Martin Banks.


Martin Banks has been a journalist for over 40 years, working in Brussels since 2001 where he has covered EU politics, initially for European Voice and more recently for The Parliament Magazine plus a raft of other titles. He also writes about other topics including culture and travel. Prior to coming to Belgium he had worked in regional (including a 6 year stint as Chief Reporter for the 2nd biggest selling regional in the UK) and national journalism in the UK since 1980.

11 May 2023

How to spend a family friendly getaway in London

The glorious Coronation of King Charles III has again put the focus on London. It is generally agreed the weekend’s majestic event in the British capital […]
15 March 2023

5 reasons to visit Strasbourg in 2023

As in other European countries, France is seeking to improve the environment and the quality of life of its residents in larger cities. These include Strasbourg, the […]
13 February 2023

Best wines from Alsace showcased at Paris’ Vinexpo

Are you a wine lover, especially wines from Alsace in France? If so, a popular international annual wine event may go down a treat. WineParis gives […]
3 February 2023

Two out of five Belgians will opt for less expensive holidays in 2023

Two out of five Belgians will opt for less expensive holidays in 2023 due to the current crisis and rising prices, a new survey says. According […]
26 January 2023

Ukrainian Railways awarded European Rail Champion Award 2023

This year’s European Rail Champion Award 2023 has been awarded to Ukrainian Railways.  The annual award is made by the Association of the European Rail Supply Industry and the Community […]
29 November 2022

Emirates posts record profits as industry continues to rebound from pandemic

A leading airline is set to embark what is believed to be one of the biggest ever refurbishments in the air industry. Emirates has launched a […]
9 November 2022

TV series Peaky Blinders helps put Birmingham on the map

The huge TV hit Peaky Blinders and the Commonwealth Games are not typical “bedfellows”. One is all about a notorious gang of criminals who wreak havoc […]
8 September 2022

Brussels’ Autoworld exhibition celebrates Ferrari’s 75th anniversary

Calling all Ferrari fans – an expo devoted to one of the world’s best-known sports brands is set to open in Brussels… there couldn’t be a […]
23 August 2022

Suffolk makes for great getaway for summer

Mention the word “Belgium” to many and they will still immediately think of two things: frites and beer. Well, two of the country’s most iconic symbols […]
27 July 2022

“Posh” camping in the heart of the Ardennes

Everyone’s heard of camping, of course, and many of us will have tried it at some point over the years. But many may still be unfamiliar […]
15 June 2022

Napoleon and Wellington set to lock horns again at Battle of Waterloo re-enactment

Known throughout the world, the Battle of Waterloo shook Europe in 1815. After a two year absence, the traditional reconstruction of the Battle of Waterloo is back. […]
3 February 2022

Big campaign launched to promote New York wines in Europe

Normally most people think of Times Square, the Statue of Liberty and other NY icons when the word New York is mentioned. Few will associate the […]
10 December 2021

Famous Crémant de Luxembourg celebrates its 30th anniversary this Christmas

It’s party time (or as much as the pandemic will allow) so what better way to celebrate Christmas with the tipple that’s known as a “party […]
10 December 2021

Festivals hope to “shine a light” this Christmas in Belgium

News about the Omicron variant has cast yet more gloom and dismay and thrown Christmas plans into disarray for countless people. The developments threaten to scupper […]
30 November 2021

Caviar at Christmas? Why not

A Belgian company is doing its bit to save stocks of sturgeon, one of the world’s rarest but most endangered fish species. Sturgeon fishing in the […]
11 November 2021

Saint Gilloise: remarkable resurgence of historic Belgian football club

At the end of last season, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, one of the most historic clubs in the country, located in one of Brussels’ 19 communes, was […]
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