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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.

11 March 2025 - 11:11

Brussels Airport introduces new body scanner to strengthen drug smuggling detection

Brussels Airport has implemented a state-of-the-art body scanner to enhance its efforts in detecting drug smuggling, particularly targeting the growing issue of ‘drug mules’ attempting to […]
10 March 2025 - 12:58

Parkinson’s cases set to double, reaching 25 million by 2050

A new study warns that Parkinson’s disease cases will more than double by 2050, reaching 25 million worldwide. Countries with poorer socioeconomic conditions and ageing populations are expected to see the steepest rise, […]
10 March 2025 - 12:48

Meet Margo Reuten: the only female Michelin-starred chef in the Netherlands

The hospitality industry has long been a male-dominated field, but trailblazing women continue to break barriers and redefine excellence. One such woman is Margo Reuten, the only female […]
10 March 2025 - 12:48

Climate activists arrested at Amsterdam Schiphol over KLM’s Flying Blue program

On Saturday, 8 March, nearly 40 climate activists from Extinction Rebellion were arrested at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport after protesting against KLM’s Flying Blue programme. While the demonstration had been permitted, the activists moved into […]