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BELGIUM | Winegrowers begin exceptionally early harvest as hot summer boosts prospects
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BELGIUM | Winegrowers begin exceptionally early harvest as hot summer boosts prospects

Belgian winegrowers have begun harvesting grapes exceptionally early this year, with the sector expecting a strong … BELGIUM | Winegrowers begin exceptionally early harvest as hot summer boosts prospectsRead more

by Timothy•14 August 202614 August 2026•4
Ype Driessen’s ‘Vanilla’ explores sex, friendship and breaking free from romantic expectations
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Ype Driessen’s ‘Vanilla’ explores sex, friendship and breaking free from romantic expectations

2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, … Ype Driessen’s ‘Vanilla’ explores sex, friendship and breaking free from romantic expectationsRead more

by Timothy•3 August 202631 August 2026•33
PREVIEW | Malaysia(n) Grand Prix 2026 Sepang Circuit behind the scenes tour
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PREVIEW | Malaysia(n) Grand Prix 2026 Sepang Circuit behind the scenes tour

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … PREVIEW | Malaysia(n) Grand Prix 2026 Sepang Circuit behind the scenes tourRead more

by Timothy•25 July 202631 August 2026•28
2026 | Flanders tops one million single-person households as households continue to shrink
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2026 | Flanders tops one million single-person households as households continue to shrink

More than one million people in Flanders were living alone at on 1 January 2026, marking … 2026 | Flanders tops one million single-person households as households continue to shrinkRead more

by Timothy•23 July 202622 July 2026•16
Alternative love stories: author Nikita Goossens puts friendship and aromanticism centre stage
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Alternative love stories: author Nikita Goossens puts friendship and aromanticism centre stage

2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, … Alternative love stories: author Nikita Goossens puts friendship and aromanticism centre stageRead more

by Timothy•20 July 202631 August 2026•46
ANTWERP | Over 500,000 visitors enjoyed The Tall Ships Races 2026
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ANTWERP | Over 500,000 visitors enjoyed The Tall Ships Races 2026

The Tall Ships Races, which visited Antwerp for the eighth time, turned the city into a … ANTWERP | Over 500,000 visitors enjoyed The Tall Ships Races 2026Read more

by Timothy•17 July 202615 July 2026•5
RED CROSS FLANDERS | Most Flemings see value in Emergency Kits, but only 4% are fully prepared
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RED CROSS FLANDERS | Most Flemings see value in Emergency Kits, but only 4% are fully prepared

Only 4% of Flemings have a complete emergency kit at home, despite 58% acknowledging their usefulness, … RED CROSS FLANDERS | Most Flemings see value in Emergency Kits, but only 4% are fully preparedRead more

by Timothy•11 July 202612 June 2026•2
FLANDERS | 1 in 6 experience daily difficulties due to disability or impairment
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FLANDERS | 1 in 6 experience daily difficulties due to disability or impairment

A report by Statistics Flanders and the Flemish Agency for Persons with Disabilities (VAPH) provides a … FLANDERS | 1 in 6 experience daily difficulties due to disability or impairmentRead more

by Timothy•5 July 20262 July 2026•1
11-14 JULY 2026 | Antwerp counting down to The Tall Ships Races as 36 majestic sailing ships prepare to arrive
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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

by Timothy•22 June 202621 June 2026•14
Cuts at De Lijn: “Flemish public transport is increasingly marginalised”
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Cuts at De Lijn: “Flemish public transport is increasingly marginalised”

According to veteran mobility expert Herman Welter, a lack of funding should not be used as … Cuts at De Lijn: “Flemish public transport is increasingly marginalised”Read more

by Timothy•18 June 202617 May 2026•13

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  11. Timothy on Will China invade Taiwan? Belgian expert weighs in on travel and tensions29 October 2026

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