Europe’s leading LGBTQIA+ organisation, ILGA-Europe, has welcomed a new commitment by the European Commission to introduce … European Commission moves towards EU action against conversion practicesRead more
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European Parliament backs EU-wide ban on conversion therapy
The European Parliament has voted to support a ban on conversion therapy across the European Union, … European Parliament backs EU-wide ban on conversion therapyRead more
Belgium recasts diplomacy as a security and economic instrument amid global instability
Belgium’s Federal Public Service for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation spent 2025 redefining diplomacy … Belgium recasts diplomacy as a security and economic instrument amid global instabilityRead more
International tourism to the United States continues to slide in 2026
International travel to the United States remains in decline at the start of 2026, with new … International tourism to the United States continues to slide in 2026Read more
Cautious recovery for Antwerp’s diamond trade amid structural challenges
The diamond sector in Antwerp is showing the first signs of recovery after several difficult years. … Cautious recovery for Antwerp’s diamond trade amid structural challengesRead more
Antwerp holds on to ‘Diamond City’ image
Even as Antwerp’s diamond trade suffers one of the most severe downturns in its modern history, … Antwerp holds on to ‘Diamond City’ imageRead more
Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog
On 8 February 2026 I launched Sidetrack.be. Inspired by Jon Worth‘s move from WordPress (the .org … Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blogRead more