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.
BD Comic Strip Festival fans set to converge on Brussels for big annual jamboree
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Calling all comic fans: the hugely popular BD Comic Strip Festival is coming to…
Closer ties between EU and Japan welcomed by senior MEP
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) A senior MEP has welcomed the prospect of closer cooperation between the EU and…
Seventeen candidates for best croquette comp
Establishments wishing to participate in the 2024 edition of the Best Shrimp Croquette in Brussels competition have been…
Media union condemns death of British journalist in Ukraine
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The National Union of Journalists of Ukraine has strongly condemned the killing of a…
Nominations sought for top EU posts
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Commission has launched a call for nominations of scientists to be shortlisted…
New health outbreak causing increasing concern
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU has moved to provide what is says is an “immediate response”…
New look for ECR group in parliament
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The centre-right European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the European Parliament has…
EC rule of law report takes Malta to task
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Malta has not escaped some criticism from the EU in its annual rule of…
EU state aid for Romanian company approved
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, some €99.5 million support…
EU takes Hungary to task of rule of law
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hungary has come under fire from the EU in the bloc's annual rule…
Left reaffirms its “opposition to the Von Der Leyen coalition”
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Left group in the European Parliament has decided to welcome Movimento 5…
New editor for top UK-based horeca
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Taste London has announced the appointment of George Shaw as its new Editor-in-Chief.…
EU starts to mobilise support to tackle forest fire emergencies
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Wildfires continue to affect multiple European countries this summer. Wildfires fanned by strong…
Brussels and Milan force ever closer links
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The cities of Brussels and Milan are forging ever closer connections – and…
EC signs deal with pharma company to combat diphtheria
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU has announced it is taking urgent action to combat what it…