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ILGA-Europe: Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstep
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ILGA-Europe: Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstep

Across Europe and Central Asia, the criminalisation of LGBTI people is quietly re-emerging. It is not … ILGA-Europe: Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstepRead more

by Timothy•18 April 202617 April 2026•1
STUDY | Singlehood in Belgium shaped by gender and migration background
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STUDY | Singlehood in Belgium shaped by gender and migration background

In March 2026 the Centre for Population, Family and Health at the University of Antwerp presented … STUDY | Singlehood in Belgium shaped by gender and migration backgroundRead more

by Timothy•14 April 202611 April 2026•5
Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI+ activists in Turkey: court rulings and prosecutions raise serious concerns
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Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI+ activists in Turkey: court rulings and prosecutions raise serious concerns

A coalition led by ILGA-Europe has warned of a sharp escalation in the repression of LGBTI+ … Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI+ activists in Turkey: court rulings and prosecutions raise serious concernsRead more

by Timothy•12 April 202611 April 2026•3
Brussels Airport summer 2026 flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlines
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Brussels Airport summer 2026 flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlines

Brussels Airport kicks off the summer season on 29 March 2026 with an offer of direct … Brussels Airport summer 2026 flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlinesRead more

by Timothy•25 March 202625 March 2026•9
TUI: Middle East conflict boosts Belgian travel interest in western and southern Europe
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TUI: Middle East conflict boosts Belgian travel interest in western and southern Europe

The armed conflict in the Middle East, involving Iran, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, … TUI: Middle East conflict boosts Belgian travel interest in western and southern EuropeRead more

by Timothy•13 March 202612 March 2026•30
Malaysia, which outlaws gay sex, blocks access to Grindr and Blued
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Malaysia, which outlaws gay sex, blocks access to Grindr and Blued

Malaysia has blocked access to the gay hook-up apps Grindr and Blued, as authorities step up … Malaysia, which outlaws gay sex, blocks access to Grindr and BluedRead more

by Timothy•12 March 202611 March 2026•16
LGBTQIA+ & worldwide politics: what will 2026 bring?
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LGBTQIA+ & worldwide politics: what will 2026 bring?

What will 2026 bring regarding LGBTQIA+ issues in (world) politics? Lucy Middleton made some predictions for … LGBTQIA+ & worldwide politics: what will 2026 bring?Read more

by Timothy•5 March 20264 March 2026•19
BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 24.4 million passengers in 2025, 3.3% more than in 2024, cargo transport grows by 8.5% with 795,000 tonnes of freight
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BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 24.4 million passengers in 2025, 3.3% more than in 2024, cargo transport grows by 8.5% with 795,000 tonnes of freight

24.4 million passengers travelled through Brussels Airport in Zaventem in 2025, an increase of 3.3% compared … BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 24.4 million passengers in 2025, 3.3% more than in 2024, cargo transport grows by 8.5% with 795,000 tonnes of freightRead more

by Timothy•27 February 202623 February 2026•19
Europe reaches new low as LGBTQIA+ people face renewed criminalisation
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Europe reaches new low as LGBTQIA+ people face renewed criminalisation

From Pride bans in the European Union to prosecutions under ‘propaganda’ and ‘extremism’ laws, a new … Europe reaches new low as LGBTQIA+ people face renewed criminalisationRead more

by Timothy•26 February 202625 February 2026•30
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  5. Timothy on European Sleeper postpones Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to 9 September 202620 April 2026

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    Two recent analyses, one by independent rail commentator Jon Worth, the other by Nico Callens on the website Duurzaam Mobiel…

  7. Timothy on European Sleeper adds Aulnoye-Aymeries, Mons, and Liège-Guillemins to Paris-Brussels-Berlin night train service20 April 2026

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  9. Timothy on RAIL BALTICA | Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link launch joint tender for regional trains20 April 2026

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  10. Timothy on European Sleeper sets out vision for 40-route night train network across Europe, including London20 April 2026

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