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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.

23 February 2025 - 10:52

Air India and Lufthansa group expand codeshare partnership with 60 new routes

Air India and the Lufthansa Group have significantly expanded their codeshare partnership, introducing approximately 60 new routes to enhance connectivity between the Indian subcontinent and Europe. […]
20 February 2025 - 17:29

Sofia Airport adopts the name of Bulgarian hero Vasil Levski

Bulgarian Sofia Airport has been officially renamed “Vasil Levski Airport” after President Rumen Radev signed a decree on 17 February 2025. The name change honours Vasil Levski, one of Bulgaria’s most revered […]
20 February 2025 - 12:57

Samarkand airport named fastest-growing in Europe and Central Asia in 2024

A new report by Airports Council International (ACI) has identified Samarkand International Airport as the fastest-growing airport in Europe and Central Asia. Over the past five years, the airport’s passenger traffic […]
20 February 2025 - 12:04

Delta Air Lines offers $30,000  to passengers after Toronto crash landing

Delta Air Lines has announced a compensation of $30,000 to each passenger aboard Flight 4819, which crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday. The airline emphasised that […]