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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 February 2025 - 09:58

Russia’s Golden Visa scheme flops as interest falls to just one applicant per month

There has been a two-year decline in applications for Russia’s Golden Visa Programme, according to reports from RBC Group, a Russian media organisation headquartered in Moscow. The scheme […]
25 February 2025 - 12:36

American Airlines introduces One Stop Security for connecting passengers at London Heathrow Airport

American Airlines is partnering with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to streamline travel experiences through the new ‘One […]
24 February 2025 - 17:24

Trump Administration questions high-speed California rail project

The Trump administration has announced plans to review California’s ongoing high-speed rail project, citing concerns over mismanagement, budget overruns, and construction delays. Federal authorities have indicated […]