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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Bellewaerde Ypres reopens Amazonia ride in West Flanders 

Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Bellewaerde amusement park in Ypres has begun its new season by reopening…

Fire engine crashes into Jette home on Wereldtentoonstellingslaan

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A fire engine of the Brussels fire brigade collided with a passenger car…

Niel’s Chiro Hiro seeks €100,000 to finish new building

Niel (Brussels Newspaper) - Chiro Hiro, a youth group in Niel, needs €100,000 by July 1st, 2025, to…

Austria shifts stance on Mercosur deal amid US tariffs

Vienna (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Austrian Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer has urged the European Commission to prepare a…

Italy: Retaliatory tariffs would be wrong response to US

Rome (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Italy's Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warned against putting retaliatory tariffs on the United…

Genk Bokrijk reopens Air Museum with 1900 life

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bokrijk Open-Air Museum in Genk has reopened, featuring life in 1900 Haspengouw. Actor…

Ninove Mayor D’haeseleer hospitalized, interim Mayor Malfroot

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ninove Mayor D'haeseleer is in the hospital because of hepatitis. Interim mayor Malcolm…

Bruges police face complaint by 3 Extinction Rebellion activists

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Three Extinction Rebellion activists filed a complaint against Bruges police, claiming intimidation, unjust…

Velo Leuven sends unused bikes to Père Justin in Madagascar

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Velo Leuven repurposes abandoned bikes, keeping them for 3 months before reuse. Facing…

Antwerp plans noise reduction with rest areas 400m away

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp (2025–2029) plans to reduce noise, especially near homes. Measures include quieter road…

Oud-Heverlee park enhancements with new pavilion and paths

Oud-Heverlee (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The park in Oud-Heverlee near Leuven has added a skate park, pump track,…

Herentals closes unsafe viewing platforms for safety repairs

Herentals (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The city's tourist tower are closed due to rotted supporting beams compromising safety.…

Leuven court: 2 Gynecology student escapes rape sentence

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -The Leuven court made the verdict accessible to the public in the widely discussed…

Woman smashes candles at Scherpenheuvel Basilica, Pastor regrets

Scherpenheuvel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A woman at basilica around 2 a.m. have been seen breaking candles and…

Antwerp sees 250 rape reports in 2024, up 74% from 2019

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A total of 250 women reported being raped in Antwerp during 2024, which…

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