“Fundamental questions remain” in wake of Ceuta crisis, say MEPs
By Martin Banks MEPs have called for action on “various levels” to prevent a repeat of events in Ceuta.
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August 6, 2026 Belgian zoo offers safe haven for threatened bird species
By Martin Banks A Belgian zoo is doing its bit to help save a bird species threatened with extinction.
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August 6, 2026 Drones: playing an “ever more important role in Europe’s economy and security”
By Martin Banks Drone technologies are evolving quickly and that future EU action should prioritise its ability to detect, prevent and respond to malicious activities in the European airspace.
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August 5, 2026 Regional “perspectives” must remain at the heart of European policymaking.
By Martin Banks That was the message to emerge from a meeting of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) when it got together in Gotland for a political bureau meeting of 2026.
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August 5, 2026 App offers chance to explore – and keep fit
By Martin Banks A retired telecoms worker from Belgium is among those behind an innovative smartphone app that aims to keep you fit and discover “hidden gems” all over the world. Philippe Pleckspaen helped launch “Jooks”, an application that helps you navigate your way around a locality, spotlighting places of interest. The idea is that […]
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August 4, 2026 EU parliament should reconvene to discuss Ceuta crisis, say some MEPs
By Martin Banks Some MEPs have formally requested that the European Parliament be convened on an “exceptional basis” for an urgent debate on the migration crisis in Ceuta. This, they say, should be with the participation of the Council and the European Commission. The parliament is currently in recess for the summer and reconvening would be […]
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August 1, 2026 A significant “milestone” for Belgian animal park
By Martin Banks A Belgium conservation centre has chalked up a world first.
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August 1, 2026 ECR says Ceuta crisis is “direct result of years of weakness”
By Martin Banks Some MEPs say the renewed migration crisis in Ceuta “once again demonstrates the consequences of migration policies that send the wrong signals.”
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August 1, 2026 Europe’s energy supply “must become more independent,” says EE
By Martin Banks The body representing civil society at EU level has called for a “comprehensive storage strategy
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July 28, 2026 “Europe is burning” – say MEPs
By Martin Banks MEPs have called on the EU to “urgently implement a European heatwave action plan.”
