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Antwerp expands illegal dumping team with 11 additional officers
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Antwerp expands illegal dumping team with 11 additional officers

The City of Antwerp is expanding its specialised enforcement team against illegal dumping from 20 to … Antwerp expands illegal dumping team with 11 additional officersRead more

by Timothy•3 November 202631 October 2026•0
Flanders tightens rules for Airbnb as government targets illegal rentals and criminal abuse
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Flanders tightens rules for Airbnb as government targets illegal rentals and criminal abuse

The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing … Flanders tightens rules for Airbnb as government targets illegal rentals and criminal abuseRead more

by Timothy•3 November 20262 November 2026•0
TAIWAN  | Taipei gay cruising bar Commander D. to close following controversial police raid
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TAIWAN  | Taipei gay cruising bar Commander D. to close following controversial police raid

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … TAIWAN  | Taipei gay cruising bar Commander D. to close following controversial police raidRead more

by Timothy•2 November 20263 November 2026•0
Antwerp launches boat funerals for ashes on the Scheldt
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Antwerp launches boat funerals for ashes on the Scheldt

The City of Antwerp is bringing together services offered by shipping companies that allow families to … Antwerp launches boat funerals for ashes on the ScheldtRead more

by Timothy•1 November 202631 October 2026•0
TAIWAN | Taipei LGBT+ Pride 2026 draws 150,000 as anger over police raid overshadows celebrations
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TAIWAN | Taipei LGBT+ Pride 2026 draws 150,000 as anger over police raid overshadows celebrations

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … TAIWAN | Taipei LGBT+ Pride 2026 draws 150,000 as anger over police raid overshadows celebrationsRead more

by Timothy•31 October 202631 October 2026•1
ALISA presents modular double-deck concept for Europe’s night trains
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ALISA presents modular double-deck concept for Europe’s night trains

A new double-deck night-train concept developed by Germany’s DLR and rail industry partners aims to combine … ALISA presents modular double-deck concept for Europe’s night trainsRead more

by Timothy•31 October 202627 October 2026•0
Antwerp November Book Month returns with more than 100 activities
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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

by Timothy•31 October 202628 October 2026•0
ILGA-Europe launches ‘We Need to Talk About Democracy’ guide for queer ornagisations
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ILGA-Europe launches ‘We Need to Talk About Democracy’ guide for queer ornagisations

ILGA-Europe has published a new communications guide to help LGBTQIA+ organisations explain their contribution to democracy … ILGA-Europe launches ‘We Need to Talk About Democracy’ guide for queer ornagisationsRead more

by Timothy•29 October 202622 October 2026•0
GHENT | Design Museum Gent reopens with new wing and expanded exhibitions
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GHENT | Design Museum Gent reopens with new wing and expanded exhibitions

Design Museum Gent, in Ghent, reopened on 3 October 2026 following years of renovation and expansion. … GHENT | Design Museum Gent reopens with new wing and expanded exhibitionsRead more

by Timothy•28 October 202625 October 2026•0
Belgium marks Princess Elisabeth’s 25th birthday with commemorative stamp and gold coin
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Belgium marks Princess Elisabeth’s 25th birthday with commemorative stamp and gold coin

The Kingdom of Belgium is marking Princess Elisabeth’s 25th birthday on 25 October 2026 with two … Belgium marks Princess Elisabeth’s 25th birthday with commemorative stamp and gold coinRead more

by Timothy•26 October 202625 October 2026•0

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  1. Timothy on ANTWERP | Danube and Rhine drought brings surge in river cruise visits3 November 2026

    After Bonn in 2023 and Münster in 2024, Dennis and I went further than North Rhine-Westphalia for our 2025 Christmas…

  2. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog3 November 2026

    After Bonn in 2023 and Münster in 2024, Dennis and I went further than North Rhine-Westphalia for our 2025 Christmas…

  3. Timothy on ANTWERP | Alderman Ken Casier calls for more greenery on Operaplein: “though it will not be an easy task”3 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp is expanding its specialised enforcement team against illegal dumping from 20 to 31 staff. Team Hercules…

  4. Timothy on ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Mayor Els van Doesburg states freedom and mutual respect remain the foundation of Pride3 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp is expanding its specialised enforcement team against illegal dumping from 20 to 31 staff. Team Hercules…

  5. Timothy on “Second week of August”: Antwerp Pride 2027 dates to be determined: 2 to 8 or 9 to 15 August3 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp is expanding its specialised enforcement team against illegal dumping from 20 to 31 staff. Team Hercules…

  6. Timothy on Why I’m deliberately avoiding Pride on my next trip3 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp is expanding its specialised enforcement team against illegal dumping from 20 to 31 staff. Team Hercules…

  7. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog3 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp is expanding its specialised enforcement team against illegal dumping from 20 to 31 staff. Team Hercules…

  8. Timothy on City of Antwerp libraries rebranded A-bib3 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp is expanding its specialised enforcement team against illegal dumping from 20 to 31 staff. Team Hercules…

  9. Timothy on Flanders lags behind as Rhineland-Palatinate invests in public transport despite challenges3 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  10. Timothy on MISTER GAY BELGIUM 2026 | Laurens Bervoets, Alaettin Kadioglu, Joël Peeters, Dylan Ramos Guerreiro, Ben Scheelen, Brandon Sittler, Ziön Vanleene, Robbe Vernaillen, Bjorn Verolleman, Jens Verschoore, Lorenzo Warie3 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  11. Timothy on GHENT | LGBTQIA+ umbrella adopts Magenta – Regenbooghuis Gent as name and receives municipal subsidy3 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

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TAIWAN | Taipei LGBT+ Pride on 31 October 2026 asks who gets to decide which gays and which sex are acceptable
TAIWAN | Police raid on gay cruising bar Commander D puts Taipei’s LGBTQIA+ credentials to the test
TAIPEI | Gay cruising bar Commander D raid leaves queer community angry and uneasy
Pride faces a backlash, and a financial dilemma
Tesla’s self-driving cars crash less in Belgium, but fail the test on bike streets and 30 km/h zones
TAIPEI | Taiwan Interior Minister pledges respect for LGBTQIA+ people as Commander D. raid casts shadow over Pride
France and Spain revive cross-border rail links as Hendaye broad-gauge tracks are saved
TAIWAN | Sun Moon Lake is the most loved attraction, but Taipei 101 remains one of its biggest draws
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