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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Limburg companies struggle to hire highly educated workers

Limburg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Businesses throughout Limburg encounter growing challenges in hiring highly qualified staff. Young talent…

Harelbeke Mayor hosts mini cycle race during E3 Saxo Classic

Herelbeke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Harelbeke, led by Mayor Michaël Vannieuwenhuyze, celebrates local cyclists with a special E3…

Sint-Truiden N722 parking: Traffic jams & cemetery access issues

Sint-Truiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Former operations on the N722 long-term parking lot at Sint-Truiden remain incomplete as…

Houthalen-Helchteren boosts security after Turks-Kurds riots

Houthalen-Helchteren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Riots in Limburg involved Kurds and Turks after a Newroz celebration in Kessel-Lo.…

Kosmos renovation in Westouter faces safety concerns

Westouter (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Kosmos on Rodeberg in Westouter, Heuvelland, Belgium is under renovation into a…

Federal police search Humbeek canal for car wrecks, 3 found

Humbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Police in Grimbergen and federal authorities are searching canals for old cars to…

Affligem plans solar park as Mayor De Donder reviews impact

Affligem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The town of Affligem is considering a solar panel park near Pastoriweg, Oude…

Asse Sint-Martinuskerk church closed after weak columns found

Asse (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Sint-Martinuskerk church in Asse, Belgium, has been closed due to weak columns…

Marlux-Stradus takeover plan: 220 jobs at risk, unions warn

Tessenderlo-Ham (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The ABVV, together with ACV unions, show concern regarding the potential Vercruysse family…

Barry Callebaut doubles chocolate production in Halle: 338K tons

Halle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut aims to boost production capabilities at its Halle facility…

Brussels’ DOD closes after 40+ years after going bankrupt

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - All DOD clothing retail stores permanently stopped their operations. DOD introduced its first…

Koenraad begins 7th term as Dentergem Mayor amid investigation

Dentergem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Koenraad Degroote, mayor of Dentergem for over 35 years, started his 7th term…

Grobbendonk woman arrested: Abused husband, 60 neglected dogs

Grobbendonk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The police arrested a woman who lives in Grobbendonk in the province of…

Belgium train strikes continue as Minister Crucke responds

Brussels  (Brussels  Morning Newspaper) - Belgium faces major train disruptions due to ongoing strikes by unions like METISP-Protect,…

Fire brigade rescues swimmer from Scheldt in Temse

Rupelmonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The fire brigade in Rupelmonde,  in the municipality of Kruibeke, rescued a person…

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