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
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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
Heat fails to deter tourists and shoppers from Antwerp, but retailers call for greener shopping streets
Warm weather and successive heatwaves did little to keep tourists and shoppers away from Antwerp this … Heat fails to deter tourists and shoppers from Antwerp, but retailers call for greener shopping streetsRead more
BELGIUM | Federal Government unveils action plan to tackle discrimination against LGBTQIA+ people
The Belgian Federal Government has announced a package of measures aimed at strengthening the fight against … BELGIUM | Federal Government unveils action plan to tackle discrimination against LGBTQIA+ peopleRead more
RED CROSS FLANDERS | Most Flemings see value in Emergency Kits, but only 4% are fully prepared
Only 4% of Flemings have a complete emergency kit at home, despite 58% acknowledging their usefulness, … RED CROSS FLANDERS | Most Flemings see value in Emergency Kits, but only 4% are fully preparedRead more
Limburg Pride 2026 expects record 25,000 visitors as Hasselt prepares for expanded celebration featuring heat measures, and a “family-friendly dress code”
Limburg Pride is expecting a record 25,000 visitors for its second edition in Hasselt on Sunday, … Limburg Pride 2026 expects record 25,000 visitors as Hasselt prepares for expanded celebration featuring heat measures, and a “family-friendly dress code”Read more
REVIEW | ‘Maspalomas’ (2026)
Aitor Arregi and José Mari Goenaga‘s ‘Maspalomas‘ is a warm, emotionally rich queer comedy-drama that explores … REVIEW | ‘Maspalomas’ (2026)Read more