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NMBS / SNCB set to retire nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches
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NMBS / SNCB set to retire nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches

Belgium‘s national railway operator NMBS / SNCB is preparing to permanently withdraw its nearly 50-year-old I6 … NMBS / SNCB set to retire nearly 50-year-old I6 coachesRead more

by Timothy•25 September 202625 September 2026•0
LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifies
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LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifies

Solidarity protests are due to take place across Europe on Friday as Turkish authorities continue a … LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifiesRead more

by Timothy•17 September 202617 September 2026•5
GoVolta gets green light for domestic and international train services in the Netherlands
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GoVolta gets green light for domestic and international train services in the Netherlands

Dutch rail newcomer GoVolta has received regulatory approval to carry passengers between Dutch stations as part … GoVolta gets green light for domestic and international train services in the NetherlandsRead more

by Timothy•17 September 202617 September 2026•0
Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trains
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Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trains

Eurostar is adding a striking new feature to its future double-decker trains: a two-storey cocktail bar … Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trainsRead more

by Timothy•16 September 202616 September 2026•3
NETHERLANDS | ACM clears Arriva plans for direct trains from Amersfoort and The Hague to Paris
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NETHERLANDS | ACM clears Arriva plans for direct trains from Amersfoort and The Hague to Paris

Arriva’s plans to launch direct international train services from Amersfoort and The Hague to Paris can … NETHERLANDS | ACM clears Arriva plans for direct trains from Amersfoort and The Hague to ParisRead more

by Timothy•11 September 202611 September 2026•1
Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travel
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Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travel

International rail travel from Antwerp in Belgium is continuing to grow strongly, with Eurostar reporting a … Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travelRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•24
TUI Fly weighs Belgian fleet cuts as aviation tax debate intensifies
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TUI Fly weighs Belgian fleet cuts as aviation tax debate intensifies

TUI Fly is considering reducing the number of aircraft it bases in Belgium, becoming the second … TUI Fly weighs Belgian fleet cuts as aviation tax debate intensifiesRead more

by Timothy•1 September 202631 August 2026•3
MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destination
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MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destination

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destinationRead more

by Timothy•31 August 202631 August 2026•15
EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visit
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EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visit

Italy’s Urban Mood Magazine has highlighted ten European cities it believes travellers should visit in 2026, … EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visitRead more

by Timothy•28 August 202631 August 2026•13
European Sleeper plans Brussels – Antwerp – Malmö night train service for 2028
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European Sleeper plans Brussels – Antwerp – Malmö night train service for 2028

European Sleeper is exploring a new night train linking Brussels in Belgium with Malmö in Sweden … European Sleeper plans Brussels – Antwerp – Malmö night train service for 2028Read more

by Timothy•25 August 202625 August 2026•28

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  6. Timothy on AMSTERDAM | ‘Freedom’ by Erwin Olaf enters final days at the Stedelijk Museum26 September 2026

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    More than 100 Antwerp restaurants, cafés, and speciality shops will serve signature dishes for €7 during Smaakmeesters (Taste Masters) on…

  8. Timothy on ANTWERP | Renovation of Sint-Andries site begins: a new cultural and community hub for the neighbourhood26 September 2026

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  9. Timothy on ANTWERP | M HKA to introduce shared leadership structure26 September 2026

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  10. Timothy on Single tenants in Flanders face rising housing costs26 September 2026

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  11. Timothy on BELGIUM | 2026 Car-Free Sunday sets record as cities make room for pedestrians and cyclists26 September 2026

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