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LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifies
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LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifies

Solidarity protests are due to take place across Europe on Friday as Turkish authorities continue a … LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifiesRead more

by Timothy•17 September 202617 September 2026•5
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•3
ANTWERP | FOMU to open three new exhibitions by Graciela Iturbide, Léonard Pongo and Lola Pertsowsky
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ANTWERP | FOMU to open three new exhibitions by Graciela Iturbide, Léonard Pongo and Lola Pertsowsky

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

by Timothy•13 September 202612 September 2026•4
NETHERLANDS | ACM clears Arriva plans for direct trains from Amersfoort and The Hague to Paris
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NETHERLANDS | ACM clears Arriva plans for direct trains from Amersfoort and The Hague to Paris

Arriva’s plans to launch direct international train services from Amersfoort and The Hague to Paris can … NETHERLANDS | ACM clears Arriva plans for direct trains from Amersfoort and The Hague to ParisRead more

by Timothy•11 September 202611 September 2026•1
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•24
REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO | 2025 record year for tourism
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REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO | 2025 record year for tourism

I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO | 2025 record year for tourismRead more

by Timothy•3 September 20263 September 2026•7
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•2
EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visit
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EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visit

Italy’s Urban Mood Magazine has highlighted ten European cities it believes travellers should visit in 2026, … EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visitRead more

by Timothy•28 August 202631 August 2026•13
Virgin Trains takes major step towards London–Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam services
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Virgin Trains takes major step towards London–Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam services

Virgin Trains has taken a major step towards challenging Eurostar‘s dominance of cross-Channel passenger rail services … Virgin Trains takes major step towards London–Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam servicesRead more

by Timothy•17 August 202617 August 2026•37
TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London route
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TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London route

FS Group, also known as Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, also known as Trenitalia, is ordering 19 … TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London routeRead more

by Timothy•8 August 20268 August 2026•45

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  • BRUSSELS | Pink Screens, from 28 October to 7 November 2026, turns 25 with record programme of more than 170 queer films
  • EXHIBITION | ‘Antwerp Unfiltered’ brings 3,000 analogue views of the city to Het Steen, from 27 September 2026 to January 2027
  • ANTWERP | Smaakmasters – Taste Masters weekend on 3 and 4 October 2026
  • NMBS / SNCB set to retire nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches
  • ANTWERP | Construction begins on first phase of Merksemse Tuinen
  1. Timothy on Belgium lifts recommendation against travel to the United Arab Emirates, but warns security situation remains volatile27 September 2026

    Pink Screens, Brussels’ queer film festival, celebrates its 25th edition from 28 October to 7 November 2026 with a record…

  2. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog27 September 2026

    Pink Screens, Brussels’ queer film festival, celebrates its 25th edition from 28 October to 7 November 2026 with a record…

  3. Timothy on Pink Screens turns 25: Brussels’ queer film festival celebrates with screenings and parties27 September 2026

    Pink Screens, Brussels’ queer film festival, celebrates its 25th edition from 28 October to 7 November 2026 with a record…

  4. Timothy on PREVIEW | Malaysia(n) Grand Prix 2026 Sepang Circuit behind the scenes tour27 September 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

  5. Timothy on STUDY | Single life no longer a transitional phase: only one in eight actively seeking a partner27 September 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

  6. Timothy on BELGIUM | Safer in theory, harsher in reality: violence and polarisation mark 2025 for LGBTQIA+ people27 September 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

  7. Timothy on MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destination27 September 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

  8. Timothy on FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX IN MALAYSIA | Sepang returns to F1 as Malaysia steps in to host 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix27 September 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

  9. Timothy on Malaysia, which outlaws gay sex, blocks access to Grindr and Blued27 September 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

  10. Timothy on “We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”27 September 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

  11. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog27 September 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

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REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO | 2025 record year for tourism
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