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Northern Cyprus court issues first conviction for anti-LGBTQIA+ hate crime
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Northern Cyprus court issues first conviction for anti-LGBTQIA+ hate crime

A court in the Turkish-controlled north of Cyprus , aka North Cyprus, has issued the territory’s … Northern Cyprus court issues first conviction for anti-LGBTQIA+ hate crimeRead more

by Timothy•6 November 20264 November 2026•0
Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited country
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Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited country

Spain is heading for a record year in international tourism, with more than 100 million foreign … Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited countryRead more

by Timothy•21 October 202620 October 2026•2
Anti-gender movement expands across Europe, with Western countries increasingly affected
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Anti-gender movement expands across Europe, with Western countries increasingly affected

No country in Europe is now untouched by the anti-gender movement, while its influence has continued … Anti-gender movement expands across Europe, with Western countries increasingly affectedRead more

by Timothy•24 September 202623 September 2026•11
Brussels Airport welcomes more than 5 million passengers this summer of 2026
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Brussels Airport welcomes more than 5 million passengers this summer of 2026

Brussels Airport handled more than 5.1 million passengers during July and August 2026, with passenger traffic … Brussels Airport welcomes more than 5 million passengers this summer of 2026Read more

by Timothy•20 September 202619 September 2026•4
LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifies
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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

by Timothy•17 September 202617 September 2026•18
Turkey launches wave of raids and arrests targeting queer bars, gay cruising spot and LGBTQIA+ community
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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

by Timothy•13 September 202613 September 2026•5
Ben Scheelen is Mister Gay Belgium 2026
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Ben Scheelen is Mister Gay Belgium 2026

Ben Scheelen, a 33-year-old banker from Pelt in Limburg who lives in Antwerp, has been crowned … Ben Scheelen is Mister Gay Belgium 2026Read more

by Timothy•30 August 202630 August 2026•6
BULGARIA | How to get to Burgas for Eurovision Song Contest 2027
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BULGARIA | How to get to Burgas for Eurovision Song Contest 2027

Burgas may not be Bulgaria‘s capital, but Eurovision Song Contest fans travelling to the Black Sea … BULGARIA | How to get to Burgas for Eurovision Song Contest 2027Read more

by Timothy•30 August 202629 August 2026•10
2026 | The state of LGBTQIA+ rights in Europe’s next generation of EU members
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2026 | The state of LGBTQIA+ rights in Europe’s next generation of EU members

ILGA-Europe and the Equal Rights Association (ERA) have warned that anti-LGBTI legislation and democratic backsliding are … 2026 | The state of LGBTQIA+ rights in Europe’s next generation of EU membersRead more

by Timothy•13 August 202612 August 2026•7
GERMANY | FlixTrain to launch Munich services from 2028 with new Siemens and Talgo fleet
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GERMANY | FlixTrain to launch Munich services from 2028 with new Siemens and Talgo fleet

FlixTrain will begin serving Munich in Bavaria in Germany from 2028 with a new fleet of … GERMANY | FlixTrain to launch Munich services from 2028 with new Siemens and Talgo fleetRead more

by Timothy•12 August 20263 July 2026•4

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  1. Timothy on Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 20255 November 2026

    Independent railway commentator and cross-border rail expert Jon Worth has had enough of the tropes and jokes about Deutsche Bahn.…

  2. Timothy on KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal5 November 2026

    Independent railway commentator and cross-border rail expert Jon Worth has had enough of the tropes and jokes about Deutsche Bahn.…

  3. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog5 November 2026

    Independent railway commentator and cross-border rail expert Jon Worth has had enough of the tropes and jokes about Deutsche Bahn.…

  4. Timothy on Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited country5 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  5. Timothy on Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited country5 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  6. Timothy on Belgian travel stats to the United States continued to decline throughout 20255 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  7. Timothy on Thailand happy with Belgian visitor numbers and welcomes Tomorrowland festival5 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  8. Timothy on Greece sets new tourism records in 2025 with nearly 38 million visitors5 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  9. Timothy on Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 20255 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  10. Timothy on Morocco records historic tourism year with 19.8 million visitors in 20255 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  11. Timothy on International tourism to the United States continues to slide in 20265 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

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