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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Blankenberge moves Beaufort artwork to Belle Epoque 

Blankenberg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - French artist Romain Weintzem made 3 Art Nouveau sculptures for Beaufort24. His green…

Borsbeek play forest at Fort 3 temporarily closed for safety 

Borsbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The forest play area at Fort 3 in Borsbeek is closed due to…

Ireland calls for calm EU response to US tariffs

Dublin (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The trade minister of Ireland said he believes there is a strong consensus…

Denderleeuw station upgrades by Infrabel disrupt trains

Denderleeuw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Denderleeuw station is being modernised by Infrabel with new tracks, signals, and platforms…

Thomas Aquinas’ Skull arrives in Antwerp amid authenticity debate

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A holy relic representing the skull of Thomas Aquinas will soon arrive in…

PM Bart De Wever orders use of the French community name in Belgium

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - "The services and institutions of the federal government must use the name French…

Fire breaks out at Old Dendermonde prison grounds, 22 evacuated

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The old prison facilities at Dendermonde experienced an overnight blaze that resulted in…

120 artists celebrate Ostend’s Thermae Palace with postcard art

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - More than 120 artists dedicated their artistic talents to express their homage to…

Fire ladder truck crashes in Ganshoren, minor injuries reported

Ganshoren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A Brussels firefighter ladder truck struck a private auto while driving in Ganshoren…

Antwerp Rubens house hosts Tulip festival with 1000 plants

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Rubens House in Antwerp initiates its tulip festival by hosting 1,000 tulips…

Bellewaerde Ypres reopens Amazonia ride in West Flanders 

Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Bellewaerde amusement park in Ypres has begun its new season by reopening…

Fire engine crashes into Jette home on Wereldtentoonstellingslaan

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A fire engine of the Brussels fire brigade collided with a passenger car…

Niel’s Chiro Hiro seeks €100,000 to finish new building

Niel (Brussels Newspaper) - Chiro Hiro, a youth group in Niel, needs €100,000 by July 1st, 2025, to…

Austria shifts stance on Mercosur deal amid US tariffs

Vienna (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Austrian Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer has urged the European Commission to prepare a…

Italy: Retaliatory tariffs would be wrong response to US

Rome (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Italy's Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warned against putting retaliatory tariffs on the United…

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