blank

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.
Follow:
4887 Articles

Antwerp: Trams to stop surfing after De Ridder calls surfers ‘halfwits’

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The upcoming updates will render tram grasping from its outer surfaces more challenging.…

Antwerp Court grants Dennis ‘Black Magic’ Burkas €20k bail release

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -The Antwerp Court of Appeal accepted the petition for provisional release, which an attorney…

65 trains halt as Belgian drivers strike over NMBS cuts

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian train drivers, including Peter, are striking over NMBS budget cuts, pension changes,…

Liedekerke woman gets 30-month sentence for sexual abuse

Liedekerke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 52-year-old Liedekerke resident received a 30-month suspended prison sentence at the Brussels…

Antwerp Central Station: 47-year-old arrested for stabbing

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The police made their arrest of the suspect who committed the fatal stabbing…

Tine Baelmans first candidate for KU Leuven rectorship 2025

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - KU Leuven celebrates its 600th anniversary in 2025 with events like the "1425…

Limburg: 3 years after fleeing Ukraine after Russian attack, 3 women rebuild

Limburg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The massive Russian attack triggered the Ukrainian exodus starting from three years ago…

Bredene’s Mathieu Bonne aims for 473km in 48 hours in Taiwan race

Bredene (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Athlete Mathieu Bonne of Bredene starts his next venture during his visit to…

Mechelen: resident helps police drone team arrest 2 burglars

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Lawbreakers who attempted to break into an establishment in Mechelen were arrested through…

Sint-Niklaas GP halts phone consults amid payment dispute

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Since February 15, 2025, Belgium has stopped reimbursing doctors for phone consultations, impacting…

Maasmechelen: New thrift store opens in Kringwinkel Maasland

Maasmechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Night of the Thrift Store held its event the previous night at…

Brussels’ students struggle with high rents

Accommodation and crime are the top concerns for students in Brussels, according to a new survey. The survey…

EU plans new support for sustainable business investments

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Commission plans to propose to provide more support to firms to…

Mortsel’s Mayor Hubeau urges NMBS for 2 trains at Oude God

Mortsel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mayor Michiel Hubeau of Mortsel advocates for increasing train service at Mortsel-Oude God…

Scholz rejects Trump’s claim blaming Ukraine for war

Berlin (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, stressed the significance of maintaining the path open…

The Brussels Morning Newspaper Logo

Subscribe for Latest Updates