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Belgians spend more than an hour a day commuting
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Belgians spend more than an hour a day commuting

Average commute exceeds one hour a day for the first time Belgian employees are spending more … Belgians spend more than an hour a day commutingRead more

by Timothy•2 September 20262 September 2026•3
ANTWERP | Queer Walk from Central Station to Hessenhuis with Linx+
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ANTWERP | Queer Walk from Central Station to Hessenhuis with Linx+

On Sunday 17 May 2026 – Norway‘s Constitution Day but also and foremost International Day Against … ANTWERP | Queer Walk from Central Station to Hessenhuis with Linx+Read more

by Timothy•2 September 202631 August 2026•4
Brussels Airlines goes Nordic, adds Evenes, Kemi, and Kittilä to its network
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Brussels Airlines goes Nordic, adds Evenes, Kemi, and Kittilä to its network

Scheduled passenger flights to arctic region in Norway and Finland Brussels Airlines launches scheduled passenger flights … Brussels Airlines goes Nordic, adds Evenes, Kemi, and Kittilä to its networkRead more

by Timothy•18 August 202618 August 2026•4
Belgium among world’s top 4 in rankings by Henley Passport Index and Global Passport Index
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Belgium among world’s top 4 in rankings by Henley Passport Index and Global Passport Index

Belgian passport holders continue to enjoy some of the world’s greatest travel freedom, although exactly where … Belgium among world’s top 4 in rankings by Henley Passport Index and Global Passport IndexRead more

by Timothy•29 July 202627 July 2026•1
ANTWERP | Over 500,000 visitors enjoyed The Tall Ships Races 2026
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ANTWERP | Over 500,000 visitors enjoyed The Tall Ships Races 2026

The Tall Ships Races, which visited Antwerp for the eighth time, turned the city into a … ANTWERP | Over 500,000 visitors enjoyed The Tall Ships Races 2026Read more

by Timothy•17 July 202615 July 2026•5
11-14 JULY 2026 | Antwerp counting down to The Tall Ships Races as 36 majestic sailing ships prepare to arrive
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11-14 JULY 2026 | Antwerp counting down to The Tall Ships Races as 36 majestic sailing ships prepare to arrive

Antwerp is preparing to welcome some of the world’s most spectacular sailing vessels as the 70th … 11-14 JULY 2026 | Antwerp counting down to The Tall Ships Races as 36 majestic sailing ships prepare to arriveRead more

by Timothy•22 June 202621 June 2026•14
Finland and Sweden to be linked by rail this summer
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Finland and Sweden to be linked by rail this summer

A long-delayed cross-border rail link between Finland and Sweden is expected to finally open this summer, … Finland and Sweden to be linked by rail this summerRead more

by Timothy•4 June 20264 June 2026•76
8.7 billion rail trips in Europe in 2024 as Switzerland leads and Belgium’s data remain unavailable
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8.7 billion rail trips in Europe in 2024 as Switzerland leads and Belgium’s data remain unavailable

In 2024, Europe’s rail networks experienced unprecedented demand, with passengers embarking on 8.7 billion trips, accumulating … 8.7 billion rail trips in Europe in 2024 as Switzerland leads and Belgium’s data remain unavailableRead more

by Timothy•22 May 202621 May 2026•137
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•56
Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 2028
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Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 2028

Deutsche Bahn (DB) will launch a new daily direct connection between Berlin and Oslo via Hamburg, … Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 2028Read more

by Timothy•9 May 20269 May 2026•118

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