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.
EU auditors raise some concerns about aid funding for TĂĽrkiye
The ECA, the EU’s financial watchdog, says that although the €6 billion Facility for Refugees in Turkey has addressed the…
From beer to baritone – a tribute to a Benedictine Saint
She also holds another unique distinction – the German abbess is responsible for the earliest surviving writings on the…
EU crackdown planned on forced labour
This comes after the EU parliament gave its final approval to a new regulation enabling the EU to…
Festival brings Balkans culture to Brussels
The band, which topped the EU-wide TV spectacular with the catchy “Stefania”, is among scores of acts taking…
Central Asian state unveils biggest shake-up of gambling industry
The move is timely as it also comes with efforts in the European Union and EU Member States…
Taiwan offers a lesson on how to counter “information manipulation”
That was one of the messages to emerge from the hearing in the European Parliament. It is timely…
Busy week in last plenary of current term
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), MEPs head off to Strasbourg for another plenary next week, with a mixed bag…
Top theatre group gears up for latest production
Among those who have endorsed the theatre’s work is the famous English actor David Suchet, who is probably…
Concern over press freedom in Italy
Last Friday, the presenters of all three news programmes read out a statement from the Journalists' unions denouncing…
Campaign group welcomes EU move on reproductive rights
This initiative, spearheaded by the "My Voice, My Choice" movement, is said to represent a significant step forward…
Concerns voiced over new “La Hulpe Declaration”
It is all set to be endorsed by the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Belgian Presidency, the…
Fresh funds released for various projects in EU
Commenting on Monday EIB President Nadia Calviño said, “Access to finance is crucial for business growth, job creation and…
Political groups split on migration deal
This legislation, says the EC, puts in place clear, reliable rules with more solidarity and shared responsibility among…
Europe’s top researchers in EU cash windfall
The new grants worth €652 million in total are funded by the EU's research and innovation programme, Horizon…
First Banana concert by “puppet phenomenon” promises to go down a treat
So an audience in Belgium is in for a real treat this summer because Randy Feltface (yes, that’s…