Travel demand from Belgium to the United States weakened markedly in 2025, confirming a structural downturn … Belgian travel stats to the United States continued to decline throughout 2025Read more
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Queer March Ghent returns in March 2026
Ghent in East Flanders will once again host a month of queer-focused activities in March 2026 … Queer March Ghent returns in March 2026Read more
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
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
BELGIUM | Safer in theory, harsher in reality: violence and polarisation mark 2025 for LGBTQIA+ people
Belgium remains one of Europe’s front-runners when it comes to legal protection for LGBTQIA+ people. Yet … BELGIUM | Safer in theory, harsher in reality: violence and polarisation mark 2025 for LGBTQIA+ peopleRead more
BELGIUM | Defence Ministry sees Antwerp Airport as strategic asset as pilot training school expands despite uncertainty over Deurne’s future
The Belgian Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Antwerp International Airport (also: Antwerp City Airport) in … BELGIUM | Defence Ministry sees Antwerp Airport as strategic asset as pilot training school expands despite uncertainty over Deurne’s futureRead more
Rubens House artworks shine in prestigious international museums
Three artworks from the Rubens House or Rubenshuis collection in Antwerp are travelling to leading museums … Rubens House artworks shine in prestigious international museumsRead more
City of Antwerp marks 25 years of district governance with city-wide anniversary programme
The City of Antwerp is marking the 25th anniversary of its district system with a year-long … City of Antwerp marks 25 years of district governance with city-wide anniversary programmeRead more
Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 2026
German passenger operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) confirmed to Belgian news agency Belga on Friday 20 February … Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 2026Read more
Purple Friday to move to the second Friday of October from 2026
From 2026 onwards, Dutch LGBTQIA+ organisation COC Nederland, in consultation with schools, will move Purple Friday … Purple Friday to move to the second Friday of October from 2026Read more