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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Ghent police investigate Nazi salutes at NSV protest Thursday

Ghent  (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent police are examining the individuals who performed Nazi salutes while the radical…

Bierbeek house fire: Overheated lamp destroys home, elderly safe

Bierbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - An overheated, brooding lamp ignited the flames that destroyed the house located on Zwartehoekstraat…

Goodyear CEO’s wife murdered in robbery in Sint-Pieters-Woluwe  

Sint-Pieters-Woluwe (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 61-year-old woman lost her life on March 17 when robbers attacked her…

Puurs-Sint-Amands police weigh RVs warn overweight risk

Puurs-Sint-Amands (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Motorhomes and caravan owners can receive free weight and inspection services currently at…

Thousands protest in Istanbul over Imamoglu’s imprisonment

Istanbul (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Saturday, tens of thousands congregated in Istanbul to protest the imprisonment of…

Russia prepares new offensive to pressure Ukraine in talks

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ukrainian government and military analysts indicated that Russian forces are gearing up to…

US warns French firms over DEI compliance rules

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Trump administration has issued a letter to French firms with U.S. government…

Ninove introduces home ID card service for reduced mobility

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ninove's "Loket aan huis" helps people who can't visit city hall get a…

Beringen expands tourism with 60K stays and mining projects

Beringen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Beringen (60,000+ overnight stays/year) aims to attract more business travelers with conference spaces…

Hoboken Umicore invests €400M to refine 18 metals by 2030

Hoboken (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Umicore is investing €400M to upgrade its Hoboken plant by 2030, improving fine…

Belgian coast home sales drop while prices rise in 2024

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In 2024, Belgian coastal home sales declined slightly, with Zeebrugge seeing the biggest…

Hasselt sees large crowds over ID updates after Kortessem merger

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kortessem is now part of Hasselt, changing street names and postal codes. Many…

Jan De Troij  26 years old ends ‘Blokken’ record streak at 15 episodes

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The television quiz 'Blokken' concluded Jan De Troij's (26) longest appearance at episode…

Kortrijk Railway Station demolition halted by permit council

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Council for Permit Disputes paused the demolition of Kortrijk Railway Station (built…

Deurne Bosuil Stand 2 demolished for 8,700-seat upgrade

Deurne (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Stand 2 at Bosuil Stadium in Deurne, Antwerp, Belgium, is being demolished and…

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