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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Ghent Belfry Carillon adds folk song after complaints

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent's Belfry carillon song selection sparked debate as residents wanted more folk music.…

Wetteren: Mariagaard’s €300K green playground revamp begins

Wetteren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mariagaard school is renovating its playgrounds, replacing concrete with greenery. Work on the…

N80 Alken: Fighting resulted in 2 hospitalised 3 arrested

Alken (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Law enforcement officials responded to the N80 in Alken, in the Limburg province…

7 Brussels parties meet on budget and formation talks

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A Brussels Parliament group made up of negotiators from MR, PS, Les Engagés,…

River Aa meanders restored in Vorselaar Grobbendonk

Flemish (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Aa River flows again through the Graafweide-Schupleer nature reserve that embraces both…

Bredene closes ‘Serving You’ care center, relocates 14  residents

Bredene (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 'Serving You' care centre in Bredene, Belgium, was closes after operating without…

UZA early Lung Cancer test for smokers aged 55-74 in Antwerp 

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - University Hospital Antwerp, together with the University of Antwerp, begin early lung cancer…

Mechelen kids took a mock trial in court in De esdoorn school case

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Students from De Esdoorn Primary School in Hombeek attended the Court of First…

Overijse sports hall threatens Stag Beetles: Natuurpunt Warns

Overijse (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Overijse in Flemish Brabant stag beetle population concerns Natuurpunt Druivenstreek. The new…

Brussels daycare abuse scandal: Prosecutor investigates complaints

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Brussels public prosecutor launched an investigation to determine if abuses occurred at…

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 21, intensify in Rafah

Jerusalem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Local health authorities said that Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed…

US and Russia begin Black Sea ceasefire talks in Riyadh

Riyadh (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - U.S. and Russian delegates started discussions in Saudi Arabia on March 24, 2025,…

EU Parliament debates €20m plan for monthly scaffolding

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Officials in the European Parliament are evaluating a €20 million proposal for the…

Turkish court jails Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu amid protests

Istanbul (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed on Sunday pending trial on a corruption…

62-year-old stabs man in Turnhout store, owner stops attack

Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 62-year-old man attacked a 54-year-old man with a knife in a Cyprus…

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