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International tourism to the United States continues to slide in 2026
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International tourism to the United States continues to slide in 2026

International travel to the United States remains in decline at the start of 2026, with new … International tourism to the United States continues to slide in 2026Read more

by Timothy•11 April 202611 April 2026•8
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•7
Morocco records historic tourism year with 19.8 million visitors in 2025
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Morocco records historic tourism year with 19.8 million visitors in 2025

The Kingdom of Morocco welcomed approximately 19.8 million visitors in 2025, marking the highest number of … Morocco records historic tourism year with 19.8 million visitors in 2025Read more

by Timothy•4 April 20264 April 2026•3
Brussels Airlines adds extra flights across Europe this summer as Belgian airline notes increasing demand for travel within Europe
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Brussels Airlines adds extra flights across Europe this summer as Belgian airline notes increasing demand for travel within Europe

Brussels Airlines notes increased demand for travel within Europe and is therefore adding approximately 170 flights … Brussels Airlines adds extra flights across Europe this summer as Belgian airline notes increasing demand for travel within EuropeRead more

by Timothy•2 April 20261 April 2026•13
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•9
FOMU 2026 | Carrie Mae Weems, Diane Severin Nguyen, Families, and Tenderly There by Tashattot
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FOMU 2026 | Carrie Mae Weems, Diane Severin Nguyen, Families, and Tenderly There by Tashattot

On 20 March 2026, Antwerp‘s photography museum FOMU will open four new exhibitions exploring themes ranging … FOMU 2026 | Carrie Mae Weems, Diane Severin Nguyen, Families, and Tenderly There by TashattotRead more

by Timothy•15 March 202626 March 2026•15
Senegal doubles prison sentences for gay sex amid rising homophobia
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Senegal doubles prison sentences for gay sex amid rising homophobia

Senegal’s parliament has unanimously approved a new law significantly strengthening penalties for same-sex relations, doubling prison … Senegal doubles prison sentences for gay sex amid rising homophobiaRead more

by Timothy•13 March 202613 March 2026•11
LGBTQIA+ & worldwide politics: what will 2026 bring?
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LGBTQIA+ & worldwide politics: what will 2026 bring?

What will 2026 bring regarding LGBTQIA+ issues in (world) politics? Lucy Middleton made some predictions for … LGBTQIA+ & worldwide politics: what will 2026 bring?Read more

by Timothy•5 March 20264 March 2026•19
BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 24.4 million passengers in 2025, 3.3% more than in 2024, cargo transport grows by 8.5% with 795,000 tonnes of freight
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BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 24.4 million passengers in 2025, 3.3% more than in 2024, cargo transport grows by 8.5% with 795,000 tonnes of freight

24.4 million passengers travelled through Brussels Airport in Zaventem in 2025, an increase of 3.3% compared … BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 24.4 million passengers in 2025, 3.3% more than in 2024, cargo transport grows by 8.5% with 795,000 tonnes of freightRead more

by Timothy•27 February 202623 February 2026•19
Brussels Airlines and Deutsche Bahn team up for Antwerp – Brussels Airport – Leuven – Liège – Cologne ICE codeshare
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Brussels Airlines and Deutsche Bahn team up for Antwerp – Brussels Airport – Leuven – Liège – Cologne ICE codeshare

As of September 2026, Deutsche Bahn will connect Brussels Airport with Cologne with a high-speed train, … Brussels Airlines and Deutsche Bahn team up for Antwerp – Brussels Airport – Leuven – Liège – Cologne ICE codeshareRead more

by Timothy•26 February 202626 February 2026•29
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  1. Which way to go for the Brussels to Eindhoven direct train link?  – Sidetrack on European Sleeper adds Aulnoye-Aymeries, Mons, and Liège-Guillemins to Paris-Brussels-Berlin night train service20 April 2026

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  2. Which way to go for the Brussels to Eindhoven direct train link?  – Sidetrack on Rise of international trains puts pressure on the Belgian rail network: domestic services must not disappear20 April 2026

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  4. Antwerp refines Tree Plan: continued focus on Future Trees and green volume – Trip By Trip on ANTWERP | Redevelopment of the Wapper begins, to be finished in spring 202820 April 2026

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  5. Timothy on European Sleeper postpones Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to 9 September 202620 April 2026

    Two recent analyses, one by independent rail commentator Jon Worth, the other by Nico Callens on the website Duurzaam Mobiel…

  6. Timothy on DEUTSCHE BAHN | First ICE service to the Belgian North Sea coast, at Ostend, this summer20 April 2026

    Two recent analyses, one by independent rail commentator Jon Worth, the other by Nico Callens on the website Duurzaam Mobiel…

  7. Timothy on European Sleeper adds Aulnoye-Aymeries, Mons, and Liège-Guillemins to Paris-Brussels-Berlin night train service20 April 2026

    Two recent analyses, one by independent rail commentator Jon Worth, the other by Nico Callens on the website Duurzaam Mobiel…

  8. Timothy on Trenitalia / FS Group advances Paris hub to power European high-speed expansion, looking at Belgium and the Netherlands in the long term20 April 2026

    Two recent analyses, one by independent rail commentator Jon Worth, the other by Nico Callens on the website Duurzaam Mobiel…

  9. Timothy on RAIL BALTICA | Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link launch joint tender for regional trains20 April 2026

    Two recent analyses, one by independent rail commentator Jon Worth, the other by Nico Callens on the website Duurzaam Mobiel…

  10. Timothy on European Sleeper sets out vision for 40-route night train network across Europe, including London20 April 2026

    Two recent analyses, one by independent rail commentator Jon Worth, the other by Nico Callens on the website Duurzaam Mobiel…

  11. Timothy on GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris service from mid-December with ‘favourable timetable’20 April 2026

    Two recent analyses, one by independent rail commentator Jon Worth, the other by Nico Callens on the website Duurzaam Mobiel…

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