Three new exhibitions will open at the Antwerp photography museum FOMU on 18 September 2026, bringing … ANTWERP | FOMU to open three new exhibitions by Graciela Iturbide, Léonard Pongo and Lola PertsowskyRead more
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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
US Ambassador to Belgium proposes Global Entry for Belgians travelling to United States
“I am offering Global Entry to every Belgian citizen that can qualify which means they will … US Ambassador to Belgium proposes Global Entry for Belgians travelling to United StatesRead more
66 countries criminalise consensual gay sex
The number of countries where consensual same-sex sexual relations are illegal has risen to 66 following … 66 countries criminalise consensual gay sexRead more
European Commission moves towards EU action against conversion practices
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
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