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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.

15 June 2025 - 20:37

Tourist shatters Van Gogh-inspired chair while taking photo at Italian museum

A tourist at Verona’s Palazzo Maffei has sparked outrage in Italy after shattering a crystal‑encrusted “Van Gogh” chair while posing for photographs. The chair, designed by Italian […]
12 May 2025 - 07:17

Italy’s Lake Garda gem explores new measures after bank holiday overtourism chaos

A picturesque Lombardy town has become the latest Italian victim of overtourism, with stakeholders expressing concern for public safety due to crowding. Described by Lonely Planet […]
2 April 2025 - 12:48

Italy enforces stricter citizenship laws, as concerns for ‘abuse’ grow

On 28 March, Italian authorities tightened the citizenship regulation for claiming citizenship through descent (jure sanguinis). Previously, individuals could apply for Italian citizenship if they could […]