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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Damme Damse Veert added to 19 Flemish swim zones by Coens

Damme (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - From summer 2026, the Damse Veert canal in Damme will open as a…

Genk marks 25 years with new logo and €20,000 branding plan

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Genk marks 25 years as a city in 2025 with a new logo…

San Daniele relocates from Ganshoren to Sint-Martens-Bodegem

Ganshoren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - After 43 years in Ganshoren, San Daniele, owned by Spinelli, relocates to Sint-Martens-Bodegem,…

Blankenberge’s Kerkstraat stairs set for €600K renovation

Blankenberge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Blankenberge’s Kerkstraat staircase, built in 1899, will undergo a €600,000 renovation by B-Architecten,…

Leuven reopens 1838 Sint-Pietersgasthuis as Martin’s Hotel 

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - After 2 years of restoration, Leuven’s 1838 Sint-Pietersgasthuis wing reopened as “The Guesthouse”…

ETCS glitch halts 4 trains near Dendermonde, Baeken responds

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Train traffic between Dendermonde and Brussels was disrupted after an ETCS update (Sept…

Drug-resistant fungus rapidly spreads in European hospitals

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Health authorities are warning that a fungus resistant to drugs is spreading rapidly…

UNSC to hold meeting on Russian breach of Poland’s airspace

Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Poland's Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that the UN Security Council will have an…

Leuven completes €12.5M renovation of Vaartkom banks

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Renovation of Leuven’s Vaartkom banks (€12.5M) is complete, featuring wooden platforms, a square,…

Tickets on Sale for 4th Boektopia book festival at Kortrijk Xpo

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Tickets are on sale for Boektopia 4th edition from October 25, 2025, to…

World Leaders Condemn Israel’s Doha Airstrike

Israel conducted an unprecedented airstrike on September 9, 2025, targeting senior Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, escalating the…

Scherpenheuvel food bank for 300 seeks site, Sannen leads

Scherpenheuvel-Zichem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Scherpenheuvel-Zichem food bank, run by vzw Houden van Mensen, serves 300 residents.…

Russia slams Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry condemned an Israel attack on Hamas members…

Polish PM vows response after Russian drone incursions

Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Poland is prepared to respond to any attacks or provocations, Polish Prime Minister…

Saudi Arabia ‘condemns and denounces’ Israeli attack on Qatar

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike that targeted Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, on September 9,…

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