Belgium‘s population reached 11,867,634 on 1 January 2026, according to new figures from the Belgian statistics … Belgium’s population rises to 11.87 million as migration drives growth and ageing acceleratesRead more
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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
Will China invade Taiwan? Belgian expert weighs in on travel and tensions
Taiwan remains one of the safest destinations for Belgian travellers, according to the latest update from … Will China invade Taiwan? Belgian expert weighs in on travel and tensionsRead more
Belgium recasts diplomacy as a security and economic instrument amid global instability
Belgium’s Federal Public Service for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation spent 2025 redefining diplomacy … Belgium recasts diplomacy as a security and economic instrument amid global instabilityRead more
2026 | Security and geopolitical tensions influence Belgians’ holiday plans
Security concerns and geopolitical tensions are increasingly influencing Belgians’ choices of holiday destinations, according to the … 2026 | Security and geopolitical tensions influence Belgians’ holiday plansRead more
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
“We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”
“Emotional scenes at Brussels Airport in Zaventem as tourists from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Doha were … “We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”Read more