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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Over 2,000 Antwerp residents call for more green areas

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Over 2,000 residents signed a petition for more trees and green spaces in…

Hasselt-Kortessem residents save 630,000  post-merger after 15% drop

Hasselt- Kortessem ( Brussels Morning Newspaper ) - As Hasselt unites with Kortessem, the local taxpayers save €630,000…

Graffitistraatie in Ghent becomes a bicycle-free street

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Graffitistraatje (Werregarenstraatje) in Ghent is now a pedestrian-only street. Senator Stephanie D'Hose…

Bruges AZ Sint-Lucas Hospital opens KOALA building with 270 spots

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On January 27, 2025, AZ Sint-Lucas Hospital opened the KOALA building, featuring a…

Hungary secures EU guarantees on energy security concerns

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said the European Union had agreed to provide…

Antwerp sets up 15 bike repair stations in 12 parks

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The province of Antwerp is spending €25,000 to set up 15 bike repair…

Balen: Heidi De Schepper missing since 2010, no trace found

Balen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Police discovered Heidi De Schepper's disappearance from Balen in early 2010 following eight months…

EU medicine agency announces departure from X, moves to Bluesky

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on January 27, 2025, that it would…

West Flanders wine brotherhood starts with 20 growers 

Heuvelland (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A new wine growers' brotherhood has started in West Flanders, Belgium, with members…

MIVB hikes prices in Belgium with a 5% increase from Feb 1

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -  On February 1, 2025, all transportation prices operated by MIVB, NMBS and TEC,…

Wortel prison chaos: 30 inmates refuse cells, set fire

Wortel ( Brussels Morning Newspaper ) - A prison disturbance erupted at Wortel when inmates numbering about 30…

European Union may lift energy, transport sanctions on Syria

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union may soon lift sanctions on Syria over energy and transport,…

NATO to share classified targets with the defense industry, EU

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has begun a procedure to share some…

Flood alerts issued for rivers in Wallonia and Flanders

Wallonia (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Wallonia, 13 rivers are under high flood alert due to rising water…

Tongerlo & Zoerle-Parwijs houses shot at: 39-year-old arrested

Tongerlo (Brussels Morning Newspaper ) - On the night of January 24th, 2025, residents of Zoerle-Parwijs and Tongerlo…

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