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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Moscow hit by a massive Ukrainian drone strike, killing one

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ukraine carried out its biggest drone attack on the Russian capital with over…

Tongeren Rip deal: Shooter acquitted, fined €12K, 2 years jail

Tongeren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Dutch defendant escaped prosecution for attempted manslaughter charges following his involvement with…

Vorst shooting: 1 injured, 30+ bullet casings found

Vorst (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Vorst district of Brussels witnessed a shooting incident late Monday night, which…

Brussels courts face delays due to structural understaffing

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgium's courts face severe delays due to staff shortages, especially in Brussels and…

Antwerp plans museum expansion at St. Carolus Borromeus

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - St. Carolus Borromeus Church (400 years old) in Antwerp is enhancing the visitor…

Torhout petting zoo welcomes triplets from 12 Vlaams Ewes

Torhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - At a petting zoo, in Torhout Vlaams schaap ewes have all given birth,…

Overijse gas leak prompts evacuation of nurseries and school

Overjise (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A major gas leak in Overijse at Kokstraat and Brusselsesteenweg during Fluvius utility…

Cyclists’ Union Pajottenland urges safer roads, 30 km/h limit

Pajottenland (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Cyclists' Union in Pajottenland, led by Lieven Taleman, wants safer roads for…

Brussels’ De Munt & Proximus bring Generation Opera to TikTok

Brussels ( Brussels Morning Newspaper) - De Munt and Proximus launched Generation Opera on TikTok, cutting Puccini’s Tosca…

11 Afghan family members hospitalised due to CO leak in Leke

Leke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Emergency services responded to a CO leak in a house on Lekedorpstraat, Leke,…

Romanian Far-right candidate Georgescu to fight ban from presidential election

Bucharest (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Romanian far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu will challenge a decision to ban him…

Farys warns: Odd taste in Bruges-Brakel drinking water

East Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Drinking water supplied by Farys could have unusual odour or taste during…

Gulf markets fall as US tariffs raise global growth fears

Riyadh (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Gulf stock markets fell in early trade as U.S. import tariffs raised concerns…

Polish PM Tusk urges allies to respect partners, avoid arrogance

Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on "friends" to respect their partners and…

Zelenskiy to meet Saudi crown prince ahead of US-Ukraine talks

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is traveling to Saudi Arabia for talks with Crown…

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