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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PIVH nursing students begin theory classes at Sint-Truiden hospital 

Sint-Truiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - 12 first-year nursing students from PIVH now follow theory classes at Sint-Trudo Hospital…

Mechelen rents rise above  €1,000 with Keerdok, Komet, Maarten

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Rents in Mechelen exceed €1,000 per month as new projects Keerdok, Komet, and…

KRC Genk & ZOL hospital launch 3-year health partnership in Limburg

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - East Limburg Hospital ZOL and KRC Genk FRZA Foundation launch a 3-year partnership…

Zottegem plans Heldenlaan redevelopment in 2026

Zottegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Zottegem plans to redevelop Heldenlaan in 2026, combining urgent sewer work with street…

Brussels court appoints expert in medical exam fraud

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Brussels court appointed an independent expert to review alleged fraud in the…

Gistel Mayor Defreyne acts after new violence case, boosts safety

Gistel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Gistel, Mayor Defreyne responds to rising youth violence. On August 28, 2025,…

Leuven’s 16th-century De Cleijn Donderbus gets €257K renovation

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 16th-century Leuven building De Cleijn Donderbus will be renovated with a €257,000…

Coalition of the Willing leaders meet in Paris on Ukraine

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Today, the Coalition of the Willing, led by France and Britain, is holding…

China seeks Slovakia’s support in EU relations, says Xi

Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico for his "adherence"…

Bricks fall at Dendermonde’s UNESCO Beguinage, restoration planned

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bricks fell from a chimney at Dendermonde’s Sint-Alexiusbegijnhof, a UNESCO-listed site of 61…

NSZ warns of the Waasland tunnel closure in Antwerp

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The NSZ urges clear communication ahead of the Waasland Tunnel closure (Sept 8–Dec…

De Ster Sint-Niklaas lifts entrance fee for next summer

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - From next summer, East Flanders will scrap the entrance fee at De Ster…

Genk railway station renovation nears finish, led by Karel Kriekemans

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Renovation work at Genk railway station is almost finished. The upgrades include a…

EU General Court backs EU-US data transfer agreement

Luxembourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union's second-highest court, the General Court based in Luxembourg, on Wednesday…

Russia’ Putin thanks North Korea’s Kim for help against Kyiv

Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Wednesday, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…

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