Today is the National Holiday of Belgium. On 21 July 1831, Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and … KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appealRead more
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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
BRUSSELS AIRLINES | Lorenza Maggio to succeed Dorothea von Boxberg as CEO
Lorenza Maggio has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Brussels Airlines, pending approval … BRUSSELS AIRLINES | Lorenza Maggio to succeed Dorothea von Boxberg as CEORead more
France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 2025
I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 2025Read more
Bishoftu International Airport: Africa’s new aviation superhub
News regarding the armed conflict in the Middle East and Central Asia involving Iran, the United … Bishoftu International Airport: Africa’s new aviation superhubRead more
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
WEST AFRICA | Niger criminalises gay sex
Niger has enacted one of the harshest homophobic laws in West Africa, introducing prison sentences of … WEST AFRICA | Niger criminalises gay sexRead more
6.35 million Belgians still plan to travel in 2026 but have not yet booked
The Belgian travel market continues to show resilience. That is the conclusion of the latest Travel … 6.35 million Belgians still plan to travel in 2026 but have not yet bookedRead more
Lufthansa Group confident in summer jet fuel supply
The Lufthansa Group has moved to reassure travellers ahead of the summer season, stating that jet … Lufthansa Group confident in summer jet fuel supplyRead more
Brussels Airlines has fuel for at least next 4 to 6 weeks
Brussels Airlines has received assurances from its fuel suppliers that kerosene deliveries are secured for the … Brussels Airlines has fuel for at least next 4 to 6 weeksRead more