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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 March 2025 - 11:11

Brussels Airport introduces new body scanner to strengthen drug smuggling detection

Brussels Airport has implemented a state-of-the-art body scanner to enhance its efforts in detecting drug smuggling, particularly targeting the growing issue of ‘drug mules’ attempting to […]
17 February 2025 - 10:24

Ryanair criticizes Belgian plans to increase aviation tax on “ordinary passengers”

Ryanair has criticised the Belgian government for its aviation tax policies, dismissing their green credentials and arguing they will hit the pockets of ordinary passengers and […]