Martin Banks
Previously, he had worked for many years in regional journalism in the UK and freelanced for national titles.
He has a keen interest in foreign affairs and has closely followed the workings of the European Parliament and MEPs in particular for some years.
Brussels shelter crisis: 4,383 asylum seekers struggle as Samat’s family
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Samat's family struggles to find shelter at the overwhelmed Humanitarian Hub in Brussels amid…
We will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes, with everything that it takes
The European Parliament has held an extraordinary plenary session with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking 1000 days since…
Fraudulent medical billing scandal in Brussels: Bernard and Marc expose Mounir Hahati’s Centers
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Bernard reported fraudulent medical billing after a blood test at AB Maison MĂ©dicale, discovering…
Hasselt Library digitizes 1363 Indulgence Letter and 1540 Graduale, 21,000 images online
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Hasselt library is digitizing two important works: a 1363 indulgence letter from Herkenrode…
Brothers face 8 and 10 years for fatal assault on a friend in Aalst
Aalst (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Aalst, two brothers assaulted their friend, leading to his death from severe injuries.…
KU Leuven students protest Israeli collaboration: 8 fined, Mayor responds to concerns
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In May 2024, about 20 KU Leuven students protested against the university's collaboration with…
Activists in Ghent highlight parenting inequality: Baby carriers on statues of famous men
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Activists from The Dad Shift are attaching toy babies to statues of famous men…
Zelenskyy and EU Parliament: A Call for Solidarity on 1,000 Days of War
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will this week address MEPs from Ukraine in a special plenary session of the EU…
Jan Roekens addresses 11 billion kilograms of furniture waste in Europe at Mechelen festival
Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Jan Roekens from Thomas More University warns about 11 billion kilograms of disposable furniture…
Leuven blood drive: 2,000 students expected to donate with Rector Luc Sels
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Red Cross is organizing a four-day blood and plasma donation drive in Leuven,…
Nina Derwael inspires 20 young Gymnasts in Ghent during a special training session
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Olympic champion Nina Derwael trained 20 young gymnasts for two hours, focusing on basic…
Hasselt’s Herkenrode Abbey: Explore ‘Enlightened Past’ with Paul Lambrechts
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Visitors can explore Herkenrode Abbey during the 'Enlightened Past' evening walk, guided by light…
Firefighters battle blaze at Anderlecht factory storing ammonia: No injuries reported
Anderlecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 15 November, firefighters responded to a serious fire at a factory on Verwelkomingsstraat,…
Bruges flea market canceled: Johan Vancoillie addresses safety concerns amid redevelopment
Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The annual flea market in Bruges, organized by Johan Vancoillie, has been canceled due…
Leuven’s Solikoop and Welcome To My Garden win awards at Ghent Winter Circus
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Solikoop and Welcome To My Garden won an award at the Ghent Winter Circus,…