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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Commission president Von der Leyen praises Central Europe’s strategic role

Prague (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen commended Central Europe for its…

AfD’s landmark win in Thuringia stuns German politics

Berlin (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Germany’s far-right AfD succeeded in a landmark first regional vote in the…

Ghent’s cinema rex reopens for renovation previews

Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In late 2023, Ghent city council purchased the historic Cinema Rex, built in…

Belgian inflation and food price trends

Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In August, Belgian inflation was 2.5-2.9%, with olive oil up 27% and baby…

Dendermonde’s flower parade thrives amid dahlia shortage

Dendermonde (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Saint-Gilles Flower Parade faced a shortage of nearly half a million dahlias…

Brussels FloraBru project 

Brussels (The Brussels Morning newspaper): In Brussels, the FloraBru project invites residents to adopt 1 km  plots for…

Unsettled weather with thunderstorm chances

Brussels (The Brussels Morning newspaper): Heavy rain and lightning are predicted for today as thunderstorms approach. Temperatures at…

Leuven’s annual fair: Celebrating tradition and fun

Leuven (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Leuven Fair, a beloved annual event on the first Monday of September,…

Freddy Willockx’s daughter runs for Sint-Niklaas council

Sint-Niklaas (The Brussels morning Newspaper): Sarah Willockx, 49, is running for the municipal council in Sint-Niklaas to honor…

EU condemns Chinese actions in the South China Sea

Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Nabila Massrali Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has released a…

MEP Tertsch condemns Islamophobia as left-wing fabrication

Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Spanish MEP Hermann Tertsch fiercely denounces Islamophobia as a fabricated tool of…

UAE and EU Council presidents work to boost bilateral ties

Abu Dhabi (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Charles Michel,…

Renewable energy surplus causes negative electricity prices

Belgium (The brussels morning news paper): Electricity prices went down a lot recently because of extra power from…

Anderlecht Mayors demand police station at Brussels-South

Anderlecht (The Brussels morning Newspaper): The mayors of Anderlecht want a permanent police station at Brussels-South station to…

EU calls for lifting force majeure on Libya’s oil fields

Tripoli (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union Delegation and the diplomatic missions of EU Member States…

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