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Belgian travellers stay away from Dubai as tourism numbers recover
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Belgian travellers stay away from Dubai as tourism numbers recover

Travel agencies in Flanders report little demand for Dubai as the winter season gets under way, … Belgian travellers stay away from Dubai as tourism numbers recoverRead more

by Timothy•24 September 202623 September 2026•0
BULGARIA | How to get to Burgas for Eurovision Song Contest 2027
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BULGARIA | How to get to Burgas for Eurovision Song Contest 2027

Burgas may not be Bulgaria‘s capital, but Eurovision Song Contest fans travelling to the Black Sea … BULGARIA | How to get to Burgas for Eurovision Song Contest 2027Read more

by Timothy•30 August 202629 August 2026•11
Belgium lifts recommendation against travel to the United Arab Emirates, but warns security situation remains volatile
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Belgium lifts recommendation against travel to the United Arab Emirates, but warns security situation remains volatile

The Kingdom of Belgium has lifted its recommendation against travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), … Belgium lifts recommendation against travel to the United Arab Emirates, but warns security situation remains volatileRead more

by Timothy•3 July 20263 July 2026•10
Bishoftu International Airport: Africa’s new aviation superhub
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Bishoftu International Airport: Africa’s new aviation superhub

News regarding the armed conflict in the Middle East and Central Asia involving Iran, the United … Bishoftu International Airport: Africa’s new aviation superhubRead more

by Timothy•29 June 202623 June 2026•8
European airport passenger traffic dips for first time since COVID-19 recovery as disruptions mount
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European airport passenger traffic dips for first time since COVID-19 recovery as disruptions mount

For the first time since Europe’s air travel rebound began in April 2021, passenger traffic at … European airport passenger traffic dips for first time since COVID-19 recovery as disruptions mountRead more

by Timothy•4 June 20264 June 2026•7
Brussels Airlines has fuel for at least next 4 to 6 weeks
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Brussels Airlines has fuel for at least next 4 to 6 weeks

Brussels Airlines has received assurances from its fuel suppliers that kerosene deliveries are secured for the … Brussels Airlines has fuel for at least next 4 to 6 weeksRead more

by Timothy•7 May 20267 May 2026•34
Belgium recasts diplomacy as a security and economic instrument amid global instability
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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

by Timothy•30 April 202629 April 2026•32
TUI: Middle East conflict boosts Belgian travel interest in western and southern Europe
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TUI: Middle East conflict boosts Belgian travel interest in western and southern Europe

The armed conflict in the Middle East, involving Iran, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, … TUI: Middle East conflict boosts Belgian travel interest in western and southern EuropeRead more

by Timothy•13 March 202612 March 2026•60
“We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”
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“We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”

“Emotional scenes at Brussels Airport in Zaventem as tourists from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Doha were … “We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”Read more

by Timothy•9 March 202631 August 2026•105
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