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Flanders launches accessible selfie spots for blind and partially sighted visitors
Flanders is introducing 50 specially designed selfie spots at 24 tourist locations, allowing blind and partially … Flanders launches accessible selfie spots for blind and partially sighted visitorsRead more
FLANDERS | Heterosexual swinging clubs are disappearing, and the gay cruising scene is changing too
Rising costs, changing nightlife habits, private parties and dating apps are reshaping the world of sexual … FLANDERS | Heterosexual swinging clubs are disappearing, and the gay cruising scene is changing tooRead more
Dating as a gay man in Brussels: hook-up culture and hidden homophobia
Dating in Brussels, in Belgium, can be complicated for gay men, with dating apps, hook-up culture … Dating as a gay man in Brussels: hook-up culture and hidden homophobiaRead more
Seven in ten Flemish adults are mentally resilient, but a clear divide remains
Seven in ten adults in Flanders have a normal to high level of mental resilience, according … Seven in ten Flemish adults are mentally resilient, but a clear divide remainsRead more
Where to find public toilets in Antwerp? City unveils new Public Toilet Plan, but no budget for extra facilities
The City of Antwerp is to make its public toilets easier to find, improve their maintenance … Where to find public toilets in Antwerp? City unveils new Public Toilet Plan, but no budget for extra facilitiesRead more
MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destination
The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destinationRead more
Alcohol restrictions expand in Belgium as debate over drinking intensifies
An increasing number of Flemish cities and municipalities are restricting alcohol consumption in public spaces, while … Alcohol restrictions expand in Belgium as debate over drinking intensifiesRead more
Why some gay men don’t feel “gay enough”
Many gay men who are open about their sexuality still struggle to feel they belong within … Why some gay men don’t feel “gay enough”Read more
2026 | The state of LGBTQIA+ rights in Europe’s next generation of EU members
ILGA-Europe and the Equal Rights Association (ERA) have warned that anti-LGBTI legislation and democratic backsliding are … 2026 | The state of LGBTQIA+ rights in Europe’s next generation of EU membersRead more