Belgium has postponed the registration of biometric data – including fingerprints and facial scans – for … Belgium delays biometric registration for non-EU travellers under the European Entry/Exit System (EES)Read more
REVIEW | ‘The Antwerp Six’ exhibition at the Antwerp fashion museum MoMu
Forty years after their breakthrough in London in 1986, an exuberant exhibition dedicated to the Antwerp … REVIEW | ‘The Antwerp Six’ exhibition at the Antwerp fashion museum MoMuRead more
Pink Screens turns 25: Brussels’ queer film festival celebrates with screenings and parties
Brussels’ long-running queer film platform Genres d’à côté is marking the 25th anniversary of its Pink … Pink Screens turns 25: Brussels’ queer film festival celebrates with screenings and partiesRead more
“I am dehumanised”: new single ‘Mermaid’ exposes the pain of trans existence
On 31 March, Transgender Day of Visibility (#TDOV), Belgian artist Fallenium releases the new single ‘Mermaid‘. … “I am dehumanised”: new single ‘Mermaid’ exposes the pain of trans existenceRead more
European Sleeper sets out vision for 40-route night train network across Europe, including London
European night train operator European Sleeper is aiming to build a vast network of overnight rail … European Sleeper sets out vision for 40-route night train network across Europe, including LondonRead more
ANTWERP | Redevelopment of the Wapper begins, to be finished in spring 2028
The City of Antwerp and water utility water-link have officially begun the redevelopment of the Wapper, … ANTWERP | Redevelopment of the Wapper begins, to be finished in spring 2028Read more
BOOK REVIEW | ‘Vanilla’ by Ype Driessen, daring to question the societal precedence of the romantic relationship
In preparation for an interview for Antwerp Pride Magazine of Dutch author Ype Driessen (49), I … BOOK REVIEW | ‘Vanilla’ by Ype Driessen, daring to question the societal precedence of the romantic relationshipRead more
NETHERLANDS | Survey: it’s okay to be gay, less so to act gay
A majority of young people in the Netherlands support equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals, but a … NETHERLANDS | Survey: it’s okay to be gay, less so to act gayRead more
Antwerp holds on to ‘Diamond City’ image
Even as Antwerp’s diamond trade suffers one of the most severe downturns in its modern history, … Antwerp holds on to ‘Diamond City’ imageRead more
BELGIUM | Overtourism was already an issue… in 1926
Complaints about overcrowding, disruptive visitors and pressure on cities may feel like a distinctly modern problem, … BELGIUM | Overtourism was already an issue… in 1926Read more