Sarhan Basem

Sarhan Basem is Brussels Morning's Senior Correspondent to the European Parliament. With a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, Sarhan brings a unique blend of linguistic finesse and analytical prowess to his reporting. Specializing in foreign affairs, human rights, civil liberties, and security issues, he delves deep into the intricacies of global politics to provide insightful commentary and in-depth coverage. Beyond the world of journalism, Sarhan is an avid traveler, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and enjoys unwinding with a good book or indulging in outdoor adventures whenever possible.
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Hasselt Ursuline sisters’ Lease Convent to Asjette for 30 years

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Ursuline Sisters donate their 1772 Hasselt convent (Huis De Roode Poort) to…

Arson attack targets family home in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek

Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A family home in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, Brussels, was deliberately set on fire on Friday…

Arnout Hauben launches free 6km Turnhout Podwalk with 27 stops

Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - VRT presenter Arnout Hauben launched the Turnhout Podwalk in September 2025, a free…

Limburg police launch school safety protocol in Hasselt

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hasselt schools follow the Limburg Capital Region police’s updated 2025 protocol, covering 30…

Antwerp central fire station and shelter relocating to Digipolis

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A central Antwerp fire station and part of the city’s homeless shelter will…

Tessenderlo launches cemetery greening project with IOED, Bouve

Tessenderlo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Tessenderlo and Houthalen-Helchteren launched cemetery greening projects. IOED Lage Kempen and Dirk Bouve…

Assenede cemetery renovated under Alderman Van Zele

Assenede (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Assenede cemetery was renovated after weeds up to 1.5 meters caused concern. Alderman…

French court convicts ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Libyan funding scandal

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted by the Paris criminal court…

Apple says Digital Markets Act unfairly targets iPhone maker in European Union

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - US tech giant Apple has called on the European Union to revoke the…

Global Security of Submarine Cables Threatened by Geopolitical and Physical Risks

Submarine cables, which carry over 95% of international data, are facing heightened threats from accidental damage and deliberate…

Ghent council to discuss school farm cuts and free toilet action

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Ghent, citizen proposals from Schoolhoeve De Campagne, Plasactie, and Patrasche will be…

Antwerp conducts a fire drill for water transport on the Albert Canal

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - 5 Antwerp fire zones conducted a major Albert Canal drill, pumping 4,000 litres…

Residents raise concerns over N8 traffic in the Ypres area

Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Residents of Brielen, Elverdinge, and Woesten near Ypres raise concerns over N8 traffic.…

Kremlin rejects Donald Trump’s ‘paper tiger’ remarks on Russia

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Wednesday, the Kremlin dismissed US President Donald Trump's comment calling Russia a…

Atos wins major European Union cybersecurity services contract

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Wednesday, the Paris-listed European multinational information technology service and consulting company Atos…

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