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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•29
ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Lien Van de Kelder: “Antwerp is a sanctuary and a refuge”
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ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Lien Van de Kelder: “Antwerp is a sanctuary and a refuge”

2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, … ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Lien Van de Kelder: “Antwerp is a sanctuary and a refuge”Read more

by Timothy•10 July 20269 July 2026•66
ANTWERP | Opening of renovated promenade terrace and restored hangars between Noorderterras and Het Steen
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ANTWERP | Opening of renovated promenade terrace and restored hangars between Noorderterras and Het Steen

The renovated promenade terrace and the restored historic hangars, located between Het Steen and the Noorderterras … ANTWERP | Opening of renovated promenade terrace and restored hangars between Noorderterras and Het SteenRead more

by Timothy•9 July 20269 July 2026•2
ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Galleries and artists unite under ‘Together’ initiative with shared float, exhibitions and queer art programme
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ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Galleries and artists unite under ‘Together’ initiative with shared float, exhibitions and queer art programme

2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, … ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Galleries and artists unite under ‘Together’ initiative with shared float, exhibitions and queer art programmeRead more

by Timothy•3 July 20263 July 2026•66
From the Stonewall Inn Riots to Brussels and Antwerp Pride: how much did the New York riots really influence queer activism in Belgium and the Netherlands?
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From the Stonewall Inn Riots to Brussels and Antwerp Pride: how much did the New York riots really influence queer activism in Belgium and the Netherlands?

Today is Brussels Pride‘s main event: the march, the parade, the walk. Whatever you want to … From the Stonewall Inn Riots to Brussels and Antwerp Pride: how much did the New York riots really influence queer activism in Belgium and the Netherlands?Read more

by Timothy•16 May 202615 May 2026•101
RAINBOW EUROPE MAP AND INDEX 2026 | Spain best of class and breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTQIA+ rights top spot
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RAINBOW EUROPE MAP AND INDEX 2026 | Spain best of class and breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTQIA+ rights top spot

As the rules-based international order fractures and democracy is under pressure from east and west, Spain‘s … RAINBOW EUROPE MAP AND INDEX 2026 | Spain best of class and breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTQIA+ rights top spotRead more

by Timothy•12 May 202612 May 2026•58
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
Brussels Airport summer 2026 flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlines
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Brussels Airport summer 2026 flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlines

Brussels Airport kicks off the summer season on 29 March 2026 with an offer of direct … Brussels Airport summer 2026 flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlinesRead more

by Timothy•25 March 202625 March 2026•55
Nikita (25) from Halle publishes feminist and single-positive feelgood novel ‘Tijd om te bloeien’: “The story I wanted to read myself”
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Nikita (25) from Halle publishes feminist and single-positive feelgood novel ‘Tijd om te bloeien’: “The story I wanted to read myself”

With ‘Tijd om te bloeien‘ (‘Time to Bloom‘), Nikita aims to show that women’s lives are … Nikita (25) from Halle publishes feminist and single-positive feelgood novel ‘Tijd om te bloeien’: “The story I wanted to read myself”Read more

by Timothy•16 March 202628 March 2026•35
SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX 2026 | Belgium among the world’s safest destinations
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SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX 2026 | Belgium among the world’s safest destinations

Belgium has been ranked among the most LGBTQIA+-friendly destinations in the world in the Spartacus Gay … SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX 2026 | Belgium among the world’s safest destinationsRead more

by Timothy•14 March 202613 March 2026•90

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