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Author: Martin Banks

Martin Banks

Martin Banks


Martin Banks is a highly experienced, British-born journalist with over 16 years' experience of covering the EU and other international bodies based in Brussels/Belgium for several titles. Prior to that, he had worked on a range of leading UK regional newspapers since 1980. He is an occasional contributor to Brussels Express writing on a wide variety of issues, including travel and eating out.

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Belgium Charity Entertainment News 

Belgian bartenders to organize a two-week festival to show that a (non) alcoholic cocktail can be fun

13 October 2019 Martin Banks

Belgian bartenders have joined forces to organize a two-week cocktail festival across the country from 14 – 31 October. The

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Belgium Entertainment In focus Opinion 

The Brussels city version of Monopoly is out now

7 October 20197 October 2019 Martin Banks

Here’s an offer you might find hard to resist – buying the European Parliament and NATO’s new state-of-the-art HQ in

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Foodie Opinion Restaurant Review 

Gramm: A delightful eatery nestled at the heart of Brussels’ bustling downtown

5 October 2019 Martin Banks

Imagine the culinary equivalent of a great book, work of art or musical score. Well, that is in effect what

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Belgium Festival Foodie 

eat! BRUSSELS, drink! BORDEAUX festival

31 August 2019 Martin Banks

Top Brussels chef Alex Joseph is among those due to showcase their talents at his year’s edition of the popular

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Interrail
Brexit Diplomatic Bag News 

Campaigners welcome U turn over UK involvement in popular Interrail scheme

10 August 201910 August 2019 Martin Banks

The UK Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has done a U turn after an outcry over plans to he UK’s participation

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Saint Michel
France Opinion Travel Pulse 

At Mont Saint Michel: Dazzling sight and sound spectacle showcases French landmark in all its glory

10 August 201910 August 2019 Martin Banks

Dazzling sight and sound spectacle showcases world-famous French landmark in all its glory It’s one of the best-known sights in

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Gent Opinion Travel Pulse 

Ghent in Motion: An exciting new audio-visual experience

27 July 2019 Martin Banks

Ghent has a new “must” visit – Ghent in Motion, an exciting new audio-visual experience. It is located in one

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Zimbabwe
Diplomatic Bag European Union News 

Zimbabwe and the European Union to kick off political talks on Wednesday July 24th

23 July 201923 July 2019 Martin Banks

Zimbabwe and the European Union will kick off political talks on Wednesday aimed at turning the page on hostile relations

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Festival Opinion Travel Pulse UK 

Tired of the Edinburgh Arts Festival? Try Manchester instead

20 July 201922 July 2019 Martin Banks

It’s not just the world-famous Edinburgh Festival where culture vultures can get their fill this summer. A less well-known, but

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cycling Lifestyle Opinion Travel Pulse 

2,000 kilometres for a Green Card for Europe

2 July 2019 Martin Banks

Summer is not always the best time for a long bike ride but that is no deterrent to Rafal Skarbek,

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Belgium In focus Lifestyle Opinion 

How to spot Belgian surrealism when it’s hiding in plain sight

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Belgium Cult'Art In focus Opinion 

The Belgian masterpiece that became the most stolen work of art in history

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Brussels In focus Opinion 

Why Brussels dazzles on a snowy day

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Traveling to the Frankfurt Book Fair and on to see a Brussels friend

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Belgium Diplomatic Bag Opinion Refugees Volunteer 

Exclusive early release of The Refugee Journal

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“I take with me the feeling of the colorful and lively city Brussels is” — Marek Šindelka at Passa Porta

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Discovering the natural beauty and nomadic traditions of Kazakhstan

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