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.
Ukraine top of the agenda for EU parliament this week
MEPs will this week commemorate the start of the war in Ukraine with a special session in Brussels.…
Four years into war, EU “reaffirms” its support for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, will participate in a ceremony at NATO HQ in Brussels this week to…
Urgent action demanded to tackle Europe’s housing “crisis
An estimated 1.28 million people in Europe live on the street, in shelters or in temporary accommodation. In Brussels…
Top Belgian choir set for sell-out tour
They are, culturally, one of the best things to come out of Belgium and, now, a UK audience…
Making waves, that’s London’s latest tourist attraction
London has a brand new tourist attraction: The Tower of London River Tour. Visitors to the UK capital…
Roma campaigners call for “grace period” over new road safety rules
The Roma Foundation for Europe has urged the North Macedonian government to implement a “grace period” for documentation,…
Euro deputies in Spain to probe “democratic standards”
MEPs are to conduct a fact-finding mission to Spain to assess first-hand the state of democratic standards in…
Campaigners step up efforts on animal welfare
Campaign group Compassion in World Farming (CWF) has welcomed the Court of Justice of the European Union’s reported…
Cyprus takes over EU presidency
Cyprus brings a “unique perspective” to its new EU presidency, says EU council chief Antonio Costa. He said…
EU political leaders throw weight behind Greenland
EU parliament political group leaders have stepped into the row over the future of Greenland. Its Conference of…
Take off to “happiest country in the world”
Emirates has announced it will launch a daily flight between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, expanding…
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…
Spectacular stage show is a stomping success and it’s heading to Belgium
You would not, at first, think that making a lot of noise by banging rubbish bins could be…
Special year ahead for famous Brussels festival
In 2026, Belgium's famous Queen Elisabeth Competition will celebrate a truly special edition. It will be dedicated to…
Renew Europe Condemns Maduro, Questions US Military Incursion Into Venezuela
Reaction came from Renew Europe, another mainstream political group in the EU Parliament. A statement from the group…