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.
Two new hotels opened near Brussels Airport
Two new hotels have opened close to Brussels airport, helping meet increased demand from the travelling public. A…
EU Workers Unite: End Subcontracting Exploitation Now
More than 700 workers “united” on Tuesday in front of the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, to call…
Ursula von der Leyen Unveils New-Look European Commission
The new-look European Commission has been unveiled by its president Ursula von der Leyen. Outlining the new team…
Panto sums up what it is best about British – Oh yes it does
It must, surely, be too early to talk about pantomime? Oh no it isn’t. Yes, preparations for that…
Business booming – for both Brussels Airport and Emirates airline
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Brussels Airport is providing a much-needed boost for the local economy – while its…
Rail sector welcomes major EU report on competitiveness
The European rail supply industry says it “supports” a major new competition report’s recommendations. The sector says this…
Veterans find therapy in Waterloo Archaeological discoveries
Attempts to unearth grisly “secrets” from the Battle of Waterloo are, it has emerged, also helping military personnel…
Barnier will provide “ballast” in French politics
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) New French PM Michel Barnier will give “some much-needed ballast to France’s somewhat unstable…
Flanders Marks 80th Anniversary of WWII Liberation: Events in Ypres and Poperinge
Flanders and the rest of Belgium will this weekend mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation in the…
Culinary festival set to go down a treat in Brussels
Brussels’ annual Eat Festival will take place later this month (September 26 to 29) at the city's Gare…
The future of farming comes under the spotlight
Belgium (Brussels Morning newspaper) A major new report voices optimism about the future of the troubled agricultural sector…
EU moves to help staff shortages in nursing
The EU Commission said it had moved to support Member States in retaining nurses in their health systems…
EU auditors critical of disbursement of pandemic funds
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The first three years of the EU’s €724 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)…
The head of Brewers of Europe sets out her policy aims
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Julia Leferman has officially assumed her role as the new Secretary General of The…
Polio in Gaza: First Outbreak in 25 Years
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The EU has called for an “immediate humanitarian pause” to enable the vaccination of…