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.

18 August 2025 - 13:00

Venice may raise price of €2 gondola ferries as tourists crowd out locals

Venice is once again grappling with the pressures of overtourism. Authorities are considering increasing the cost of local gondola ferries, known as traghetti, after social media influencers […]
18 August 2025 - 10:36

Astana makes history as Central Asia’s first host of the IFLA World Library Congress

Astana has made history by becoming the first city in Central Asia to host the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions […]