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 to investigate aluminium import surge amid US tariffs

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - According to reports, the European Union is undertaking an investigation into a premature…

EU debates funding for Radio Free Europe after U.S. cuts

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Union government ministers on March 18, 2025, debated how to keep Radio…

EU, UK to put more pressure on Russia in talks

London (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union and Britain will increase pressure on Russia and enhance defence…

German Bundestag set for key vote on economic growth fund

Berlin (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Germany's Bundestag, the lower house of parliament is set to vote on March…

Truck spills 1000L Diesel in Turnhout due to road condition

Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A truck spilt 1,000 litres of diesel on Schietstandlaan in Turnhout's Veediik industrial…

Hasselt roadworks cause jams until 2025, solutions underway

Hasselt ( Brussels Morning Newspaper) - AWV is fixing roads in Alken (N722) and Stevoort (Runkstersteenweg) until December…

Bertembos illegal dumping marks 3rd case in Kortenberg 

Kortenberg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A hiker found illegal dumping in the forest near Bertembos, Kortenberg, Belgium upsetting…

Ninove cuts €20K for GROS & Oxfam, Mayor D’Haeseleer concerned

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ninove is closing its Municipal Council for Development Cooperation (GROS) and cutting €20,000…

Baal: Renovated Sven Nys cycling centre reopens, 107 km route

Baal (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Sven Nys Cycling Center in Baal, Tremelo, Belgium reopens Friday, March 21,…

Sint-Niklaas gardeners forced to leave 11 plots by May 1

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Gardeners in Sint-Niklaas must leave their 11 community garden plots in Peter Benoitpark…

Wichelen builds a new fire station with modern facilities

Wichelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Wichelen is building a new fire station near Moleken on an industrial estate.…

EU approves third €3.5 billion tranche for Ukraine

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union Council has approved the third tranche to Ukraine in the…

Ukraine downs 90 Russian drones in overnight attack

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Ukrainian Air Force said its air defence units downed 90 of 174…

Kaja Kallas: Russian conditions show Putin does not want Ukraine peace

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that conditions demanded by Russia…

Syria’s foreign minister to attend EU conference in Brussels

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Syria's foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani will participate in an annual EU conference on…

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