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BELGIUM | Çavaria to join trial over alleged plot to attack Leuven Pride
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BELGIUM | Çavaria to join trial over alleged plot to attack Leuven Pride

Belgian LGBTQIA+ umbrella organisation çavaria will join the criminal proceedings as a civil party in the … BELGIUM | Çavaria to join trial over alleged plot to attack Leuven PrideRead more

by Timothy•16 October 202616 October 2026•3
TAIWAN | Visitor numbers rise as the island attracts more international travellers
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TAIWAN | Visitor numbers rise as the island attracts more international travellers

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … TAIWAN | Visitor numbers rise as the island attracts more international travellersRead more

by Timothy•10 October 202610 October 2026•4
NMBS / SNCB rejects access gates at major stations despite rising staff assaults
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NMBS / SNCB rejects access gates at major stations despite rising staff assaults

Belgian rail operator NMBS / SNCB says costs, station layouts and uncertain safety benefits of access … NMBS / SNCB rejects access gates at major stations despite rising staff assaultsRead more

by Timothy•9 October 20269 October 2026•2
2026-2029 | NMBS / SNCB to add nearly 600 trains a week in three-stage timetable expansion
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2026-2029 | NMBS / SNCB to add nearly 600 trains a week in three-stage timetable expansion

New timetable will bring more frequent suburban services, earlier and later trains and stronger weekend connections … 2026-2029 | NMBS / SNCB to add nearly 600 trains a week in three-stage timetable expansionRead more

by Timothy•28 September 202628 September 2026•6
BELGIUM | 2026 Car-Free Sunday sets record as cities make room for pedestrians and cyclists
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BELGIUM | 2026 Car-Free Sunday sets record as cities make room for pedestrians and cyclists

More than 70 Belgian cities and municipalities are taking part in Car-Free Sunday this year, a … BELGIUM | 2026 Car-Free Sunday sets record as cities make room for pedestrians and cyclistsRead more

by Timothy•20 September 202620 September 2026•5
Antwerp rents pass €1,000 as single tenants face housing costs of up to 64% of income
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Antwerp rents pass €1,000 as single tenants face housing costs of up to 64% of income

The average rent for an apartment in Antwerp has passed €1,000 a month for the first … Antwerp rents pass €1,000 as single tenants face housing costs of up to 64% of incomeRead more

by Timothy•14 September 202614 September 2026•5
Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – Zaventem
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Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – Zaventem

Antwerp is now directly connected to Cologne by high-speed train for the first time, giving the … Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – ZaventemRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•59
Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travel
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Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travel

International rail travel from Antwerp in Belgium is continuing to grow strongly, with Eurostar reporting a … Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travelRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•46
Belgians spend more than an hour a day commuting
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Belgians spend more than an hour a day commuting

Average commute exceeds one hour a day for the first time Belgian employees are spending more … Belgians spend more than an hour a day commutingRead more

by Timothy•2 September 20262 September 2026•3
MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destination
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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

by Timothy•31 August 202631 August 2026•31

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  11. Timothy on ANTWERP | Concept design for Koningin Astridplein  / Queen Astrid Square approved25 October 2026

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