International rail travel is becoming an increasingly popular choice for Belgians heading abroad during the summer … NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakersRead more
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Azerbaijan Airlines to launch direct Brussels – Baku flights in 2027
Travellers will soon have a new direct air link between Belgium and Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan’s national carrier, … Azerbaijan Airlines to launch direct Brussels – Baku flights in 2027Read more
CARIBBEAN | Aruba consolidates its position as a tourism powerhouse
Tourism in Aruba has grown into one of the most robust and mature visitor economies in … CARIBBEAN | Aruba consolidates its position as a tourism powerhouseRead more
66 countries criminalise consensual gay sex
The number of countries where consensual same-sex sexual relations are illegal has risen to 66 following … 66 countries criminalise consensual gay sexRead more
Paris Pride 2026 (and Lyon Pride) postponed as extreme heat forces authorities to call off march
The 2026 Paris Pride march or Marche des Fiertés de Paris et d’Île-de-France of 27 June … Paris Pride 2026 (and Lyon Pride) postponed as extreme heat forces authorities to call off marchRead more
Brussels Airport is expecting 5.2 million passengers this summer holiday: arriving at the airport in good time and well prepared for security screening remain key for a smooth departure
5.2 million passengers will travel via Brussels Airport in July and August 2026, 4% more than … Brussels Airport is expecting 5.2 million passengers this summer holiday: arriving at the airport in good time and well prepared for security screening remain key for a smooth departureRead more
European Pride events grow despite rising hate and funding pressures, and are a test of democracy, landmark report argues
Europe‘s Pride movement is expanding despite increasing hostility, financial pressures, and growing concerns about volunteer burnout, … European Pride events grow despite rising hate and funding pressures, and are a test of democracy, landmark report arguesRead more
United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows
In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first … United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium growsRead more
GAY MONACO | Monaco Pride in 2026?
I visited the Principality of Monaco past Sunday. At the start of Pride Month, which is … GAY MONACO | Monaco Pride in 2026?Read more
2026 | ILGA-Europe warns of growing rollback of LGBTI rights in European Union candidate countries
A new enlargement review published by the LGBTQIA+ advocacy organisation ILGA-Europe and regional network ERA – … 2026 | ILGA-Europe warns of growing rollback of LGBTI rights in European Union candidate countriesRead more