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21 June 2022

IATA calls governments to further support the safe carriage of lithium batteries by air

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) calls governments to further support the safe carriage of lithium batteries by developing and implementing global standards for screening, fire-testing, […]
21 June 2022

Why you should visit Mechelen this Summer

Situated between Brussels and Antwerp, Mechelen is arguably the hidden gem of Flanders. It’s a historic city, encircled by lakes and winding rivers and charming villages […]
21 June 2022

Open-air cinema screenings to be held across Brussels from 1 to 15 July

The next edition of the free open-air film festival, “Bruxelles fait son cinéma”, will take place from July 1 to 15 at several sites around the […]
21 June 2022

New diamond-shape bar hanging over a canyon inaugurated in Georgia

On June 14th, a 240-meter-long glass bridge with a diamond-shaped bar suspended in the center was inaugurated at Dashbashi Canyon, in Georgia, in the presence of […]
21 June 2022

Airline industry losses to be cut to $9.7 billion this year and profitability is on the horizon for 2023

On Monday June 20th, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upgrade to its outlook for the airline industry’s 2022 financial performance as the pace […]
21 June 2022

Delays continue to affect hundreds of flights across Europe

Air transport demand in Europe is at 75% of 2019 levels yet delays and cancellations continue to affect the European commercial air travel system due to […]
20 June 2022

The weekend that showed Brussels the best of Portugal

The Best of Portugal fair returned to Brussels after a 2-year pandemic induced break. Portuguese farmers and producers came to the Parc du Cinquantenaire in the […]
20 June 2022

Santarém conquered 50,000 Brussels’ hearts at the Best of Portugal

This weekend I went to the Best of Portugal Festival in Brussels. Magnificently sited at the arcaded head of Cinquantenaire Park, the festival took place in […]
20 June 2022

Vanuatu to reopen international tourism after 2 years of closure

International passengers will soon be able to travel to Vanuatu as the nation is set to reopen after 2 years of closure to tourism. 1. Vanuatu […]
20 June 2022

Airbnb outlines ‘prosperous and responsible’ vision for operations in the EU

Hosting on the Airbnb platform brings a significant supplement to existing incomes of households. Aware of the potential of its business, Airbnb is sharing its “prosperous […]
20 June 2022

Netherlands pledges to fly to London on hydrogen by 2028

The Netherlands is determined to fly medium-sized commercial aircraft on hydrogen by 2028. 1. Hydrogen-powered aircraft A consortium of 17 Dutch companies, including Fokker and TU […]
20 June 2022

Many Europeans planning holidays despite increasing travel costs

The European Travel Commission (ETC) revealed the latest trends on domestic and intra-European travel. The ETC latest research shows that inflation and rising travel costs have […]
20 June 2022

Night trains from Brussels to winter and summer destinations in France soon to become reality

Sunweb and European Sleeper are introducing night trains to popular winter and summer destinations in France. Dutch tour operator Sunweb teamed up with European Sleeper, a […]
20 June 2022

Australia has cut plastic pollution on some of its beaches by nearly 30%

Australia has reduced plastic pollution on some of its beaches by nearly 30%. According to the World Economic Forum, coastal plastic is down 29% since six […]
20 June 2022

This robot is picking up cigarette butts from beaches and keeping the seas cleaner

Given the challenge that cigarette butts pose to the environment, specially at the beach where the tides can easily swallow any litter left by humans, two […]
20 June 2022

Brussels Airport cancels all departing flights on June 20

No flights will depart from Brussels Airport today, June 20, due to a national strike. Yesterday, the airport was expecting waiting times up to 8 hours […]