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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.

22 July 2026 - 09:48

Dubai airport trials AI-powered biometric system cutting terminal wait times by over 60%

Dubai International, the world’s second busiest international airport in 2025, is trialling “red carpet” biometric technology that slashes passenger wait times in terminals by over 60%, […]
20 July 2026 - 10:01

Alicante-Elche Airport set for €1.15 billion expansion to meet rising travel demand

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is preparing for the largest upgrade in its history, with a €1.154 billion investment programme designed to expand capacity, improve passenger processing […]