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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EU leaders to address defence spending and economic growth

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Union leaders will discuss on March 20, 2025, to do more to…

Organ Grinder Championship returns to Diest on September 7

Diest (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Organ Grinder Championship returns to Diest, Flemish Brabant, on September 7th, 2025,…

Keerbergen Gets 1st Butcher Shop in 2 Years by Alwin Van Geel

Keerbergen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Butcher Alwin Van Geel and his partner Jessica are opening a new shop…

Bruges’ Alstom appeals after losing NMBS €3.4B train order

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgium chose Spanish company CAF for a €3.4 billion train contract, rejecting Alstom’s…

Sint-Amands broad school opens: Athletes welcome after hours

Sint-Amands (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Klauterpark comprehensive school now operates in Sint-Amands (Puurs-Sint-Amands). The facilities in a…

Oudenaarde: 4 care workers arrested for abuse, expert speaks

Oudenaarde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - 4 young care home workers in Oudenaarde were arrested for stealing from and…

Anderlecht teacher threatened twice by students at Sint-Guido

Anderlecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The teaching staff at Sint-Guido-Instituut in Anderlecht experienced two threatening incidents from students…

Aalter delays foreign registration, Mayor De Crem defends it

Aalter (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Foreigners in Aalter face long registration delays of 136 days vs. 15 for…

Genk boosts walking tourism, launches Thor park experience

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Genk aims to increase its pedestrian tourism numbers for the upcoming year. Visit…

Ronse Werkplaats workers protest over safety, jobs & management

Ronse (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Workers at Werkplaats, Ronse, Belgium protested over safety concerns due to lack of…

Tervuren Blue Lions unveil new tennis, hockey, padel courts

Tervuren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Blue Lions in Tervuren, in the province of Flemish Brabant, now has…

Hoogstraten campus Noorderkempen brings Kempen firms together

Hoogstraten (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Campus Noorderkempen in Hoogstraten is a new 10,000 m² business complex with offices…

De Lijn cuts Limburg buses in July: 5 lines axed, 15 reduced

Limburg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Transport company De Lijn plans to eliminate specific bus routes throughout Limburg beginning…

Oudsbergen: Man threatens bailiff, found dead with illegal weapons

Oudsbergen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Police discovered multiple illegal weapons along with explosives while executing a search of…

Brussels formation talks stall, parties to reconvene Monday

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - MR, together with PS and Les EngagĂ©s, Groen, Vooruit and CD&V, failed to…

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