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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.

29 January 2025 - 07:37

Eurostar achieves record growth thanks to 2024 Olympics but will it continue?

Eurostar has reported record-breaking passenger numbers and “significant growth” during 2024, with a 5% increase in passenger numbers year-on-year. The European rail carrier transported 19.5 million […]
2 December 2024 - 15:25

Torino and Benidorm named European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism for 2025

The European Commission has unveiled the 2025 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism following an official jury meeting in Brussels. Torino and Benidorm were chosen as the winners […]