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Antwerp remains top conference destination in Flanders
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Antwerp remains top conference destination in Flanders

Antwerp remains the top conference destination in Flanders – and the wider region – and continues … Antwerp remains top conference destination in FlandersRead more

by Timothy•11 May 202610 May 2026•2
Which way to go for the Brussels to Eindhoven direct train link? 
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Which way to go for the Brussels to Eindhoven direct train link? 

Two recent analyses, one by independent rail commentator Jon Worth, the other by Nico Callens on … Which way to go for the Brussels to Eindhoven direct train link? Read more

by Timothy•20 April 202619 April 2026•24
Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 2025
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Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 2025

Flanders is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination. In 2025, an estimated 15.4 million people … Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 2025Read more

by Timothy•24 March 202624 March 2026•29
Rise of international trains puts pressure on the Belgian rail network: domestic services must not disappear
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Rise of international trains puts pressure on the Belgian rail network: domestic services must not disappear

In three years, demand for train paths for international services in Belgium has almost doubled, De … Rise of international trains puts pressure on the Belgian rail network: domestic services must not disappearRead more

by Timothy•12 March 202612 March 2026•42
ANTWERP | Climb the Cathedral of Our Lady tower
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ANTWERP | Climb the Cathedral of Our Lady tower

Visitors will once again be able to climb the iconic cathedral tower in Antwerp, as the … ANTWERP | Climb the Cathedral of Our Lady towerRead more

by Timothy•2 March 20262 March 2026•38
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