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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Ninove election probed amid fraud claims

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Ninove's municipal elections, allegations of proxy vote fraud led to an investigation.…

Antwerp resident plea to save Brown Cafe

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp benefits from an expanding initiative to maintain its vintage "Brown Cafés" (bruine…

Belgium adopts EU sole size, reduces waste for fishermen

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian fishermen can now catch sole at 24 cm, aligning with EU standards,…

Geel’s Thomas More teachers strike: “Management lied for 10 years”

Geel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Thomas More University College in Geel experienced a staff strike involving 40 members…

Antwerp Bus 36: Drivers engaged with loitering youths after Saturday incident

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bus operators from line 36 on Antwerp's Left Bank initiated an affirmative dialogue…

Lede celebrates 1,000 years with art installation

Lede (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kateliine De Corte's line-focused performance in Lede, inspired by lke Gers and Nick…

Russia hit city of Kyiv, Sumy with drone attacks

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ukrainian officials said that overnight Russian drone attacks caused a fire in Kyiv,…

Mechelen: Taxi confiscated near Liersesteenweg on Sunday

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The local police confiscated a vehicle that served as the transportation for an…

Torhout M27 Rijksweg accident: 1 injured, lanes reopened

Torhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - An accident on the Rijksweg in Torhout resulted in a man sustaining severe…

Limburg police zones consider mergers for better efficiency

Limburg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Limburg has 2 main police zones, CARMA and LRH, covering Genk and Hasselt.…

Finance Minister Jan Jambon denies secret capital gains deal

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgium’s new finance minister, Jan Jambon, has rejected the presence of a separate…

Kosovo votes in key election amid Serbia tensions

Pristina (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Voters started casting ballots in Kosovo on February 9, 2025. The election is…

Far-right leaders gather in Madrid for EU opposition rally

Madrid (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban and France's Marine Le Pen held a…

Egypt condemns Israeli proposal for Palestinian state in Saudi

Cairo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Egypt condemned remarks by Israeli officials proposing the establishment of a Palestinian state…

Drunk father crashes car in Veurne, rescued with 4-year-old

Veurne (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On February 7, 2025, around 8:20 PM, a drunk father crashed on Heerwillems…

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