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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Balen seniors stranded as gas leak disrupts heating supply

Balem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) –  On January 23, 2025, the senior citizens' homes in Balen lost their heating…

Bruges Food Bank Huize Fotini faces eviction 

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -  In January 2025, Bruges food bank Huize Fotini in Sint-Pieters, led by Christiane…

€14M renovation planned for N9 bridge in Maldegem

Maldegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The N9 bridge over the Schipdonkkanaal in Maldegem will be renovated in 2026…

Voodoo Village festival returns to Grimbergen in 2025

Grimbergen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Voodoo Village, an electronic music festival in Grimbergen, Belgium, will take place from…

MEPs reject Maduro’s illegitimate rule in Venezuela

Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - MEPs, in a resolution adopted, labelled Nicolas Maduro's presidency in Venezuela as illegitimate…

East Flanders Federal Judicial Police crack €350k fuel card scam

East Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper) –  Authorities in Belgium and Romania have reported dismantling a complex criminal operation…

Russia launched strikes on Ukraine’s city of Zaporizhzhia

Zaporizhzhia (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Russia launched a missile and drone strike on the southeastern Ukrainian city of…

Hasselt: Jessa Hospital bans alcohol by 2025

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Jessa Hospital in Hasselt is banning alcohol by April 2025, following government rules.…

Brussels Finance Minister Sven Gatz steps down after 5 years of service

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – As Minister of Finance Sven Gatz announces his departure from office, he states…

UK minister denies joining Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention

London (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The UK Government is not planning to join a pan-European trade agreement proposed…

Antwerp welcomes 25-year-old Esohe Weyden as city poet

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The city council awarded Esohe Weyden her role as Antwerp city poet during…

Limburg fire department launches 2 drones for emergencies

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Limburg fire department now uses two drones in Hasselt and Tessenderlo to…

Sint-Pieters-Leeuw: Federal Maritime police search Brussels-Charleroi Canal

Sint-Pieters-Leeuw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The authorities search the Brussels-Charleroi canal at Ruisbroek using both divers and boats…

West Flanders’s cycling growth reached at 43.8% in 5 years 

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A new Acerta report reveals significant changes in commuting habits in West Flanders,…

Cane Corso attacks man in Vilvoorde-Machelen garage

Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Wednesday, 22 January 2025, a man was attacked in his home by…

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