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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.

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, […]
7 March 2025 - 10:53

SpaceX’s Starship explodes again, disrupting flights and raising space tourism concerns

SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft has experienced a second consecutive midflight explosion, scattering debris over parts of the Caribbean and causing significant disruptions to air traffic across Florida. […]