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Mandatory seat reservations on Deutsche Bahn ICE trains? The case for and against
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Mandatory seat reservations on Deutsche Bahn ICE trains? The case for and against

Deutsche Bahn is considering changes to its ICE high-speed trains, including possibly making seat reservations compulsory, … Mandatory seat reservations on Deutsche Bahn ICE trains? The case for and againstRead more

by Timothy•24 September 202624 September 2026•1
Anti-gender movement expands across Europe, with Western countries increasingly affected
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Anti-gender movement expands across Europe, with Western countries increasingly affected

No country in Europe is now untouched by the anti-gender movement, while its influence has continued … Anti-gender movement expands across Europe, with Western countries increasingly affectedRead more

by Timothy•24 September 202623 September 2026•11
Brussels Airport welcomes more than 5 million passengers this summer of 2026
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Brussels Airport welcomes more than 5 million passengers this summer of 2026

Brussels Airport handled more than 5.1 million passengers during July and August 2026, with passenger traffic … Brussels Airport welcomes more than 5 million passengers this summer of 2026Read more

by Timothy•20 September 202619 September 2026•4
Trains take bigger share of European travel, but Belgium trails EU average
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Trains take bigger share of European travel, but Belgium trails EU average

Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in … Trains take bigger share of European travel, but Belgium trails EU averageRead more

by Timothy•18 September 202618 September 2026•4
Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trains
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Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trains

Eurostar is adding a striking new feature to its future double-decker trains: a two-storey cocktail bar … Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trainsRead more

by Timothy•16 September 202616 September 2026•15
Italo interested in running trains to / in Belgium and the Netherlands, after conquering Germany
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Italo interested in running trains to / in Belgium and the Netherlands, after conquering Germany

Italian private high-speed rail operator Italo is planning further international expansion after Germany, with Belgium and … Italo interested in running trains to / in Belgium and the Netherlands, after conquering GermanyRead more

by Timothy•11 September 202611 September 2026•28
YES TO THE NIGHT TRAIN | A plea for reclining seats and six-berth compartments
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YES TO THE NIGHT TRAIN | A plea for reclining seats and six-berth compartments

For the first time in half a century, France will launch the construction of brand-new night … YES TO THE NIGHT TRAIN | A plea for reclining seats and six-berth compartmentsRead more

by Timothy•11 September 202610 September 2026•32
Back On Track Belgium salutes return of Brussels–Milan night train as “a real feat”
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Back On Track Belgium salutes return of Brussels–Milan night train as “a real feat”

The return of a direct night train between Brussels and Milan has been welcomed by Back … Back On Track Belgium salutes return of Brussels–Milan night train as “a real feat”Read more

by Timothy•9 September 20269 September 2026•36
PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patterns
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PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patterns

Andorra welcomed 9,194,340 visitors in 2025, a modest increase of 0.7% compared with the revised 2024 … PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patternsRead more

by Timothy•8 September 202623 September 2026•13
WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026
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WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026

Some 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026, but had … WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026Read more

by Timothy•6 September 20266 September 2026•6

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  1. Timothy on ANTWERP | Alderman Ken Casier calls for more greenery on Operaplein: “though it will not be an easy task”6 November 2026

    A five-metre-high toilet plunger has appeared beside the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp as part of a campaign…

  2. Timothy on ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | 5-day festival combines protest, celebration and community as organisers respond to rising discrimination and global backlash6 November 2026

    A five-metre-high toilet plunger has appeared beside the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp as part of a campaign…

  3. Timothy on “Second week of August”: Antwerp Pride 2027 dates to be determined: 2 to 8 or 9 to 15 August6 November 2026

    A five-metre-high toilet plunger has appeared beside the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp as part of a campaign…

  4. Timothy on ANTWERP | ‘Between us. Exploring queer spaces’: Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) hosts exhibition for 20 years of Antwerp Pride, from 26 February to 30 August 20276 November 2026

    A five-metre-high toilet plunger has appeared beside the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp as part of a campaign…

  5. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog6 November 2026

    A five-metre-high toilet plunger has appeared beside the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp as part of a campaign…

  6. Timothy on Flanders lags behind as Rhineland-Palatinate invests in public transport despite challenges6 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  7. Timothy on MISTER GAY BELGIUM 2026 | Laurens Bervoets, Alaettin Kadioglu, Joël Peeters, Dylan Ramos Guerreiro, Ben Scheelen, Brandon Sittler, Ziön Vanleene, Robbe Vernaillen, Bjorn Verolleman, Jens Verschoore, Lorenzo Warie6 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  8. Timothy on GHENT | LGBTQIA+ umbrella adopts Magenta – Regenbooghuis Gent as name and receives municipal subsidy6 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  9. Timothy on Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from Germany6 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  10. Timothy on GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris route on 14 December as Berlin services expand and Hamburg connection ends6 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  11. Timothy on NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 20266 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

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