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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GO! Technical Atheneum Ypres turns detention into community service

Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - GO! Technical Atheneum in Ypres turns detention into community service, boosting responsibility. Director…

Belgian prison staff strike set for January 26 amid violence

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian prison staff plan a strike on January 26, 2025, to protest escalating…

Baby dies at De Uiltjes daycare in Tienen

Tienen (Brussels  Morning Newspaper): An incident at De Uiltjes daycare in Belgium resulted in a baby's death after…

Ghent AZ Sint Lucas expands EV charging with 72 new stations

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - AZ Sint Lucas in Ghent has added 72 EV charging stations for visitors.…

Leuven KFC Diest declares bankruptcy amid €400K debt crisis

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - KFC Diest is facing bankruptcy with €400,000 in debt and a three-match suspension.…

Design Museum Ghent renovation with 82k eco-bricks at €20M

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Design Museum in Ghent is set to reopen in autumn 2025 after…

E17 truck fire causes major traffic jam towards Ghent 

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A truck fire on the E17 near Harelbeke caused major traffic jams on…

EU enforces duties on Chinese erythritol imports

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Commission said it will impose anti-dumping tariffs on imports of the…

Brussels firefighter fined €240, faces 2-week driving ban

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A Brussels firefighter was fined €240, reduced to €160, and given 2-week driving ban.…

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht’s Aldermen control 500,000 Euros investments

Beveren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -  In Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht, the board can decree investments up to 500,000 euros without consulting…

Eurocity Direct launch disrupts Antwerp-Brussels NMBS service

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - NMBS launched the Eurocity Direct train from Amsterdam-Zuid to Brussels-South/Midi, but it reduced…

Euronext Brussels welcomes Hammock investor’s growth

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -The Brussels stock exchange has applauded hammock investing, a kind of passive investment that…

West Flanders water crisis linked to potato industry

Brussels (Brussels Morning newspaper) - West Flanders' potato industry thrives, with Clarebout, Agristo, and Aviko leading growth, but…

Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire agreement to end 15-month Gaza conflict

Doha (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A 15-month war may come to an end after Israel and Hamas reached an…

Poland accuses Russia of plotting global air terror attacks

Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russia of plotting acts of sabotage worldwide,…

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