14 October 2026 - 12:48
La Laguna, in Tenerife, has approved new rules banning smoking, camping, overnight stays and disruptive music at its municipal beaches and natural swimming pools, with penalties […]
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.
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