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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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14 October 2026 - 10:02

Iguazu Falls faces renewed tourist restrictions after El Niño-linked surge in river flow

Tourist access to Argentina’s Iguazu Falls has been disrupted by heavy rainfall linked to El Niño, with authorities announcing renewed restrictions for Wednesday, 14 October, following […]
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. […]
20 August 2026 - 15:11

Climate change pushes European seas to unprecedented temperatures, study finds

Climate change is driving unprecedented European ocean temperatures, with severe impacts on marine life, new research has found, as the phenomenon pushes marine species into cooler waters, disrupts food webs, and increases the risk […]