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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Ursula von der Leyen visits Kosovo to discuss EU path

Pristina (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - During her visit to Kosovo, EU President Ursula von der Leyen criticized Russia's…

Georgia’s election to define path toward EU

Tbilisi (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Georgians are voting in a critical parliamentary election that will decide the country's…

Turnout’s Heilig Graf School expands new beauty salon and classrooms for students

Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Heilig Graf School has expanded by purchasing an old carpentry workshop, creating two classrooms,…

Replacement buses for Mechelen routes due to maintenance Until November 3

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Travelers between Mechelen and Willebroek and Mechelen and Londerzeel will use replacement buses due…

Fight at Molenbeek metro: Train driver stops just in time, 900 volts risk

Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 25th October around 11 p.m., a fight at a Brussels metro station led…

Protests erupt in Ghent over N-VA alliance with Groen

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Mathias De Clercq's Voor Gent allied with N-VA, ending ties with Groen, starting protests…

Kortrijk’s Otegem shooter, 28, faces court for drug deal violence and past accident

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In September, a 28-year-old man from Otegem shot three men during a drug deal…

Bilzen’s Bionerga faces relocation by 2026 despite reduced odor complaints

Bilzen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Residents in Bilzen have complained about bad smells from the Bionerga composting plant, leading…

Ghent incident: Driver with 2,644 ng/ml BAC hits cyclists, faces 4-year sentence

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On February 25, 2024, in Ghent, a driver with an alcohol level of 2,644…

Bus accident in Genk: 15-year-old Ilayda Dies, legal action planes

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A 15-year-old girl was killed by a De Lijn bus in Genk while crossing…

EU parliament delegation starts a six-day visit to Taiwan

A cross-party delegation of European Parliament members reached Taiwan on 27 Oct 2024 to start a six-day visit.…

Actress Katrien De Russcher donates 5 boxes of clothes to Lommel’s Het Gouden Hart

Lommel (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Katrien De Russcher, an actress from Lommel, donated five boxes of quality clothing from…

Sint-Niklaas car fire at Nieuwkerken dealership: quick response,  major damage 

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A parked car at a dealership in Nieuwkerken, Sint-Niklaas caught fire. The customer was…

Bruges fraud: 17 fake QR codes on meters removed by De fauw and police

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Bruges, Mayor Dirk De fauw announced that 17 parking meters had fake QR…

EU Parliament denounces Azerbaijan’s human rights violations

Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU Parliament condemned Azerbaijan’s poor human rights record and urged the EU to…

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