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Record breaking Longest Train Journey in the European Union began in Kemijärvi, Finland
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Record breaking Longest Train Journey in the European Union began in Kemijärvi, Finland

At 19:00 EEST (18:00 CEST, 17:00 BST) Monday 7th September 2026 a record breaking train journey … Record breaking Longest Train Journey in the European Union began in Kemijärvi, FinlandRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•5
REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO | 2025 record year for tourism
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REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO | 2025 record year for tourism

I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO | 2025 record year for tourismRead more

by Timothy•3 September 20263 September 2026•7
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•2
TUI Fly weighs Belgian fleet cuts as aviation tax debate intensifies
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TUI Fly weighs Belgian fleet cuts as aviation tax debate intensifies

TUI Fly is considering reducing the number of aircraft it bases in Belgium, becoming the second … TUI Fly weighs Belgian fleet cuts as aviation tax debate intensifiesRead more

by Timothy•1 September 202631 August 2026•2
European Sleeper plans Brussels – Antwerp – Malmö night train service for 2028
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European Sleeper plans Brussels – Antwerp – Malmö night train service for 2028

European Sleeper is exploring a new night train linking Brussels in Belgium with Malmö in Sweden … European Sleeper plans Brussels – Antwerp – Malmö night train service for 2028Read more

by Timothy•25 August 202625 August 2026•23
BELGIUM | Winegrowers begin exceptionally early harvest as hot summer boosts prospects
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BELGIUM | Winegrowers begin exceptionally early harvest as hot summer boosts prospects

Belgian winegrowers have begun harvesting grapes exceptionally early this year, with the sector expecting a strong … BELGIUM | Winegrowers begin exceptionally early harvest as hot summer boosts prospectsRead more

by Timothy•14 August 202614 August 2026•2
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•66
SWEDEN | Stockholm emerges as Europe’s next rail hotspot
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SWEDEN | Stockholm emerges as Europe’s next rail hotspot

Stockholm is rapidly moving up the agenda of Europe’s railway operators, as a wave of new … SWEDEN | Stockholm emerges as Europe’s next rail hotspotRead more

by Timothy•30 May 202630 May 2026•26
EUROPEAN SLEEPER | Brussels to Milan night train now via Antwerp, Breda and Eindhoven instead of Liège and Aachen
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EUROPEAN SLEEPER | Brussels to Milan night train now via Antwerp, Breda and Eindhoven instead of Liège and Aachen

Belgian-Dutch railway cooperative European Sleeper has announced in its newsletter changes to the route of its … EUROPEAN SLEEPER | Brussels to Milan night train now via Antwerp, Breda and Eindhoven instead of Liège and AachenRead more

by Timothy•26 May 202627 May 2026•82
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•125

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