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Fancy a Belgian city break without the crowds of Ghent or Bruges? Mechelen might be the answer

The majestic Flemish city is dotted with renaissance palaces, great bars and eye-catching contemporary art – yet it’s firmly off the tourist trail

Arriving in Belgium on the Eurostar, it is always tem…

4 months ago

Train conductor’s bilingual morning greeting raises hackles in Belgium

Ilyass Alba welcomed passengers onboard a rush-hour train in Dutch and French – flouting strict language rules

A ticket inspector’s bilingual greeting to a Flemish train passenger has created a politi…

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