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 Brexit Diplomatic Bag European Union Ixelles Opinion

Ixelles’ council campaigning to protect the post-Brexit rights of British nationals in the area

16 January 2019 Martin Banks

Ixelles council and the local community have been applauded for “rallying round” to support a campaign to protect the post

History Holidays Opinion Travel Pulse UK

A trip to Ramsgate, UK’s one of ten Heritage Action Zones

9 January 20199 January 2019 Martin Banks

Are you in search of some bargains to help banish the January blues? If so, a short hop across the

Foodie Gastronomy Restaurant Review

The rebirth of Aux Armes de Bruxelles

25 December 2018 Martin Banks

It’s the season where we celebrate a new birth and the historical centre of Brussels is also doing much the same.

England Entertainment Opinion UK

A tradition from the UK: Robin Hood & Babes in the Wood Pantomime

24 December 201824 December 2018 Martin Banks

It’s that time of year again. Oh yes, it is! That can mean only one thing: the curtain is set to go

Antwerp Belgium Children Entertainment Forest National Opinion

Whisper it quietly to the little ones but Disney on Ice is coming back to Belgium!

15 December 2018 Martin Banks

Yes, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald are set to embark on a trip down memory lane in what promises to

Bruges Christmas Entertainment Events Flanders In focus Opinion

Only in Bruges: 3,000 blocks of ice complete with 3D projections

14 December 2018 Martin Banks

Question: where in Belgium this winter can you encounter a display of 3,000 blocks of ice complete with 3D projections?

Antwerp Belgium Entertainment Events Flanders Opinion

Festive light spectacle sparkles in diamond city

6 December 20186 December 2018 Martin Banks

Mythical animals, symbolism and legends. Yes, Christmas has it all but there’s something else happening over the festive period that

Foodie Gastronomy Opinion Restaurant Review Vietnam

The Vietnamese Gallery celebrates its 30th anniversary with panache

1 December 20181 December 2018 Martin Banks

When Lanh Pham Thi recently threw a party to mark the 30th anniversary of her restaurant she could have been

Ballet Christmas Entertainment Opinion Russia

Moscow City Ballet comes to Brussels this weekend

30 November 201830 November 2018 Martin Banks

Belgian ballet fans are in for a real treat this weekend with performances in Brussels by the world-famous Moscow City

France Opinion Travel Pulse UK

Tourism in Northern France: Black Friday Sail and See Ports campaign

24 November 2018 Martin Banks

Every year, DFDS transports more than 1.8 million passengers to the French ports of Calais and Dunkirk using their ferry