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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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Tielt-Winge drops field road plan amid lawsuit fears

Tielt-Winge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Tielt-Winge municipal government moved to suspend their plans to establish a new…

Russian missile hits Ukrainian hotel, killing four

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A Russian missile hit a hotel in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi…

EU Council’s Costa meets Germany’s Merz ahead of key EU defence summit

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Council President Antonio Costa hosted Germany's likely next leader Friedrich Merz for…

Schelle: 15-year-old Marte Goossen, sets eyes on Italy Paralympics 2026  

Schelle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Marte Goossen from Schelle at 15-year-old is preparing for possible selection as a…

EU Leaders to push for more defence spending

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leaders from European countries aim to support bold measures to increase defence spending…

Herenthout: Kristof Van Den Bergh’s ‘2050’ hits cinemas today

Herenthout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Journalist Eric Goens presents his documentary '2050', which is now available for cinema…

Gistel cuts vacancies to 4.5% under Mayor Defreyne’s lead

Gistel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Gistel, led by Mayor Gauthier Defreyne, reduced store vacancies from 7.4% to 4.5%…

Sint-Truiden’s Elf Latsjanen is damaged

Sint-Truiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The "Elf Latsjanen" lamppost in Sint-Truiden, a 1982 carnival symbol with 11 lights,…

Herent continues foreign aid despite cuts, Draye regrets halts

Harent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Since 2002, Herent has donated 1% of salary expenses to charity, started by…

Brussels residents complain about Vekemansstraat and Tram 10

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Brussels is rebuilding streets in Neder-Over-Heembeek, including Vekemansstraat to improve the neighbourhood. Residents…

Diest’s new pentagon platform transforms citadel views

Diest (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Diest is building a pentagon-shaped viewing platform at the former ‘Visible Bar’ site.…

Hasselt uses AI for safer Kempische Steenweg traffic flow

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hasselt uses AI to improve traffic at Kempische Steenweg. Results are expected by…

Mechelen children learn about fasting at St. Rumbold’s

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ash Wednesday is observed by Catholics worldwide on March 5, 2025. Starting Lent’s…

EU to extend gas storage targets despite price concerns

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union plans to propose an extension of gas-storage targets despite widespread…

Trump tells Greenland, ‘We will make you rich’

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - U.S. President Donald Trump restated his interest in acquiring Greenland in his speech…

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