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.

4 September 2026 - 09:45

‘Social jet lag’ linked to higher anxiety levels among teenagers, study finds

Early school mornings followed by weekend lie-ins could be contributing to anxiety among teenagers, with researchers warning that irregular sleep schedules can leave adolescents experiencing a […]
27 August 2026 - 12:56

United Airlines announces largest international expansion in its history with 10 new destinations

United Airlines has unveiled the largest international network expansion in its nearly 100-year history, adding 10 destinations across Europe and Asia in 2027 as it prepares […]