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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Overijse gas leak prompts evacuation of nurseries and school

Overjise (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A major gas leak in Overijse at Kokstraat and Brusselsesteenweg during Fluvius utility…

Cyclists’ Union Pajottenland urges safer roads, 30 km/h limit

Pajottenland (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Cyclists' Union in Pajottenland, led by Lieven Taleman, wants safer roads for…

Brussels’ De Munt & Proximus bring Generation Opera to TikTok

Brussels ( Brussels Morning Newspaper) - De Munt and Proximus launched Generation Opera on TikTok, cutting Puccini’s Tosca…

11 Afghan family members hospitalised due to CO leak in Leke

Leke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Emergency services responded to a CO leak in a house on Lekedorpstraat, Leke,…

Romanian Far-right candidate Georgescu to fight ban from presidential election

Bucharest (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Romanian far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu will challenge a decision to ban him…

Farys warns: Odd taste in Bruges-Brakel drinking water

East Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Drinking water supplied by Farys could have unusual odour or taste during…

Gulf markets fall as US tariffs raise global growth fears

Riyadh (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Gulf stock markets fell in early trade as U.S. import tariffs raised concerns…

Polish PM Tusk urges allies to respect partners, avoid arrogance

Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on "friends" to respect their partners and…

Zelenskiy to meet Saudi crown prince ahead of US-Ukraine talks

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is traveling to Saudi Arabia for talks with Crown…

Russia’s FSB expels UK diplomat, spouse for ‘intelligence work’

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said that two people linked to the…

ACOD halts Molenbeek OCMW work after vinegar attack

Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The socialist trade union ACOD urges OCMW Sint-Jans-Molenbeek employees to end their work…

EU finance ministers to discuss new defence funding plan

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Union member nation’s finance ministers will discuss on March 10, 2025, how…

Brussels: 5,000+ visits Royal Military School’s open campus  

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - More than 5,000 visitors attended the Royal Military Academy in Brussels during their…

Russian forces advance in Kursk region, using gas pipelines

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Russian defence forces have launched a large-scale attack across western Kursk, to reclaim…

Musk: US should quit NATO and stop funding Europe’s defence

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Tesla owner Elon Musk advocated for a US exit from NATO, stating on…

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