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.
Hasselt launches public survey for Groenplein redevelopment
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) 14 January 2026 – Hasselt city authorities have launched a public survey on the…
Warning over “racist” language in election campaigns
The President of the Roma Foundation for Europe has urged political leaders to denounce “racist language” in election…
5th luxury car stolen in 2 months in Spoorkin police zone Pollinkhove
Pollinkhove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) 14 January 2026 – Police in the Spoorkin zone recorded the fifth luxury car…
Beachcomber discovers a WWII German Gas Mask at Lombardsijde beach
Lombardsijde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) 14 January 2026 – A beachcomber discovered a World War II-era gas mask on…
Leuven student Venue HdR launches silent disco solution for music regulation
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 14, 2026 - Student café HdR introduced a silent disco event featuring wireless…
Tienen shelter animals terrified by fireworks during a former protest
Tienen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 14, 2026 - Fireworks detonated during a farmers' protest near Tienen Animal Shelter…
4 Men arrested in Hainaut after Uccle Machete kidnapping incident
Uccle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 14, 2026 - Police arrested four men armed with machetes in Hainaut province…
Huldenberg introduces hidden traffic measures, Waze approves
Huldenberg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 14, 2026 - Huldenberg municipality introduced measures targeting stealth traffic directed by navigation…
First storks arrive at Planckendael Zoo signalling spring
Planckendael (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 14, 2026 - The first white storks arrived at Planckendael Zoo near Mechelen,…
Café Mombasa in Ghent seeks locals for 15th anniversary shoot
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 14, 2026 - Café Mombasa launched a community call seeking "Mombasa babies" for…
Limburg hospitals report ongoing cybercrime threats
Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 14, 2026 - Major hospitals in Limburg province maintain realistic assessments regarding cybercrime…
IVAGO resumes Ghent waste collection after mediation intervention
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 14, 2026 - IVAGO waste collection services will resume in Ghent tomorrow after…
Civil Protection conducts flood rescue training on Maas River in Maaseik
Maaseik (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 14, 2026 - Civil Protection teams conducted training exercises for rescue operations during…
3 Suspects arrested in Ninove after assault on 18-year-old boy
Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 14, 2026 - 3 suspects face arrest on suspicion of murder and robbery…
British American Tobacco to cut 51 jobs in Belgium
Groot-Bijgaarden (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 14, 2026 - British American Tobacco revealed plans to cut 51 jobs at…