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.
War-torn Ukraine receives more cash aid from EU
The European Union has received €1.4 billion in windfall profits generated by the interest on the cash balances…
MEPs criticise new death penalty law
The Greens/EFA Group says that it “strongly condemns” the Israeli parliament’s approval of the death penalty law affecting…
Gearing up for Easter… that’s Brussels’ Autoworld
With Easter approaching, spring is in the air — it’s time to bring out the summer clothes and…
Spotlight firmly fixed on Albania’s judicial system
Albania is well on track to join the 27-strong European Union, with accession possibly coming as soon as 2030.…
New anti-corruption rules only a “first step”
The EU’s new Anti-Corruption Directive can only be a "first step” towards tackling the issue, say some MEPs.…
Brussels cathedral concert for Easter
Easter is fast approaching and you may be looking for nice ways to spend the short holiday season.…
EU chief pays tribute to those killed in Brussels’ attacks
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has paid solemn tribute to those killed in one of Belgium’s darkest…
Cathedral concert for Easter in Brussels
Easter is fast approaching and you may be looking for nice ways to spend the short holiday season.…
Special re-dedication service for Trooper Fred – the “unknown soldier”
It’s a question that remained a mystery for decades: who exactly was the “unknown soldier” buried in an…
Stepping out…… to discover Brussels’ best chocolatiers
Calling all chocolate lovers. A one-off walking trail of some of the best chocolate shops in Brussels is…
Going down a treat… that’s Belgium’s chocolatiers
For one vital sector of the nation's economy it was Belgium’s equivalent of the Oscars. And, just as…
Appeal goes out to commemorate upcoming historic WW1 milestone
It was supposed to be the “war to end all wars” and a significant World War One landmark…
EU playing akey role in supporting repatriation flights
Two repatriation flights chartered directly by the European Commission have now landed in Warsaw, Poland. It will back…
EU vote “draws a clear line for searching child sexual abuse online”
The Renew Europe group says it welcomes the extension of the derogation of the e-Privacy Directive to tackle…
EU official demands more action on gender inequality
Belgium’s EU commissioner Hadja Lahbib has called for more to be done to close the gender gap. This comes…