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ANTWERP | Design process starts for Scheldt Riverside on Linkeroever
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ANTWERP | Design process starts for Scheldt Riverside on Linkeroever

The City of Antwerp is starting the design process for the central section of the Scheldt … ANTWERP | Design process starts for Scheldt Riverside on LinkeroeverRead more

by Timothy•25 October 202624 October 2026•1
REVIEW | Mercator-Orteliushuis in Antwerp
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REVIEW | Mercator-Orteliushuis in Antwerp

June 2024: Oscar and I meet in person for the first time, in London. September 2025: … REVIEW | Mercator-Orteliushuis in AntwerpRead more

by Timothy•13 October 202613 October 2026•8
ANTWERP | Construction begins on first phase of Merksemse Tuinen
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ANTWERP | Construction begins on first phase of Merksemse Tuinen

The City of Antwerp and its partners within De Grote Verbinding began in April 2026 with … ANTWERP | Construction begins on first phase of Merksemse TuinenRead more

by Timothy•25 September 202624 September 2026•0
BELGIUM | 2026 Car-Free Sunday sets record as cities make room for pedestrians and cyclists
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BELGIUM | 2026 Car-Free Sunday sets record as cities make room for pedestrians and cyclists

More than 70 Belgian cities and municipalities are taking part in Car-Free Sunday this year, a … BELGIUM | 2026 Car-Free Sunday sets record as cities make room for pedestrians and cyclistsRead more

by Timothy•20 September 202620 September 2026•5
20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Antwerp expands car-free zone for Car-Free Sunday
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20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Antwerp expands car-free zone for Car-Free Sunday

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

by Timothy•18 September 202617 September 2026•3
Where to find public toilets in Antwerp? City unveils new Public Toilet Plan, but no budget for extra facilities
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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

by Timothy•15 September 202630 August 2026•4
Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – Zaventem
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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

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•59
2026 Bollekesfeest draws 200,000 visitors to Antwerp
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2026 Bollekesfeest draws 200,000 visitors to Antwerp

Around 200,000 people attended this year’s Bollekesfeest in central Antwerp, with 36 live bands and DJs … 2026 Bollekesfeest draws 200,000 visitors to AntwerpRead more

by Timothy•24 August 202624 August 2026•4
ANTWERP | Ringpark West officially opened, linking 500 hectares of green space on Left Bank
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ANTWERP | Ringpark West officially opened, linking 500 hectares of green space on Left Bank

Ringpark West, the first of Antwerp’s seven planned Ring Parks, was officially opened on Sunday 9 … ANTWERP | Ringpark West officially opened, linking 500 hectares of green space on Left BankRead more

by Timothy•23 August 202622 August 2026•2
“Second week of August”: Antwerp Pride 2027 dates to be determined: 2 to 8 or 9 to 15 August
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“Second week of August”: Antwerp Pride 2027 dates to be determined: 2 to 8 or 9 to 15 August

2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, … “Second week of August”: Antwerp Pride 2027 dates to be determined: 2 to 8 or 9 to 15 AugustRead more

by Timothy•9 August 20269 August 2026•55

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  8. Timothy on TAIPEI | Taiwan Interior Minister pledges respect for LGBTQIA+ people as Commander D. raid casts shadow over Pride29 October 2026

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  11. Timothy on ITALY | More than 185 million visitors as tourism surges 7.1% in record year 202529 October 2026

    ILGA-Europe has published a new communications guide to help LGBTQIA+ organisations explain their contribution to democracy and engage with people…

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