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20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Antwerp expands car-free zone for Car-Free Sunday
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20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Antwerp expands car-free zone for Car-Free Sunday

Antwerp will once again become largely car-free on Sunday 20 September 2026, with the 24th edition … 20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Antwerp expands car-free zone for Car-Free SundayRead more

by Timothy•18 September 202617 September 2026•3
Where to find public toilets in Antwerp? City unveils new Public Toilet Plan, but no budget for extra facilities
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Where to find public toilets in Antwerp? City unveils new Public Toilet Plan, but no budget for extra facilities

The City of Antwerp is to make its public toilets easier to find, improve their maintenance … Where to find public toilets in Antwerp? City unveils new Public Toilet Plan, but no budget for extra facilitiesRead more

by Timothy•15 September 202630 August 2026•4
Antwerp records busiest-ever summer for outdoor swimming
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Antwerp records busiest-ever summer for outdoor swimming

Antwerp has recorded its busiest-ever summer for outdoor swimming, with around 178,000 visits to the city’s … Antwerp records busiest-ever summer for outdoor swimmingRead more

by Timothy•14 September 202614 September 2026•0
Antwerp rents pass €1,000 as single tenants face housing costs of up to 64% of income
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Antwerp rents pass €1,000 as single tenants face housing costs of up to 64% of income

The average rent for an apartment in Antwerp has passed €1,000 a month for the first … Antwerp rents pass €1,000 as single tenants face housing costs of up to 64% of incomeRead more

by Timothy•14 September 202614 September 2026•6
Antwerp begins work on Spoorpark railway greenway between Zurenborg and Borgerhout
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Antwerp begins work on Spoorpark railway greenway between Zurenborg and Borgerhout

Work will begin next week on Antwerp’s new Spoorpark (Rail Park), a greenway that will transform … Antwerp begins work on Spoorpark railway greenway between Zurenborg and BorgerhoutRead more

by Timothy•12 September 202610 September 2026•11
ANTWERP | Shopkeepers still waiting for shoppers to return after coronavirus pandemic
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ANTWERP | Shopkeepers still waiting for shoppers to return after coronavirus pandemic

Footfall in Belgian and Dutch shopping areas has stabilised since the post-pandemic recovery, but remains below … ANTWERP | Shopkeepers still waiting for shoppers to return after coronavirus pandemicRead more

by Timothy•7 September 202626 August 2026•3
Antwerp welcomed with almost 3 million day-trippers in 2026 summer
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Antwerp welcomed with almost 3 million day-trippers in 2026 summer

Antwerp welcomed a record 2.96 million day-trippers this summer of 2026, while overnight stays also continued … Antwerp welcomed with almost 3 million day-trippers in 2026 summerRead more

by Timothy•4 September 20264 September 2026•17
Belgians spend more than an hour a day commuting
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Belgians spend more than an hour a day commuting

Average commute exceeds one hour a day for the first time Belgian employees are spending more … Belgians spend more than an hour a day commutingRead more

by Timothy•2 September 20262 September 2026•3
Europ Assistance to become Redion in Belgium from October
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Europ Assistance to become Redion in Belgium from October

Europ Assistance, one of the best-known names in travel assistance and travel insurance, will disappear as … Europ Assistance to become Redion in Belgium from OctoberRead more

by Timothy•1 September 20261 September 2026•1
Antwerp remains accessible this autumn as infrastructure works are coordinated
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Antwerp remains accessible this autumn as infrastructure works are coordinated

Antwerp will remain accessible this autumn despite several major infrastructure projects taking place simultaneously across the … Antwerp remains accessible this autumn as infrastructure works are coordinatedRead more

by Timothy•29 August 202627 August 2026•5

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  9. 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…

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