Antwerp will once again become largely car-free on Sunday 20 September 2026, with the 24th edition … 20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Antwerp expands car-free zone for Car-Free SundayRead more
Politics
LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifies
Solidarity protests are due to take place across Europe on Friday as Turkish authorities continue a … LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifiesRead more
DEURNE | Antwerp International Airport faces uncertain future as subsidies, TUI exit and new business model collide
Government backs five-year test for Deurne Airport The future of Antwerp International Airport (ANR) is increasingly … DEURNE | Antwerp International Airport faces uncertain future as subsidies, TUI exit and new business model collideRead more
Where to find public toilets in Antwerp? City unveils new Public Toilet Plan, but no budget for extra facilities
The City of Antwerp is to make its public toilets easier to find, improve their maintenance … Where to find public toilets in Antwerp? City unveils new Public Toilet Plan, but no budget for extra facilitiesRead more
Antwerp records busiest-ever summer for outdoor swimming
Antwerp has recorded its busiest-ever summer for outdoor swimming, with around 178,000 visits to the city’s … Antwerp records busiest-ever summer for outdoor swimmingRead more
Turkey launches wave of raids and arrests targeting queer bars, gay cruising spot and LGBTQIA+ community
Nearly 50 LGBTQIA+ activists and rights defenders detained as authorities invoke ‘family protection’ Turkish police have … Turkey launches wave of raids and arrests targeting queer bars, gay cruising spot and LGBTQIA+ communityRead more
Antwerp begins work on Spoorpark railway greenway between Zurenborg and Borgerhout
Work will begin next week on Antwerp’s new Spoorpark (Rail Park), a greenway that will transform … Antwerp begins work on Spoorpark railway greenway between Zurenborg and BorgerhoutRead more
9 OCTOBER 2026 | Dutch schools to turn purple for first October edition of Purple Friday
Schools across the Netherlands will turn purple on Friday 9 October 2026 as COC Nederland’s Purple … 9 OCTOBER 2026 | Dutch schools to turn purple for first October edition of Purple FridayRead more
YES TO THE NIGHT TRAIN | A plea for reclining seats and six-berth compartments
For the first time in half a century, France will launch the construction of brand-new night … YES TO THE NIGHT TRAIN | A plea for reclining seats and six-berth compartmentsRead more
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