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PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patterns
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PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patterns

Andorra welcomed 9,194,340 visitors in 2025, a modest increase of 0.7% compared with the revised 2024 … PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patternsRead more

by Timothy•8 September 202623 September 2026•13
Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – Zaventem
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Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – Zaventem

Antwerp is now directly connected to Cologne by high-speed train for the first time, giving the … Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – ZaventemRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•60
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•46
ANTWERP | Shopkeepers still waiting for shoppers to return after coronavirus pandemic
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ANTWERP | Shopkeepers still waiting for shoppers to return after coronavirus pandemic

Footfall in Belgian and Dutch shopping areas has stabilised since the post-pandemic recovery, but remains below … ANTWERP | Shopkeepers still waiting for shoppers to return after coronavirus pandemicRead more

by Timothy•7 September 202626 August 2026•3
WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026
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WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026

Some 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026, but had … WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026Read more

by Timothy•6 September 20266 September 2026•6
14-20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Mobility Week celebrates 50 years of Brussels Metro
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14-20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Mobility Week celebrates 50 years of Brussels Metro

The Brussels-Capital Region, MIVB / STIB and Brussels Mobility will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the … 14-20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Mobility Week celebrates 50 years of Brussels MetroRead more

by Timothy•6 September 20266 September 2026•9
CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS | Bonaire bets on quality tourism as visitor numbers reach new highs
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CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS | Bonaire bets on quality tourism as visitor numbers reach new highs

Tourism on Bonaire has developed into one of the most distinctive and carefully managed visitor economies … CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS | Bonaire bets on quality tourism as visitor numbers reach new highsRead more

by Timothy•6 September 20266 September 2026•15
Antwerp welcomed with almost 3 million day-trippers in 2026 summer
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Antwerp welcomed with almost 3 million day-trippers in 2026 summer

Antwerp welcomed a record 2.96 million day-trippers this summer of 2026, while overnight stays also continued … Antwerp welcomed with almost 3 million day-trippers in 2026 summerRead more

by Timothy•4 September 20264 September 2026•19
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | Antwerp bids farewell to its iconic PCC trams after 66 years
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SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | Antwerp bids farewell to its iconic PCC trams after 66 years

Antwerp will bid a final farewell to its iconic PCC trams on Saturday 26 September 2026, … SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | Antwerp bids farewell to its iconic PCC trams after 66 yearsRead more

by Timothy•4 September 20264 September 2026•8
EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 
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EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 

On 18 August 2026, Italy‘s Urban Mood Magazine published ‘10 Underrated European Cities to Visit in … EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips Read more

by Timothy•4 September 202631 August 2026•27

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  1. Timothy on ANTWERP | Alderman Ken Casier calls for more greenery on Operaplein: “though it will not be an easy task”6 November 2026

    A five-metre-high toilet plunger has appeared beside the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp as part of a campaign…

  2. Timothy on ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | 5-day festival combines protest, celebration and community as organisers respond to rising discrimination and global backlash6 November 2026

    A five-metre-high toilet plunger has appeared beside the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp as part of a campaign…

  3. Timothy on “Second week of August”: Antwerp Pride 2027 dates to be determined: 2 to 8 or 9 to 15 August6 November 2026

    A five-metre-high toilet plunger has appeared beside the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp as part of a campaign…

  4. Timothy on ANTWERP | ‘Between us. Exploring queer spaces’: Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) hosts exhibition for 20 years of Antwerp Pride, from 26 February to 30 August 20276 November 2026

    A five-metre-high toilet plunger has appeared beside the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp as part of a campaign…

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    A five-metre-high toilet plunger has appeared beside the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp as part of a campaign…

  6. Timothy on Flanders lags behind as Rhineland-Palatinate invests in public transport despite challenges6 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  7. Timothy on MISTER GAY BELGIUM 2026 | Laurens Bervoets, Alaettin Kadioglu, Joël Peeters, Dylan Ramos Guerreiro, Ben Scheelen, Brandon Sittler, Ziön Vanleene, Robbe Vernaillen, Bjorn Verolleman, Jens Verschoore, Lorenzo Warie6 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  8. Timothy on GHENT | LGBTQIA+ umbrella adopts Magenta – Regenbooghuis Gent as name and receives municipal subsidy6 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  9. Timothy on Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from Germany6 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  10. Timothy on GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris route on 14 December as Berlin services expand and Hamburg connection ends6 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  11. Timothy on NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 20266 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

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