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.
Campaign group says COP29 fails to meet climate needs
Campaigners say that the COP29 climate conference left “a trail of broken promises.” Speaking on Monday, they also…
Leuven Guard’s Car Firebombed: VSOA’s Eddy De Smedt Warns of Rising Violence
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A prison guard in Heers, working at Leuven-Central, had his car set on fire…
Traffic chaos on Antwerp Ring: Subsidence near Sportpaleis causes major delays
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A sinkhole near the Sportpaleis on the Antwerp Ring caused big traffic delays. Repairs…
34-year-old Wuustwezel man found dead after Ghent six days cycling event
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A 34-year-old man from Wuustwezel went missing after the Ghent Six Days cycling event…
Guillaume advocates for suitable housing as Ghent faces 600+ homeless children crisis
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ghent has 5 mobile housing units for the homeless, but no family accommodations for…
Brussels Ranger Bart Swerts calls for mushroom picking ban to protect Sonian Forest’s 1,000 species
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Bart Swerts, a forest ranger in the Sonian Forest, wants to ban mushroom picking…
Hasselt prison overcrowding: 623 inmates, Lawyer Michiel Van Kelecom raises nutrition concerns
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Hasselt prison, meant for 450 inmates, now holds 623, causing food and living problems.…
Eye on Palestine Festival: 40 organizations unite in Ghent for culture and solidarity
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Eye on Palestine Festival in Ghent, supported by 40 organizations, runs from November…
Empro’s renovation plans: Addressing odor complaints in Dendermonde by 2025
Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Empro, located in Dendermonde's Hooveld industrial estate, is renovating to address odor complaints. Spokesperson…
Storm winds up to 90 km/h cause chaos in Knokke-Heist, Belgium
Knokke-Heist (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 20 November, strong winds up to 90 km/h caused significant damage in Knokke-Heist,…
Bilzen’s €31M railway upgrade: New bridges and tunnels by Frédéric Petit’
Bilzen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Bilzen, Belgium, Infrabel is upgrading railway crossings with a €31 million project, adding…
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 Médicale, 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…