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Brussels Airport adds four destinations for 2026-2027 winter season
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Brussels Airport adds four destinations for 2026-2027 winter season

Belgium‘s Brussels Airport will offer direct flights to four new destinations this winter: Nantes in France, … Brussels Airport adds four destinations for 2026-2027 winter seasonRead more

by Timothy•15 October 202615 October 2026•1
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•26
United Arab Emirates launches first national passenger rail services
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United Arab Emirates launches first national passenger rail services

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched its first national mainline passenger rail services, marking a … United Arab Emirates launches first national passenger rail servicesRead more

by Timothy•19 July 20263 July 2026•7
BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflict
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BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflict

Brussels Airport welcomed almost 11.7 million passengers during the first six months of 2026, despite industrial … BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflictRead more

by Timothy•18 July 202616 July 2026•13
66 countries criminalise consensual gay sex
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66 countries criminalise consensual gay sex

The number of countries where consensual same-sex sexual relations are illegal has risen to 66 following … 66 countries criminalise consensual gay sexRead more

by Timothy•27 June 202627 June 2026•44
Flemish travellers shift to southern Europe and Africa amid Middle East conflict
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Flemish travellers shift to southern Europe and Africa amid Middle East conflict

Travellers from Flanders are increasingly avoiding destinations in the Middle East due to ongoing conflict, opting … Flemish travellers shift to southern Europe and Africa amid Middle East conflictRead more

by Timothy•5 April 20262 April 2026•50
Brussels Airport summer 2026 flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlines
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Brussels Airport summer 2026 flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlines

Brussels Airport kicks off the summer season on 29 March 2026 with an offer of direct … Brussels Airport summer 2026 flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlinesRead more

by Timothy•25 March 202625 March 2026•59
“We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”
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“We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”

“Emotional scenes at Brussels Airport in Zaventem as tourists from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Doha were … “We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”Read more

by Timothy•9 March 202631 August 2026•96
Why don’t active F1 drivers come out as gay?
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Why don’t active F1 drivers come out as gay?

Former Formula 1 racer Ralf Schumacher (50) from Germany is said to marry his boyfriend Étienne … Why don’t active F1 drivers come out as gay?Read more

by Timothy•8 March 202631 August 2026•66
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    Restoration work on Borgerhout District Hall will begin on 26 October 2026, with repairs planned for the tower, façades, roofs,…

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    Restoration work on Borgerhout District Hall will begin on 26 October 2026, with repairs planned for the tower, façades, roofs,…

  10. Timothy on ANTWERP | New railway ‘Spoorpark’ park between Borgerhout and Zurenborg to be named Statiepark25 October 2026

    Restoration work on Borgerhout District Hall will begin on 26 October 2026, with repairs planned for the tower, façades, roofs,…

  11. Timothy on ANTWERP | Concept design for Koningin Astridplein  / Queen Astrid Square approved25 October 2026

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