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.
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,…
Brussels’ Train Hostel reopens: 607 helped, families face uncertain future
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Train Hostel in Brussels reopened for homeless families, providing shelter and support. After…
KU Leuven’s historic library: A decade of public access and cultural revival
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ten years ago, KU Leuven opened its historic library and tower to the public,…
Bulgaria’s EU candidate faces confirmatory hearing
MEPs have quizzed the Bulgarian candidate for the Startups, Research and Innovation portfolio in Ursula von der Leyen's…
Head for the slopes – at Ice Mountain in Belgium
The winter skiing season will soon be upon us so what better idea than to brush up on…
Renewed demands for better animal welfare at EU level
Campaign group Compassion in World Farming is calling for improved animal welfare at EU level. It wants European…
Harris “needed to take decisive action needed on the climate crisis” – claim
Greens MEPs have expressed concerns about the impact a second Trump presidency may have on current efforts to…