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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.

11 March 2025 - 11:11

Brussels Airport introduces new body scanner to strengthen drug smuggling detection

Brussels Airport has implemented a state-of-the-art body scanner to enhance its efforts in detecting drug smuggling, particularly targeting the growing issue of ‘drug mules’ attempting to […]
10 March 2025 - 12:48

Climate activists arrested at Amsterdam Schiphol over KLM’s Flying Blue program

On Saturday, 8 March, nearly 40 climate activists from Extinction Rebellion were arrested at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport after protesting against KLM’s Flying Blue programme. While the demonstration had been permitted, the activists moved into […]