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Brussels’ Festival of Migrations runs at Place de Brouckère until 24 September 2026. The remaining programme is free, with a French-language migration-policy debate and two theatre performances requiring registration.
A NATS connectivity fault at Prestwick disrupted flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on 21 September 2026. The fault is fixed, but travellers should still check live airline status for knock-on delays and cancellations.
Sweden now checks maintenance requirements when family members of work permit holders renew residence permits, with new insurance rules for some EU Blue Card and ICT families.
Beijing’s free International Canal Arts Fest runs 24–27 September 2026 in Tongzhou, with 14 performing groups from 13 countries, 22 performances and more than 60 market stalls.
Sydney’s Chinese Garden of Friendship hosts Moon Festival celebrations from 25 to 27 September 2026, with lion dance, live music, tea, mooncakes and hands-on cultural activities.
Abu Dhabi Festival 2026 runs from 10 October to 19 December across major venues in the UAE capital. Here are the strongest events, practical ticket details and what international residents should know.
DART and Dublin Commuter peak timetables change from 21 September to 12 December 2026. Morning trains may leave earlier and peak journeys may take 1–3 minutes longer.
Quilombo_Trema! returns to Porto from 24 to 27 September 2026 with Afro-diasporic and Indigenous performance, talks, workshops and a free Afro market across several city venues.
The Shanghai International Light Festival runs until 16 October 2026 across Huangpu and 16 sub-venues. Here are the strongest events still to come, including free jazz, waterfront light art and district programmes.
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