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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Izegem: Chris Seynaeve finishes Canada Arctic Ultra at Zaventem

Izegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -The Izegem resident Chris Seynaeve has returned from the Arctic Ultra's finish line, which…

Aarschot tackles illegal dumping with EcoWerf cameras

Aarschot (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Aarschot is using EcoWerf’s mobile cameras to catch illegal trash dumpers, especially near…

40 Flemish & Brussels libraries launch free Cinébib

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -A total of 40 libraries throughout Flanders and Brussels will activate Cinébib today. The…

Hasselt Extreme Noir: 36-year-old man sentenced to 18 months, €8K fine

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 36-year-old Brussels resident arrested at the Extrema Noir dance event in Trixxo…

Deurne’s Arendshoflaan: Explosive detonation damages apartment window 

Deurne (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - An explosion occurred at an apartment in the Arendshoflaan last night, causing damage…

Genk: Nawal Farih leads CD&V in chamber replacing Muylle

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Nawal Farih, a 36-year-old, is the new CD&V leader in the Belgian Chamber,…

Dilbeek Eylenboschstraat roadworks block 3 roads effect shops

Dilbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Roadworks in Eylenboschstraat, Schepdaal, Belgium closed all 3 access roads, impacting businesses. Laura's…

Mechelen uses AI to digitize historic documents

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen is digitizing historical documents using Transkribus, an AI-powered tool that reads handwriting,…

Sint-Agatha-Berchem extends gathering ban until May 12

Sint-Agatha-Berchem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mayor Christian Lamouline extended the gathering ban in Sint-Agatha-Berchem until May 12th, 2025…

Aalter faces increase in illegal dumping, De Smul concerned

Aalter (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Aalter, Belgium, struggles with illegal dumping, despite a free container park. Reports rose…

Sint-Niklaas Peace Festival expands to 4 Days in 2025

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Peace Festival in Sint-Niklaas will run from September 4-7, 2025 to celebrate…

Overijse ends €200K school bus service, Filip Boon explains

Overijse (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Overijse will stop its municipal bus service for primary schools in September 2025,…

Pelt Sint Oda opens 150m long building, serving 240 residents

Pelt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Sint Oda in Overpelt opened a new 150m-long main building to centralise logistics.…

Belgian prosecutors arrest suspects in EU Parliament corruption probe

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian prosecutors announced several individuals had been arrested for questioning in relation to…

Kremlin denies confirming demands to US for war cessation

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Kremlin declined to comment on a Reuters report that Russia had presented…

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