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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MEPs debate EU’s strategy on Ukraine and global challenges

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - MEPs today, on January 22, 2025, discussed the conclusions of the December EU…

Nick Daems reports fly-tipping on Noorderlaan, Antwerp

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Nick Daems discovered fly-tipping on Noorderlaan, Antwerp, over the weekend. He urged authorities…

Uccle faces €5K fine over Waterloo’s bicycle rack removal

Uccle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) –  A court ordered the municipality of Uccle to reinstall the bicycle racks taken…

Geel house fire: father rescues family of 5 through window

Geel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In the early hours of the morning, a family of 5 in Geel escaped…

Former Wolvertem town hall sold for €410K, to be renovated

Wolvertem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The old town hall in Wolvertem was sold for €410,000. Mayor Gerda Van…

Leuven again facing childcare worker shortage in 2025

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leuven's childcare sector faces a shortage with 695 job openings. VDAB, led by…

Crystal Ship Festival’s 9th edition in Ostend focus on’Change’

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 9th edition of The Crystal Ship arts festival in Oostende (March 31…

Lanaken’s speed control catches 587 drivers in December

Lanaken (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In December, 2024 Industrieweg's speed control system moved to enhance cyclist safety, catching…

European Union considers Trump’s demand to boost US gas imports

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Commission’s spokesperson for energy, Anna-Kaisa Itkonen, said that the European Union expects…

Slovakia’s opposition leader accuses Robert Fico of EU exit plans

Bratislava (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Slovakia’s opposition leader Michal Simecka launched an attempt to dismiss Prime Minister Robert…

Ghent: Een Hart Voor Vluchtelingen seeks 300 sqm location

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Een Hart Voor Vluchtelingen, a non-profit in Ghent, aids refugees and asylum seekers,…

Brussels plans SUBjonction, €4.6M cultural hub by 2030

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Brussels plans to launch SUBjonction, a sociocultural space under the North-South railway, revitalizing…

President Trump orders U.S. withdraw from World Health Organization

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - U.S. President Donald Trump, after taking office, issued a series of executive actions,…

Bomb threat at Delhaize Mechelen-Noord promptly resolved

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A bomb threat at the Delhaize supermarket in Mechelen-Noord led to a police…

Fire destroys Wevelgem apartment, investigation underway

Wevelgem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A fire broke out in an apartment in Wevelgem, possibly caused by a…

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