The Dutch House of Representatives or Tweede Kamer (Second House, Lower House) has called on the … NETHERLANDS | Amsterdam Central to get e-gates for Eurostar border checksRead more
United Kingdom
Trinidad and Tobago gay sex ban overturned by Privy Council
Trinidad and Tobago’s ban on consensual same-sex relations between adults has been overturned by the Judicial … Trinidad and Tobago gay sex ban overturned by Privy CouncilRead more
SINT MAARTEN | Mass arrivals, maritime scale and a dual-island appeal
Tourism on Sint Maarten – the Dutch side of the island shared with Saint Martin (Saint-Martin … SINT MAARTEN | Mass arrivals, maritime scale and a dual-island appealRead more
TAIWAN | Visitor numbers rise as the island attracts more international travellers
The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … TAIWAN | Visitor numbers rise as the island attracts more international travellersRead more
Virgin unveils cross-Channel train design, but Alstom order remains unclear
Virgin Trains has unveiled the proposed black-and-red livery for its planned cross-Channel trains, as it continues … Virgin unveils cross-Channel train design, but Alstom order remains unclearRead more
Pride faces a backlash, and a financial dilemma
Pride began as a protest, but decades of growth have transformed many events into large festivals … Pride faces a backlash, and a financial dilemmaRead more
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
Transport & Environment: Contrail crackdown could delay aviation’s climate warming by a decade, study finds
Targeting the white trails left by aircraft could delay aviation’s contribution to global warming by around … Transport & Environment: Contrail crackdown could delay aviation’s climate warming by a decade, study findsRead more
Belgium heads for an Indian summer, but what exactly is one?
In the second half of September 2026, Belgium is heading for a spell of unusually warm … Belgium heads for an Indian summer, but what exactly is one?Read more
Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trains
Eurostar is adding a striking new feature to its future double-decker trains: a two-storey cocktail bar … Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trainsRead more