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Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from Germany
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Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from Germany

German tourists are Belgium’s largest foreign visitor group at the coast, and a new direct high-speed … Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from GermanyRead more

by Timothy•8 June 20267 June 2026•1
European airport passenger traffic dips for first time since COVID-19 recovery as disruptions mount
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European airport passenger traffic dips for first time since COVID-19 recovery as disruptions mount

For the first time since Europe’s air travel rebound began in April 2021, passenger traffic at … European airport passenger traffic dips for first time since COVID-19 recovery as disruptions mountRead more

by Timothy•4 June 20264 June 2026•0
ITALY | More than 185 million visitors as tourism surges 7.1% in record year 2025
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ITALY | More than 185 million visitors as tourism surges 7.1% in record year 2025

Italy’s tourism industry reached another historic milestone in 2025, with more than 185 million arrivals recorded … ITALY | More than 185 million visitors as tourism surges 7.1% in record year 2025Read more

by Timothy•2 June 20263 June 2026•3
SWEDEN | Stockholm emerges as Europe’s next rail hotspot
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SWEDEN | Stockholm emerges as Europe’s next rail hotspot

Stockholm is rapidly moving up the agenda of Europe’s railway operators, as a wave of new … SWEDEN | Stockholm emerges as Europe’s next rail hotspotRead more

by Timothy•30 May 202630 May 2026•1
EUROPEAN SLEEPER | Brussels to Milan night train now via Antwerp, Breda and Eindhoven instead of Liège and Aachen
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EUROPEAN SLEEPER | Brussels to Milan night train now via Antwerp, Breda and Eindhoven instead of Liège and Aachen

Belgian-Dutch railway cooperative European Sleeper has announced in its newsletter changes to the route of its … EUROPEAN SLEEPER | Brussels to Milan night train now via Antwerp, Breda and Eindhoven instead of Liège and AachenRead more

by Timothy•26 May 202627 May 2026•15
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•4
ÖBB NIGHTJET | New generation carriages to debut on Amsterdam–Zurich route in December 2026
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ÖBB NIGHTJET | New generation carriages to debut on Amsterdam–Zurich route in December 2026

From Sunday 13 December 2026, the ÖBB Nightjet connecting Amsterdam and Zurich will operate with the … ÖBB NIGHTJET | New generation carriages to debut on Amsterdam–Zurich route in December 2026Read more

by Timothy•23 May 202622 May 2026•23
8.7 billion rail trips in Europe in 2024 as Switzerland leads and Belgium’s data remain unavailable
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8.7 billion rail trips in Europe in 2024 as Switzerland leads and Belgium’s data remain unavailable

In 2024, Europe’s rail networks experienced unprecedented demand, with passengers embarking on 8.7 billion trips, accumulating … 8.7 billion rail trips in Europe in 2024 as Switzerland leads and Belgium’s data remain unavailableRead more

by Timothy•22 May 202621 May 2026•30
ANTWERP | ‘Antony Gormley. Geestgrond’ opens at KMSKA as the most comprehensive solo exhibition of the artist in Europe
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ANTWERP | ‘Antony Gormley. Geestgrond’ opens at KMSKA as the most comprehensive solo exhibition of the artist in Europe

On Saturday 23 May 2026, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (Koninklijk Museum voor Schone … ANTWERP | ‘Antony Gormley. Geestgrond’ opens at KMSKA as the most comprehensive solo exhibition of the artist in EuropeRead more

by Timothy•21 May 202621 May 2026•2
PASSENGER PACKAGE | Why the European Union’s new rail passenger package is proving so controversial
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PASSENGER PACKAGE | Why the European Union’s new rail passenger package is proving so controversial

The European Commission wants to make international train travel in Europe much simpler. Its newly unveiled … PASSENGER PACKAGE | Why the European Union’s new rail passenger package is proving so controversialRead more

by Timothy•18 May 202617 May 2026•33

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