Author: 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.

Belgium Opinion Travel Pulse Wallonia

Looking for an Easter getaway? Look no further than the Manoir de Lebioles

17 April 2019 Martin Banks

If you are looking for ideas for an Easter getaway, there’s a place right here in Belgium that would tick

Woody Allen

BOZAR Brussels Entertainment Jazz Opinion

Woody Allen coming to Brussels to play jazz at Bozar

13 April 2019 Martin Banks

He’s world famous for his wonderful films but Woody Allen also has another string to his bow – he’s a

Belgium Entertainment News

Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Brussels

12 April 2019 Martin Banks

They are the world’s most famous basketball team – and they’re heading for Brussels. The Harlem Globetrotters are legendary worldwide,

Foodie Gastronomy Opinion Restaurant Review

Sophisticated fine dining at La Table de Mus

23 March 2019 Martin Banks

You may be familiar with the feeling – the most unpretentious of restaurants can often turn out to be the

Entertainment Events Film In focus Theatre

The Great Gatsby at a secret location in downtown Brussels

9 March 2019 Martin Banks

It is known as “immersive” theatre and, if you haven’t experienced it yet, you’ll soon get the chance with an

Asian Foodie Opinion Restaurant Review

Fabulous Thai food at Bois Savanes

4 March 2019 Martin Banks

You could call Bois Savanes a “new kid on the block” and, in a sense, it is. This fine Thai

Brexit Diplomatic Bag European Union Opinion

British people guaranteed to be able to work in Belgium until the end of 2020

5 February 2019 Martin Banks

British MEPs have called on EU leaders to urgently put in place a set of “continuity rights” for British nationals

Brexit Diplomatic Bag Ixelles Opinion

Debate continues at Ixelles Council about status of British nationals in Belgium post Brexit

31 January 2019 Martin Banks

Ixelles Council is to keep 1,500 of its constituents waiting for another month before deciding whether to pass a motion

China Foodie New Year Restaurant

Top Asian eatery lines up a treat for the Year of the Pig

30 January 2019 Martin Banks

It’s the Chinese cultural highlight of the year and, for many in Brussels, there’s only one place to mark the

Asian Foodie Opinion Restaurant

Enjoy the taste of Asian cuisine at Satay

16 January 2019 Martin Banks

Christophe Hopchet went a very long way to find inspiration for his new business – nearly 10,000 kms, in fact.