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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Ex-Alderman jailed for drunk driving death in Oudenaarde crash

Oudenaarde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mathieu Mas received a prison term of 6 months alongside a 4,000 euro…

PVDA protests Boom financial cuts amid bankruptcy warnings

Boom (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The PVDA members in Boom organise protests against the financial policy measures adopted…

Brussels court demands flight path shake-up at Zaventem

Zaventem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The federal government should modify air traffic routes going above Brussels Airport to…

Elderly man dies after altercation, police hunt suspect

Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - An elderly person aged over 65 passed away when an unknown individual pushed…

Flemish star Chris Cauwenberghs dies at the age of  78

Flemish (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Flemish actor Chris Cauwenberghs reached the age of 78 before he died. Cauwenberghs…

Mystery powder letter at Kortrijk courthouse contained Atropine

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Atropine was discovered in a white powder enclosed in the letter when it…

Kesselse Feesten continues in Leuven with new organisers

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Kesselse Feesten funfair in Leuven is continuing under a new group, KesselViert,…

Mechelen sells 5 Garden District homes with the housing Plan

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen sold 5 empty homes in the Garden District (prices: €131,000–€173,000). Buyers must…

France seeks trade protection from Chinese dteel imports

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - French government spokesperson Sophie Primas said that France and other European nations will…

Dutch chef of De Librije Jonnie Boer dies at the age of 61

Amsterdam (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Jonnie Boer, renowned Dutch chef of De Librije, passed away from pulmonary embolism.…

Russia reserves nuclear option if west strikes, Shoigu warns

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Moscow's top security official, Sergei Shoigu, in an interview with the TASS state…

Herent alderman Maarten challenges Mahdi in CD&V vote 

Herent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - CD&V has leadership elections from May 1–15, 2025. Sammy Mahdi seeks re-election. Maarten…

Woman dragged 20m by truck in Dendermonde in a horror crash

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Mechelseste  enweg in Dendermonde resulted in a serious injury to a woman…

Zellik gas scare turns out to be stinking garbage emergency 

Zellik (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Emergency medical teams reached Zellik on Wednesday afternoon to assess a suspected gas…

Smoke-free Gooikoorts debuts Sam Bettens Kadril 50th anniversary

Gooik (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The upcoming edition of Gooikoorts will establish a complete smoke-free environment at the…

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