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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.

5 September 2024 - 12:43

The role of crisis management in European tourism’s resilience

As global travel dynamics evolve and economies become more interconnected, the tourism industry faces heightened vulnerability to crises, from pandemics to geopolitical tensions and extreme weather […]
5 September 2024 - 08:59

Greek government proposes ban on new building licenses in Santorini’s caldera

National authorities in Greece are putting forward legislation to prevent any further construction in Santorini’s caldera zone. Picturesque Santorini is known for its perfect blue skies, […]