Martin Banks

Martin Banks is an experienced British-born journalist who has been covering the EU beat (and much else besides) in Brussels since 2001.
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.
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Thierry Vanholsbeek’s New Restaurant Aims to Revive Belgian Dining Culture

Restauranteur Thierry Vanholsbeek is hoping his ambitious new business venture will buck a worrying trend in the Belgian…

Pope Francis’ visit to Luxembourg and Belgium

Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) -Pope Francis has expressed “the tragic instances of child abuse” in Belgium.He was…

EU’s new Entry-Exit system and Visa Waiver launching soon

Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The European Union is introducing two important changes for travel to Europe in…

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…

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