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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Affligem plans solar park as Mayor De Donder reviews impact

Affligem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The town of Affligem is considering a solar panel park near Pastoriweg, Oude…

Asse Sint-Martinuskerk church closed after weak columns found

Asse (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Sint-Martinuskerk church in Asse, Belgium, has been closed due to weak columns…

Marlux-Stradus takeover plan: 220 jobs at risk, unions warn

Tessenderlo-Ham (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The ABVV, together with ACV unions, show concern regarding the potential Vercruysse family…

Barry Callebaut doubles chocolate production in Halle: 338K tons

Halle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut aims to boost production capabilities at its Halle facility…

Brussels’ DOD closes after 40+ years after going bankrupt

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - All DOD clothing retail stores permanently stopped their operations. DOD introduced its first…

Koenraad begins 7th term as Dentergem Mayor amid investigation

Dentergem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Koenraad Degroote, mayor of Dentergem for over 35 years, started his 7th term…

Grobbendonk woman arrested: Abused husband, 60 neglected dogs

Grobbendonk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The police arrested a woman who lives in Grobbendonk in the province of…

Belgium train strikes continue as Minister Crucke responds

Brussels  (Brussels  Morning Newspaper) - Belgium faces major train disruptions due to ongoing strikes by unions like METISP-Protect,…

Fire brigade rescues swimmer from Scheldt in Temse

Rupelmonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The fire brigade in Rupelmonde,  in the municipality of Kruibeke, rescued a person…

Van Achter starts 19-municipality tour in Watermael-Boitsfort

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Flemish Brussels Minister Cieltje Van Achter (N-VA) has made her first visit to…

Man drives into Leie in Dentergem, reports accident next morning

Dentergem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A young man from Oeselgem near Dentergem drove his car into the Leie…

EU Commission allocates another €1 billion to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Commission provided another €1 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine. The…

EU to cut Ukrainian sugar imports amid price concerns, farmer protests

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ukrainian sugar imports are being cut sharply by the European Commission after EU…

Hungary opposes Ukraine’s fast-tracked EU accession

Budapest (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hungary’s European Affairs Minister Janos Boka told the Financial Times on Thursday that…

Meta rolls out AI assistant in 41 European countries

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said Thursday it would roll…

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