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RAINBOW EUROPE MAP AND INDEX 2026 | Spain best of class and breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTQIA+ rights top spot
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RAINBOW EUROPE MAP AND INDEX 2026 | Spain best of class and breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTQIA+ rights top spot

As the rules-based international order fractures and democracy is under pressure from east and west, Spain‘s … RAINBOW EUROPE MAP AND INDEX 2026 | Spain best of class and breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTQIA+ rights top spotRead more

by Timothy•12 May 202612 May 2026•49
Switzerland – United Kingdom direct train moves closer as SBB-CFF-FFS, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum of understanding
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Switzerland – United Kingdom direct train moves closer as SBB-CFF-FFS, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum of understanding

A memorandum of understanding for a possible direct rail connection between Switzerland and London in the … Switzerland – United Kingdom direct train moves closer as SBB-CFF-FFS, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum of understandingRead more

by Timothy•11 May 202611 May 2026•120
Antwerp remains top conference destination in Flanders
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Antwerp remains top conference destination in Flanders

Antwerp remains the top conference destination in Flanders – and the wider region – and continues … Antwerp remains top conference destination in FlandersRead more

by Timothy•11 May 202610 May 2026•20
Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 2028
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Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 2028

Deutsche Bahn (DB) will launch a new daily direct connection between Berlin and Oslo via Hamburg, … Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 2028Read more

by Timothy•9 May 20269 May 2026•98
Flanders lags behind as Rhineland-Palatinate invests in public transport despite challenges
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Flanders lags behind as Rhineland-Palatinate invests in public transport despite challenges

While Flanders in Belgium continues to scale back its public transport network, citing low cost-recovery ratios, … Flanders lags behind as Rhineland-Palatinate invests in public transport despite challengesRead more

by Timothy•7 May 20266 May 2026•12
NETHERLANDS | The Hague aims to become Europe’s gateway with direct links to Brussels, Berlin, and Paris
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NETHERLANDS | The Hague aims to become Europe’s gateway with direct links to Brussels, Berlin, and Paris

The Hague, the Dutch seat of government and home to over 500 international organisations, is pushing … NETHERLANDS | The Hague aims to become Europe’s gateway with direct links to Brussels, Berlin, and ParisRead more

by Timothy•6 May 20266 May 2026•61
GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris route on 14 December as Berlin services expand and Hamburg connection ends
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GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris route on 14 December as Berlin services expand and Hamburg connection ends

Dutch train operator GoVolta has announced a major expansion of its cross-border services, with a new … GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris route on 14 December as Berlin services expand and Hamburg connection endsRead more

by Timothy•5 May 20265 May 2026•32
Will China invade Taiwan? Belgian expert weighs in on travel and tensions
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Will China invade Taiwan? Belgian expert weighs in on travel and tensions

Taiwan remains one of the safest destinations for Belgian travellers, according to the latest update from … Will China invade Taiwan? Belgian expert weighs in on travel and tensionsRead more

by Timothy•5 May 20264 May 2026•12
GoVolta to stop Amsterdam to Hamburg service and focus on trains to Berlin
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GoVolta to stop Amsterdam to Hamburg service and focus on trains to Berlin

Dutch private train operator GoVolta will stop running trains from Amsterdam in the Netherlands to Hamburg … GoVolta to stop Amsterdam to Hamburg service and focus on trains to BerlinRead more

by Timothy•4 May 20263 May 2026•6
Italo plans major expansion into Germany with €3.6 billion challenge to Deutsche Bahn
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Italo plans major expansion into Germany with €3.6 billion challenge to Deutsche Bahn

Italian high-speed rail operator Italo is preparing a major expansion into Germany with a €3.6 billion … Italo plans major expansion into Germany with €3.6 billion challenge to Deutsche BahnRead more

by Timothy•1 May 20261 May 2026•12

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  8. Timothy on Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station (re)opens on Saturday 2 May10 September 2026

    Belgian trains had a strong summer, with 15 million occasional passengers travelling by train during July and August 2026. That…

  9. Timothy on BELGIUM | Infrabel to upgrade Antwerp-Berchem and add second track between Mol and Neerpelt, amongst other economy-boosting projects10 September 2026

    Belgian trains had a strong summer, with 15 million occasional passengers travelling by train during July and August 2026. That…

  10. Timothy on NMBS / SNCB introduces boarding zones on platforms to further improve passenger experience10 September 2026

    Belgian trains had a strong summer, with 15 million occasional passengers travelling by train during July and August 2026. That…

  11. Timothy on PHOTOS | Presenting Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station anno 202610 September 2026

    Belgian trains had a strong summer, with 15 million occasional passengers travelling by train during July and August 2026. That…

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