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UNITED KINGDOM | London St Pancras aims to cut boarding windows by up to 30 minutes
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UNITED KINGDOM | London St Pancras aims to cut boarding windows by up to 30 minutes

Eurostar passengers at London St Pancras International in the United Kingdom could soon be allowed to … UNITED KINGDOM | London St Pancras aims to cut boarding windows by up to 30 minutesRead more

by Timothy•15 April 202614 April 2026•24
European airports warn of looming fuel shortages as Hormuz crisis threatens summer travel
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European airports warn of looming fuel shortages as Hormuz crisis threatens summer travel

European airports are facing a growing risk of aviation fuel shortages as tensions in the Middle … European airports warn of looming fuel shortages as Hormuz crisis threatens summer travelRead more

by Timothy•11 April 202611 April 2026•13
Belgium delays biometric registration for non-EU travellers under the European Entry/Exit System (EES)
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Belgium delays biometric registration for non-EU travellers under the European Entry/Exit System (EES)

Belgium has postponed the registration of biometric data – including fingerprints and facial scans – for … Belgium delays biometric registration for non-EU travellers under the European Entry/Exit System (EES)Read more

by Timothy•30 March 202630 March 2026•3
RAIL BALTICA | Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link launch joint tender for regional trains
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RAIL BALTICA | Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link launch joint tender for regional trains

August 2025. We’re travelling to the Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and more specifically their … RAIL BALTICA | Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link launch joint tender for regional trainsRead more

by Timothy•25 March 202624 March 2026•146
16 MAY 2026 | 30 years of Brussels Pride: “When times get darker, we shine brighter”
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16 MAY 2026 | 30 years of Brussels Pride: “When times get darker, we shine brighter”

Brussels Pride will return to Belgium‘s capital on Saturday 16 May 2026, celebrating its 30th anniversary … 16 MAY 2026 | 30 years of Brussels Pride: “When times get darker, we shine brighter”Read more

by Timothy•15 March 202614 March 2026•32
Greece sets new tourism records in 2025 with nearly 38 million visitors
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Greece sets new tourism records in 2025 with nearly 38 million visitors

Greece has posted its strongest tourism performance on record in 2025, welcoming 37.98 million international visitors … Greece sets new tourism records in 2025 with nearly 38 million visitorsRead more

by Timothy•11 March 202610 March 2026•74
EU survey reveals large majority would swap planes for high-speed trains to travel in Europe
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EU survey reveals large majority would swap planes for high-speed trains to travel in Europe

A recent European Union survey, made public on 1 July 2025, shows that a large majority … EU survey reveals large majority would swap planes for high-speed trains to travel in EuropeRead more

by Timothy•9 March 20268 March 2026•7
Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies urges stronger role for trains in EU sustainable tourism strategy
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Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies urges stronger role for trains in EU sustainable tourism strategy

The European rail sector has called for railways to play a central role in the forthcoming … Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies urges stronger role for trains in EU sustainable tourism strategyRead more

by Timothy•9 March 20267 March 2026•4
LGBTQIA+ & worldwide politics: what will 2026 bring?
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LGBTQIA+ & worldwide politics: what will 2026 bring?

What will 2026 bring regarding LGBTQIA+ issues in (world) politics? Lucy Middleton made some predictions for … LGBTQIA+ & worldwide politics: what will 2026 bring?Read more

by Timothy•5 March 20264 March 2026•57
Forbidden Colours urges stronger defence of democracy and fundamental rights in EU–US relations report
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Forbidden Colours urges stronger defence of democracy and fundamental rights in EU–US relations report

As the European Parliament prepares to vote on the report on EU–US political relations, Forbidden Colours … Forbidden Colours urges stronger defence of democracy and fundamental rights in EU–US relations reportRead more

by Timothy•4 March 20264 March 2026•10

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    Psychiatrist and author Dirk De Wachter has turned one of the most frustrating experiences of modern life – waiting –…

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    Psychiatrist and author Dirk De Wachter has turned one of the most frustrating experiences of modern life – waiting –…

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  11. Timothy on Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 20263 October 2026

    Psychiatrist and author Dirk De Wachter has turned one of the most frustrating experiences of modern life – waiting –…

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