Swiss Federal Railways SBB-CFF-FFS has decided to purchase 21 new high-speed trainsets for international passenger services, … SWITZERLAND | SBB-CFF-FFS to buy 21 high-speed trains for international servicesRead more
Netherlands
Antwerp November Book Month returns with more than 100 activities
Antwerp’s November Book Month returns with more than 100 activities celebrating books, storytelling and reading across … Antwerp November Book Month returns with more than 100 activitiesRead more
ANTWERP | ‘Not My Choice’: exhibition on forced marriage from 26 October to 16 November 2026
A travelling exhibition exploring forced marriage and abandonment abroad will be shown in Belgium for the … ANTWERP | ‘Not My Choice’: exhibition on forced marriage from 26 October to 16 November 2026Read more
Dutch rail passengers pay for London border checks while air travellers do not
Dutch passenger association Rover is calling on the government to stop charging Eurostar passengers for their … Dutch rail passengers pay for London border checks while air travellers do notRead more
2027 | Dutch heritage railway operator Het Stoomgenootschap to run first trip in Belgium
Dutch heritage railway operator Het Stoomgenootschap will organise its first train journey in Belgium in March … 2027 | Dutch heritage railway operator Het Stoomgenootschap to run first trip in BelgiumRead more
REVIEW | Mercator-Orteliushuis in Antwerp
June 2024: Oscar and I meet in person for the first time, in London. September 2025: … REVIEW | Mercator-Orteliushuis in AntwerpRead more
NETHERLANDS | Record 3,130 schools take part in Purple Friday
A record 3,130 schools across the Netherlands are taking part in Purple Friday on 9 October, … NETHERLANDS | Record 3,130 schools take part in Purple FridayRead more
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
CURAÇAO | Sustained tourism growth as international demand diversifies
Tourism in Curaçao has entered a period of sustained growth, with rising visitor numbers, a broadening … CURAÇAO | Sustained tourism growth as international demand diversifiesRead more
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