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Belgian travellers stay away from Dubai as tourism numbers recover
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Belgian travellers stay away from Dubai as tourism numbers recover

Travel agencies in Flanders report little demand for Dubai as the winter season gets under way, … Belgian travellers stay away from Dubai as tourism numbers recoverRead more

by Timothy•24 September 202623 September 2026•0
66 countries criminalise consensual gay sex
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66 countries criminalise consensual gay sex

The number of countries where consensual same-sex sexual relations are illegal has risen to 66 following … 66 countries criminalise consensual gay sexRead more

by Timothy•27 June 202627 June 2026•35
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•54
European Commission moves towards EU action against conversion practices
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European Commission moves towards EU action against conversion practices

Europe’s leading LGBTQIA+ organisation, ILGA-Europe, has welcomed a new commitment by the European Commission to introduce … European Commission moves towards EU action against conversion practicesRead more

by Timothy•13 May 202613 May 2026•14
European Parliament backs EU-wide ban on conversion therapy
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European Parliament backs EU-wide ban on conversion therapy

The European Parliament has voted to support a ban on conversion therapy across the European Union, … European Parliament backs EU-wide ban on conversion therapyRead more

by Timothy•30 April 202630 April 2026•18
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
LGBTQIA+ & worldwide politics: what will 2026 bring?
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LGBTQIA+ & worldwide politics: what will 2026 bring?

What will 2026 bring regarding LGBTQIA+ issues in (world) politics? Lucy Middleton made some predictions for … LGBTQIA+ & worldwide politics: what will 2026 bring?Read more

by Timothy•5 March 20264 March 2026•55
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  1. Timothy on Rise of international trains puts pressure on the Belgian rail network: domestic services must not disappear25 September 2026

    Belgium‘s national railway operator NMBS / SNCB is preparing to permanently withdraw its nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches from service, bringing…

  2. Timothy on BELGIUM | Train operator NMBS / SNCB to end on-board ticket sales from 1 July 202625 September 2026

    Belgium‘s national railway operator NMBS / SNCB is preparing to permanently withdraw its nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches from service, bringing…

  3. Timothy on BELGIUM | Infrabel launches Brussels pilot to curb dangerous track trespassing25 September 2026

    Belgium‘s national railway operator NMBS / SNCB is preparing to permanently withdraw its nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches from service, bringing…

  4. Timothy on Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station (re)opens on Saturday 2 May25 September 2026

    Belgium‘s national railway operator NMBS / SNCB is preparing to permanently withdraw its nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches from service, bringing…

  5. Timothy on BELGIUM | Infrabel to upgrade Antwerp-Berchem and add second track between Mol and Neerpelt, amongst other economy-boosting projects25 September 2026

    Belgium‘s national railway operator NMBS / SNCB is preparing to permanently withdraw its nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches from service, bringing…

  6. Timothy on NMBS / SNCB introduces boarding zones on platforms to further improve passenger experience25 September 2026

    Belgium‘s national railway operator NMBS / SNCB is preparing to permanently withdraw its nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches from service, bringing…

  7. Timothy on PHOTOS | Presenting Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station anno 202625 September 2026

    Belgium‘s national railway operator NMBS / SNCB is preparing to permanently withdraw its nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches from service, bringing…

  8. Timothy on Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station reopens as temporary hub during premetro tunnel works25 September 2026

    Belgium‘s national railway operator NMBS / SNCB is preparing to permanently withdraw its nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches from service, bringing…

  9. Timothy on UPDATE | NMBS / SNCB presents new rainbow-clad Siemens Desiro for Pride and IDAHOT25 September 2026

    Belgium‘s national railway operator NMBS / SNCB is preparing to permanently withdraw its nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches from service, bringing…

  10. Timothy on NMBS / SNCB ends mandatory gender registration for online ticket purchases25 September 2026

    Belgium‘s national railway operator NMBS / SNCB is preparing to permanently withdraw its nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches from service, bringing…

  11. Timothy on NMBS / SNCB: Train travel gains popularity as fuel prices rise25 September 2026

    Belgium‘s national railway operator NMBS / SNCB is preparing to permanently withdraw its nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches from service, bringing…

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