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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KV Kortrijk hosts 2025 Special Olympics for 3,500 athletes

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kortrijk hosts the Special Olympics Belgium National Games (May 28-31, 2025) for 3,500…

Hasselt kids operate crane at PXL-STEM construction camp

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kids at the PXL-STEM Academy construction camp in Hasselt tried real construction work,…

Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe stops Proximus’ fibre work for 1 month

Sint--Lambrechts-Woluwe (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Proximus' fibre optic project in Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe faces issues due to subcontractor mismanagement. The…

Ypres water tower for sale as vacation home €250K–€300K

Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The historic water tower on Dikkebusweg in Ypres, over 100 years old and…

350,000 euros of restoration for mills

Herzele (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Tarandus Mill in Gavere (€240,000) and Ter Rist Mill in Herzele (€107,000)…

Blaasveld builds 52-car lot near Willy’s Moustache by 2025

Blaasveld (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -  Blaasveld, Willebroek is building a new parking lot on Mechelsesteenweg, opposite Willy’s Moustache.…

EU court fines 5 nations over whistleblower protection laws

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union Court of Justice on March 6, 2025 sanctioned 5 nations…

Russia slams Macron over claims of threat to Europe

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Russian officials and lawmakers criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for stating that Russia…

Hamas: Trump’s threats push Netanyahu to end Gaza ceasefire

Jerusalem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hamas said United States President Trump's constant threats against Palestinians constituted support for…

Tielt-Winge drops field road plan amid lawsuit fears

Tielt-Winge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Tielt-Winge municipal government moved to suspend their plans to establish a new…

Russian missile hits Ukrainian hotel, killing four

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A Russian missile hit a hotel in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi…

EU Council’s Costa meets Germany’s Merz ahead of key EU defence summit

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Council President Antonio Costa hosted Germany's likely next leader Friedrich Merz for…

Schelle: 15-year-old Marte Goossen, sets eyes on Italy Paralympics 2026  

Schelle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Marte Goossen from Schelle at 15-year-old is preparing for possible selection as a…

EU Leaders to push for more defence spending

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leaders from European countries aim to support bold measures to increase defence spending…

Herenthout: Kristof Van Den Bergh’s ‘2050’ hits cinemas today

Herenthout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Journalist Eric Goens presents his documentary '2050', which is now available for cinema…

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