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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•18
Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025
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Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025

I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025Read more

by Timothy•1 August 20265 August 2026•46
European Sleeper night train from Brussels and Amsterdam to Milan? Yes, but how?
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European Sleeper night train from Brussels and Amsterdam to Milan? Yes, but how?

In December 2025, European Sleeper announced a new night train connection: Brussels in Belgium and Amsterdam … European Sleeper night train from Brussels and Amsterdam to Milan? Yes, but how?Read more

by Timothy•25 May 202623 May 2026•8
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  • Antwerp launches gender equality action plan for youth workers
  • City of Antwerp sets mobility vision for redevelopment of Koning Albertpark and Grotesteenweg
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  • TAIWAN  | Taipei gay cruising bar Commander D. to close following controversial police raid
  1. Timothy on ANTWERP | Circulation plan for Meirbrug with car-free Kammenstraat and Groenplaats approved4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  2. Timothy on ANTWERP | Alderman Ken Casier calls for more greenery on Operaplein: “though it will not be an easy task”4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  3. Timothy on ANTWERP | Renovation of Sint-Andries site begins: a new cultural and community hub for the neighbourhood4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  4. Timothy on ANTWERP | Construction begins on new Steenplein pontoon to meet rising water transport demand4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  5. Timothy on PHOTOS | Presenting Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station anno 20264 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  6. Timothy on Antwerp shopping streets revitalised: more variety and less vacancy4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  7. Timothy on ANTWERP | Sint-Jacobskerk (St James’ Church) fully reopens after seven years of restoration4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  8. Timothy on ANTWERP | New railway ‘Spoorpark’ park between Borgerhout and Zurenborg to be named Statiepark4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  9. Timothy on ANTWERP | Concept design for Koningin Astridplein  / Queen Astrid Square approved4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  10. Timothy on ANTWERP | Scheldt Quays between Sint-Michielstraat and Sint-Jansvliet to become event space4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  11. Timothy on ANTWERP | Unveiling cenotaph for Congolese people who died during 1894 World’s Fair4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

REVIEW | Mercator-Orteliushuis in Antwerp
Amatonormativity: Why romantic relationships aren’t for everyone
TAIWAN | Taipei LGBT+ Pride on 31 October 2026 asks who gets to decide which gays and which sex are acceptable
TAIPEI | Gay cruising bar Commander D raid leaves queer community angry and uneasy
TAIWAN | Police raid on gay cruising bar Commander D puts Taipei’s LGBTQIA+ credentials to the test
Tesla’s self-driving cars crash less in Belgium, but fail the test on bike streets and 30 km/h zones
TAIPEI | Taiwan Interior Minister pledges respect for LGBTQIA+ people as Commander D. raid casts shadow over Pride
Pride faces a backlash, and a financial dilemma
TAIWAN | Sun Moon Lake is the most loved attraction, but Taipei 101 remains one of its biggest draws
France and Spain revive cross-border rail links as Hendaye broad-gauge tracks are saved
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