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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.

26 September 2025 - 15:07

Helsinki named world’s most sustainable destination for second consecutive year

Helsinki has once again claimed the top spot as the world’s most sustainable tourist destination, according to the 2025 Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index. The latest […]
22 August 2025 - 13:09

The Doggy Route to Happiness: Helsinki opens world’s first sightseeing tour created just for dogs

Helsinki, the happiest capital of the world, has unveiled the world’s first-ever sightseeing tour created especially for its shaggy four-legged friends – dogs! The “Doggy Route […]