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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Sint-Agatha-Berchem extends gathering ban until May 12

Sint-Agatha-Berchem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mayor Christian Lamouline extended the gathering ban in Sint-Agatha-Berchem until May 12th, 2025…

Aalter faces increase in illegal dumping, De Smul concerned

Aalter (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Aalter, Belgium, struggles with illegal dumping, despite a free container park. Reports rose…

Sint-Niklaas Peace Festival expands to 4 Days in 2025

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Peace Festival in Sint-Niklaas will run from September 4-7, 2025 to celebrate…

Overijse ends €200K school bus service, Filip Boon explains

Overijse (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Overijse will stop its municipal bus service for primary schools in September 2025,…

Pelt Sint Oda opens 150m long building, serving 240 residents

Pelt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Sint Oda in Overpelt opened a new 150m-long main building to centralise logistics.…

Belgian prosecutors arrest suspects in EU Parliament corruption probe

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian prosecutors announced several individuals had been arrested for questioning in relation to…

Kremlin denies confirming demands to US for war cessation

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Kremlin declined to comment on a Reuters report that Russia had presented…

Leuven: 34 caught crossing red lights at Wijgmaal, Heverlee

Wijgmal (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Leuven police detected 34 road users breaking the rules at railway crossings…

Trump vows response to EU tariffs as trade war grows

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - US President Donald Trump stated he would respond to the European Union’s retaliatory…

Bundestag to vote on Merz’s defence spending boost

Berlin (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The outgoing German lower house of parliament will hold a special session on…

Egypt welcomes Trump’s decision not to displace Gazans

Cairo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Egyptian government has expressed appreciation for President Donald Trump's statement on not…

EU leaders attend EU-South Africa summit in Cape Town

Cape Town (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, together with President of the…

G7 ministers meet in Canada amid rising tensions with Trump

La Malbaie (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Foreign ministers of G7 countries meet in Canada on March 13, 2025,…

Putin orders swift defeat of Ukrainian forces in Kursk

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper ) - Russia’s President Vladimir Putin directed his top commanders to defeat Ukrainian forces…

Kaprijke E34 crash: 5 injured in chain collision at lights

Kaprijke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Last night, six vehicles collided at the junction where expressway E34 (N49) crosses…

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