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VIDEO | Greenland, Uruguay, Taiwan, Thailand and Estonia vying for LGBTQIA+ tourists
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VIDEO | Greenland, Uruguay, Taiwan, Thailand and Estonia vying for LGBTQIA+ tourists

In January 2026, YouTube channel Queer Kingdom published the video ‘These Countries Want More LGBTQ Tourists!‘. … VIDEO | Greenland, Uruguay, Taiwan, Thailand and Estonia vying for LGBTQIA+ touristsRead more

by Timothy•21 September 202621 September 2026•16
Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025
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Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025

I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025Read more

by Timothy•1 August 20265 August 2026•46
KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal
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KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal

Today is the National Holiday of Belgium. On 21 July 1831, Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and … KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appealRead more

by Timothy•21 July 202618 July 2026•191
Azerbaijan Airlines to launch direct Brussels – Baku flights in 2027
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Azerbaijan Airlines to launch direct Brussels – Baku flights in 2027

Travellers will soon have a new direct air link between Belgium and Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan’s national carrier, … Azerbaijan Airlines to launch direct Brussels – Baku flights in 2027Read more

by Timothy•1 July 20261 July 2026•7
United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows
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United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows

In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first … United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium growsRead more

by Timothy•20 June 202630 June 2026•100
KINGDOM OF NORWAY | Tourism breaks record with 40.6 million guest nights in 2025
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KINGDOM OF NORWAY | Tourism breaks record with 40.6 million guest nights in 2025

Tourism in the Kingdom of Norway reached new heights in 2025 and continued growing into early … KINGDOM OF NORWAY | Tourism breaks record with 40.6 million guest nights in 2025Read more

by Timothy•17 May 202617 May 2026•66
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•30
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•31
European aviation braces for jet fuel shortage amid worldwide geopolitical crisis
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European aviation braces for jet fuel shortage amid worldwide geopolitical crisis

European airlines and the European Commission are preparing for a potential jet fuel shortage that could … European aviation braces for jet fuel shortage amid worldwide geopolitical crisisRead more

by Timothy•16 April 202615 April 2026•30
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  1. Timothy on ANTWERP | Circulation plan for Meirbrug with car-free Kammenstraat and Groenplaats approved4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  2. Timothy on ANTWERP | Alderman Ken Casier calls for more greenery on Operaplein: “though it will not be an easy task”4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  3. Timothy on ANTWERP | Renovation of Sint-Andries site begins: a new cultural and community hub for the neighbourhood4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  4. Timothy on ANTWERP | Construction begins on new Steenplein pontoon to meet rising water transport demand4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  5. Timothy on PHOTOS | Presenting Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station anno 20264 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  6. Timothy on Antwerp shopping streets revitalised: more variety and less vacancy4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  7. Timothy on ANTWERP | Sint-Jacobskerk (St James’ Church) fully reopens after seven years of restoration4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  8. Timothy on ANTWERP | New railway ‘Spoorpark’ park between Borgerhout and Zurenborg to be named Statiepark4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  9. Timothy on ANTWERP | Concept design for Koningin Astridplein  / Queen Astrid Square approved4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  10. Timothy on ANTWERP | Scheldt Quays between Sint-Michielstraat and Sint-Jansvliet to become event space4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

  11. Timothy on ANTWERP | Unveiling cenotaph for Congolese people who died during 1894 World’s Fair4 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of…

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TAIWAN | Taipei LGBT+ Pride on 31 October 2026 asks who gets to decide which gays and which sex are acceptable
TAIPEI | Gay cruising bar Commander D raid leaves queer community angry and uneasy
TAIWAN | Police raid on gay cruising bar Commander D puts Taipei’s LGBTQIA+ credentials to the test
Tesla’s self-driving cars crash less in Belgium, but fail the test on bike streets and 30 km/h zones
TAIPEI | Taiwan Interior Minister pledges respect for LGBTQIA+ people as Commander D. raid casts shadow over Pride
Pride faces a backlash, and a financial dilemma
TAIWAN | Sun Moon Lake is the most loved attraction, but Taipei 101 remains one of its biggest draws
France and Spain revive cross-border rail links as Hendaye broad-gauge tracks are saved
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