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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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21 September 2026 - 11:20

Singapore Airlines named world’s best airline for sixth time at 2026 Skytrax Awards

Singapore Airlines’ sixth world title reinforces Asia’s command of premium aviation, while the regional spread of winners shows where carriers are investing—and where competitive gaps are […]
18 September 2026 - 10:27

Qatar Airways expands winter network to over 170 destinations with nearly 1,800 weekly flights

Qatar Airways is expanding its global network to more than 170 destinations for the 2026-2027 winter season, with additional flights across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the […]
14 September 2026 - 10:11

Algeria bans UAE aircraft from its airspace but commercial flights continue until end of 2026

Algeria has barred civilian and military aircraft registered in the United Arab Emirates from its airspace after severing diplomatic relations with Abu Dhabi. The restriction took […]