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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Gistel cuts vacancies to 4.5% under Mayor Defreyne’s lead

Gistel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Gistel, led by Mayor Gauthier Defreyne, reduced store vacancies from 7.4% to 4.5%…

Sint-Truiden’s Elf Latsjanen is damaged

Sint-Truiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The "Elf Latsjanen" lamppost in Sint-Truiden, a 1982 carnival symbol with 11 lights,…

Herent continues foreign aid despite cuts, Draye regrets halts

Harent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Since 2002, Herent has donated 1% of salary expenses to charity, started by…

Brussels residents complain about Vekemansstraat and Tram 10

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Brussels is rebuilding streets in Neder-Over-Heembeek, including Vekemansstraat to improve the neighbourhood. Residents…

Diest’s new pentagon platform transforms citadel views

Diest (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Diest is building a pentagon-shaped viewing platform at the former ‘Visible Bar’ site.…

Hasselt uses AI for safer Kempische Steenweg traffic flow

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hasselt uses AI to improve traffic at Kempische Steenweg. Results are expected by…

Mechelen children learn about fasting at St. Rumbold’s

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ash Wednesday is observed by Catholics worldwide on March 5, 2025. Starting Lent’s…

EU to extend gas storage targets despite price concerns

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union plans to propose an extension of gas-storage targets despite widespread…

Trump tells Greenland, ‘We will make you rich’

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - U.S. President Donald Trump restated his interest in acquiring Greenland in his speech…

Czech minister urges Europe to engage US on Ukraine support

Prague (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said Europe must engage the United States in…

Bus burns out at Bornem Station: No injuries reported

Bornem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A single bus fire occurred this morning at the Stationsplein near Bornem. The…

Rotselaar cuts hedge at fatal accident site, owners object

Rotselaar (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -The municipality of Rotselaar cut down the hedge in an area where a fatal…

Arab leaders approve Egypt’s $53bn Gaza reconstruction plan

Cairo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leaders from Arab nations adopted an Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza on March…

Trump: Zelenskyy ready for peace talks, mineral deal

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - U.S. President Donald Trump said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had written a…

Lokeren files complaint to NMBS & Infrabel over rail halt

Lokeren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Lokeren City Council formally submitted a complaint to the NMBS railway company and…

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