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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Diest & Scherpenheuvel-Zichem fires prompt caution amid dry March

Scherpenheuvel-Zichem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Fire personnel warn citizens to exercise caution because of recent fires which started…

Zeebrugge sets record with Ever Greet’s 16.3m draft arrival

Zeebrugge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Port of Zeebrugge established a new historical milestone when a vessel entered…

Ghent University Rector election: Van de Walle vs De Sutter

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Ghent University rector election has turned into an official rivalry between Rik…

Woman stabbed in Veerle Laakdal by neighbor

Veerle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A neighbour from Veerle (Laakdal) stabbed a female resident in an argument that escalated…

Ghent strikes cut business sales up to 50%, owners concerned

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Strikes near Gent-Sint-Pieters affect local businesses like Traiteur Toulouse and Bakkerij De Panda,…

CORA closes 7 Belgian stores by 2026, affecting 1,800 jobs 

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - CORA, a grocery chain owned by Louis Delhaize, is closing 7 stores in…

Lommel motocross rules eased by Inge Moors for environment

Lommel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Inge Moors (CD&V) announced changes to the motocross center's environmental permit, increasing riders…

EU antitrust chief says decision on Apple, Meta due in weeks

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera, in an address to European Parliament lawmakers, said…

EU’s Von der Leyen talks to China’s Li Qiang on tariffs

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen talked to Chinese premier Li Qiang…

Trump rejects European Union offer, 20% tariff set to begin

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - U.S. President Donald Trump has declined a European Union offer to eliminate tariffs…

Glabbeek builds 14 homes on old library site Led by Reekmans

Glabbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Glabbeek will build 14 affordable homes on the old library site, sold for…

Beveren man gets 2 years lifelong ban after 53 convictions

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -  A Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht resident faces 2 years of imprisonment due to his disregard of…

Papaoutai bar in Ravels shut for 2025 due to permit ruling

Ravel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The establishment Papaoutai, which operates as a summer bar near Ravels' Canal, has…

Aarschot, Scherpenheuvel face illegal dumping; Mayor reacts

Arschot (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Aarschot, illegal trash dumping occurred in Rillaar, including a mattress and bed…

Bonheiden’s Imelda hospital to open first ICU sun terrace

Bonheiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Imelda Hospital in Bonheiden is building Belgium’s 1st sun terrace on the ICU…

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