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.
Up, up and away for iconic aircraft’s model version
It may not carry millions of passengers or venture to exotic destinations. But the latest addition to the…
101 and still going strong… that’s Henri, a brave Belgian warrior
Today’s world leaders should heed the “mistakes” of the past or face the consequences, warns Count Henri d'Oultremont, who celebrates…
Albania takes another step towards EU accession
The eighth meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania confirmed that Albania has, overall, met the interim benchmarks…
MEPs back European Day for workplace accident victims
TMEPs have welcomed the European Parliament’s support for the establishment of an annual European Day for the victims…
EU funded films win at Cannes
Six EU funded films have received awards at the 79th edition of the Cannes film festival which closed…
Ukraine war “threatens every nation on the planet” – EU chief
An EU chief says that Europe facing an “existential threat.” EU council president Antonio Costa said, “The war…
The body representing Europe’s business community has elected a new head.
This came during a meeting of BusinessEurope in Dublin on Friday. The organisation represents the business world at…
Royal British Legion Brussels: “Come and join our ranks”
An appeal has been launched by the Royal British Legion to recruit new members for its Brussels branch.…
Hitting the right notes: that’s Azerbaijani jazz
It may be relatively little known outside of its own borders but the jazz scene in Azerbaijan is…
Do you love Bach?
If the answer is "yes," try not to miss a series of four "Bach ad Meridiem" concerts on…
Russia’s seat in the Security Council “must be questioned” – EPP Group
Centre right MEPs have added their voices to those demanding urgent reform of the United Nations (UN) Security…
Any UK return to EU would need a “focused review” – leading MEP
The chair of the EU Parliament’s influential foreign affairs committee has told the UK there are “no political…
Britain and Europe: The Long Road Back – by Edward McMillan-Scott
Wes Streeting’s call for Britain to rejoin the European Union, and Andy Burnham’s more cautious but still sympathetic…
Taiwan reaffirms its sovereignty amid “escalating military threat”
Taiwan has hit out at what it calls an “escalating military threat” posed by its neighbour China. The…
Cup final flares and fire “raises important security questions”
Questions have been asked about stadium security after Thursday's Belgian Croky Cup Final King Baudouin Stadium. The showpiece…