentel, alongside an exceptionally rare … ANTWERP | Archaeologists uncover 17th-century Fort Piémentel foundations and rare 15th-century wooden structure along the ScheldtRead more

by Timothy•20 February 202620 February 2026•13
Purple Friday to move to the second Friday of October from 2026
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Purple Friday to move to the second Friday of October from 2026

From 2026 onwards, Dutch LGBTQIA+ organisation COC Nederland, in consultation with schools, will move Purple Friday … Purple Friday to move to the second Friday of October from 2026Read more

by Timothy•20 February 202619 February 2026•5
Direct train from Brussels to Eindhoven?
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Direct train from Brussels to Eindhoven?

Belgium and the Netherlands have taken a step towards improving cross-border rail connectivity, with a potential … Direct train from Brussels to Eindhoven?Read more

by Timothy•19 February 2026•40
First Antwerp Shopping Day celebrates city centre retail and hospitality
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First Antwerp Shopping Day celebrates city centre retail and hospitality

Mark Saturday 28 March 2026 in your calendar: the very first Antwerp Shopping Day will take … First Antwerp Shopping Day celebrates city centre retail and hospitalityRead more

by Timothy•19 February 202620 February 2026•3

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  1. EU Court rules Hungary has to strike down its anti-gay propaganda law – Sidetrack on Malaysia, which outlaws gay sex, blocks access to Grindr and Blued21 April 2026

    […] Malaysia, which outlaws gay sex, blocks access to Grindr and Blued. […]

  2. EU Court rules Hungary has to strike down its anti-gay propaganda law – Sidetrack on Single-person households on the rise across the EU21 April 2026

    […] Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its judgment on Hungary’s anti-LGBTIQ+ ‘propaganda’ law, in a landmark…

  3. EU Court rules Hungary has to strike down its anti-gay propaganda law – Sidetrack on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog21 April 2026

    […] Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its judgment on Hungary’s anti-LGBTIQ+ ‘propaganda’ law, in a landmark…

  4. Timothy on BELGIUM | Safer in theory, harsher in reality: violence and polarisation mark 2025 for LGBTQIA+ people21 April 2026

    The Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its judgment on Hungary’s anti-LGBTIQ+ ‘propaganda’ law, in a landmark…

  5. Timothy on Malaysia, which outlaws gay sex, blocks access to Grindr and Blued21 April 2026

    The Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its judgment on Hungary’s anti-LGBTIQ+ ‘propaganda’ law, in a landmark…

  6. Timothy on Senegal doubles prison sentences for gay sex amid rising homophobia21 April 2026

    The Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its judgment on Hungary’s anti-LGBTIQ+ ‘propaganda’ law, in a landmark…

  7. Timothy on SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX 2026 | Belgium among the world’s safest destinations21 April 2026

    The Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its judgment on Hungary’s anti-LGBTIQ+ ‘propaganda’ law, in a landmark…

  8. Timothy on Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI+ activists in Turkey: court rulings and prosecutions raise serious concerns21 April 2026

    The Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its judgment on Hungary’s anti-LGBTIQ+ ‘propaganda’ law, in a landmark…

  9. Timothy on ILGA-Europe: Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstep21 April 2026

    The Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its judgment on Hungary’s anti-LGBTIQ+ ‘propaganda’ law, in a landmark…

  10. Timothy on Europe reaches new low as LGBTQIA+ people face renewed criminalisation21 April 2026

    The Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its judgment on Hungary’s anti-LGBTIQ+ ‘propaganda’ law, in a landmark…

  11. Timothy on Cyprus’ Nicosia 1st, Belgium’s Leuven 4th on Best European Cultural Destinations 2026 list21 April 2026

    The Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its judgment on Hungary’s anti-LGBTIQ+ ‘propaganda’ law, in a landmark…

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Pride Express links Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp to WorldPride Amsterdam on 1 and 2 August 2026
HOW TO | Solo in Tokyo, Japan
Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog
Antwerp Pride 2026 adopts 'Fearless' and 'Fear Less' as its theme
Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI+ activists in Turkey: court rulings and prosecutions raise serious concerns
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