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
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🇧🇪 Blogger, keen vexillologist, train conductor NMBS/SNCB, traveller, F1 follower, friend of Dorothy.
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
NETHERLANDS | North Sea resort town of Noordwijk to host first-ever coastal edition of Roze Zaterdag
Thousands of people are expected to gather in the Dutch seaside town of Noordwijk in the … NETHERLANDS | North Sea resort town of Noordwijk to host first-ever coastal edition of Roze ZaterdagRead more
REVIEW | ‘Jim Queen and the Quest for Chloroqueer’
Out since today in cinemas in Belgium, the shortish (85 minutes) feature animated film ‘Jim Queen … REVIEW | ‘Jim Queen and the Quest for Chloroqueer’Read more
Brussels Airport is expecting 5.2 million passengers this summer holiday: arriving at the airport in good time and well prepared for security screening remain key for a smooth departure
5.2 million passengers will travel via Brussels Airport in July and August 2026, 4% more than … Brussels Airport is expecting 5.2 million passengers this summer holiday: arriving at the airport in good time and well prepared for security screening remain key for a smooth departureRead more
Antwerp to introduce extra security measures for Pride amid safety concerns
The City of Antwerp has promised additional security measures for this year’s Antwerp Pride following concerns … Antwerp to introduce extra security measures for Pride amid safety concernsRead more
NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 2026
Belgium’s national railway operator, NMBS / SNCB, will end ticket sales on board domestic trains from … NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 2026Read more
European Pride events grow despite rising hate and funding pressures, and are a test of democracy, landmark report argues
Europe‘s Pride movement is expanding despite increasing hostility, financial pressures, and growing concerns about volunteer burnout, … European Pride events grow despite rising hate and funding pressures, and are a test of democracy, landmark report arguesRead more
11-14 JULY 2026 | Antwerp counting down to The Tall Ships Races as 36 majestic sailing ships prepare to arrive
Antwerp is preparing to welcome some of the world’s most spectacular sailing vessels as the 70th … 11-14 JULY 2026 | Antwerp counting down to The Tall Ships Races as 36 majestic sailing ships prepare to arriveRead more
BELGIUM | 21 locations awarded the international Blue Flag label
In 2026, 21 Belgian beaches, swimming ponds, and marinas will receive the international Blue Flag quality … BELGIUM | 21 locations awarded the international Blue Flag labelRead more