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PASSENGER PACKAGE | European Union wants seamless rail travel with one ticket across Europe, but critics see major obstacles
On 13 May 2026, the European Commission has unveiled sweeping plans to make rail travel across … PASSENGER PACKAGE | European Union wants seamless rail travel with one ticket across Europe, but critics see major obstaclesRead more
RAINBOW EUROPE MAP AND INDEX 2026 | Spain best of class and breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTQIA+ rights top spot
As the rules-based international order fractures and democracy is under pressure from east and west, Spain‘s … RAINBOW EUROPE MAP AND INDEX 2026 | Spain best of class and breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTQIA+ rights top spotRead more
AUSTRIA | ÖBB reports mixed annual results for 2025: passenger growth amid economic downturn
The Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB), Austria’s national railway operator, has reported a rise in passenger numbers but … AUSTRIA | ÖBB reports mixed annual results for 2025: passenger growth amid economic downturnRead more
STRAIT OF HORMUZ | Lufthansa Group cuts summer flights to save fuel amid rising costs
The Lufthansa Group is reducing its summer flight schedule by nearly one percent in available seat … STRAIT OF HORMUZ | Lufthansa Group cuts summer flights to save fuel amid rising costsRead more
ILGA-Europe: Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstep
Across Europe and Central Asia, the criminalisation of LGBTI people is quietly re-emerging. It is not … ILGA-Europe: Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstepRead more
City of Brussels named European Capital of Democracy 2027
The City of Brussels in Belgium has been selected as the European Capital of Democracy for … City of Brussels named European Capital of Democracy 2027Read more
Train Charter Services replaces Keolis as operator for GoVolta trains
A week before the planned launch of GoVolta’s new international rail service from Amsterdam, Dutch rail … Train Charter Services replaces Keolis as operator for GoVolta trainsRead more
Cyprus’ Nicosia 1st, Belgium’s Leuven 4th on Best European Cultural Destinations 2026 list
Looking for the ideal European city break in 2026, where heritage, creativity and everyday local life … Cyprus’ Nicosia 1st, Belgium’s Leuven 4th on Best European Cultural Destinations 2026 listRead more
ITALY | Trenitalia unveils €2 billion investment plan and orders 74 new Frecciarossa high-speed trains
Trenitalia is accelerating towards 2030 with a major €2 billion investment programme aimed at strengthening its … ITALY | Trenitalia unveils €2 billion investment plan and orders 74 new Frecciarossa high-speed trainsRead more