As Europe races towards climate neutrality, rail transport is set to play a pivotal role. Yet, … RAIL IN EUROPE | Off-the-shelf trains to speed up delivery and cut costsRead more
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BULGARIA | Burgas to host Eurovision Song Contest 2027 on Tuesday 11 May, Thursday 13 May, and Saturday 15 May
Burgas, Bulgaria’s Black Sea city, will host the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027, bringing the … BULGARIA | Burgas to host Eurovision Song Contest 2027 on Tuesday 11 May, Thursday 13 May, and Saturday 15 MayRead more
GERMANY | FlixTrain to launch Munich services from 2028 with new Siemens and Talgo fleet
FlixTrain will begin serving Munich in Bavaria in Germany from 2028 with a new fleet of … GERMANY | FlixTrain to launch Munich services from 2028 with new Siemens and Talgo fleetRead more
Forbidden Colours director Rémy Bonny appointed prestigious Fellowship at Harvard University
Belgian human rights defender and international relations expert Rémy Bonny has been appointed the prestigious Global … Forbidden Colours director Rémy Bonny appointed prestigious Fellowship at Harvard UniversityRead more
10 AUGUST 1826 – 10 AUGUST 2026 | 200 years of ‘omnibus’ public transport
April 2026. Let’s go to France. My first idea was going on a midweek getaway to … 10 AUGUST 1826 – 10 AUGUST 2026 | 200 years of ‘omnibus’ public transportRead more
TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London route
FS Group, also known as Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, also known as Trenitalia, is ordering 19 … TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London routeRead more
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
PASSENGER PACKAGE | European Rail Passengers’ Federation and Back-on-Track Europe welcome EU rail reforms but call for stronger cross-border rights
Two leading European passenger organisations have welcomed the European Commission‘s proposed overhaul of cross-border rail ticketing … PASSENGER PACKAGE | European Rail Passengers’ Federation and Back-on-Track Europe welcome EU rail reforms but call for stronger cross-border rightsRead more
Belgium among world’s top 4 in rankings by Henley Passport Index and Global Passport Index
Belgian passport holders continue to enjoy some of the world’s greatest travel freedom, although exactly where … Belgium among world’s top 4 in rankings by Henley Passport Index and Global Passport IndexRead more
BELGIUM | Federal Government unveils action plan to tackle discrimination against LGBTQIA+ people
The Belgian Federal Government has announced a package of measures aimed at strengthening the fight against … BELGIUM | Federal Government unveils action plan to tackle discrimination against LGBTQIA+ peopleRead more