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NMBS / SNCB set to retire nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches
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NMBS / SNCB set to retire nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches

Belgium‘s national railway operator NMBS / SNCB is preparing to permanently withdraw its nearly 50-year-old I6 … NMBS / SNCB set to retire nearly 50-year-old I6 coachesRead more

by Timothy•25 September 202625 September 2026•2
14-20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Mobility Week celebrates 50 years of Brussels Metro
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14-20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Mobility Week celebrates 50 years of Brussels Metro

The Brussels-Capital Region, MIVB / STIB and Brussels Mobility will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the … 14-20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Mobility Week celebrates 50 years of Brussels MetroRead more

by Timothy•6 September 20266 September 2026•3
EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 
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EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 

On 18 August 2026, Italy‘s Urban Mood Magazine published ‘10 Underrated European Cities to Visit in … EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips Read more

by Timothy•4 September 202631 August 2026•15
100 YEARS OF NMBS / SNCB | Centenary train visits Schaerbeek (29–30 August), Liège (12–13 September) and Antwerp (10–11 October)
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100 YEARS OF NMBS / SNCB | Centenary train visits Schaerbeek (29–30 August), Liège (12–13 September) and Antwerp (10–11 October)

NMBS / SNCB will mark its centenary with a unique travelling exhibition bringing together almost a … 100 YEARS OF NMBS / SNCB | Centenary train visits Schaerbeek (29–30 August), Liège (12–13 September) and Antwerp (10–11 October)Read more

by Timothy•17 August 202615 August 2026•19
BELGIUM | Royal Palace in Brussels to reopen for summer visits after major renovation
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BELGIUM | Royal Palace in Brussels to reopen for summer visits after major renovation

The Royal Palace in Brussels will open its doors to the public this summer from Friday … BELGIUM | Royal Palace in Brussels to reopen for summer visits after major renovationRead more

by Timothy•28 May 202627 May 2026•4
KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS | Rising international visitor numbers, domestic travel showed signs of stagnation in 2025
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KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS | Rising international visitor numbers, domestic travel showed signs of stagnation in 2025

Tourism in the Netherlands continued to grow in 2025, driven almost entirely by rising international demand, … KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS | Rising international visitor numbers, domestic travel showed signs of stagnation in 2025Read more

by Timothy•27 April 202626 April 2026•150
Morocco records historic tourism year with 19.8 million visitors in 2025
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Morocco records historic tourism year with 19.8 million visitors in 2025

The Kingdom of Morocco welcomed approximately 19.8 million visitors in 2025, marking the highest number of … Morocco records historic tourism year with 19.8 million visitors in 2025Read more

by Timothy•4 April 20264 April 2026•62
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  7. Timothy on Air Congo flight from Kinshasa landed at Brussels Airport, ending Brussels Airlines monopoly3 October 2026

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  10. Timothy on Brussels Airport welcomes more than 5 million passengers this summer of 20263 October 2026

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