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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.

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15 September 2026 - 10:03

US awards $870 million in airport grants as regional bias claims face scrutiny

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed infrastructure funding worth $870 million (over €750 million) for airports across the country, for works that Transportation […]
14 September 2026 - 10:36

Kauaʻi asks visitors to pause as Hurricane Lowell recovery puts tourism under strain

Power cuts, damaged roads, and pressure on essential supplies have prompted calls to postpone Kauaʻi trips, while tourism leaders encourage holidaymakers to redirect—not abandon—their Hawaiʻi plans. […]