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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Sint-Amands: 38-year-old driver in critical condition after ditch crash 

Sint-Amands (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A driver from Puurs-Sint-Amands, aged 38, ended up with serious injuries. The driver…

Kattem uncovers a 2.18m cross that linked to 1783 incident

Roosdaal (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Kattem, Roosdaal, a 2.18-meter stone cross marks the spot where Johannes François…

Sint-Gillis-Waas bird flu outbreak and infects 2 cats

Sint-Gillis-Waas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A bird flu outbreak at a Sint-Gillis-Waas poultry farm (Feb 18, 2025) led…

Belgium’s busiest train stations led by Brussels-North 58,300

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgium’s busiest train stations are Brussels-North (58,300), Brussels-South, and Brussels-Central. Outside Brussels, Ghent-Sint-Pieters…

100+ beavers in Flemish Brabant cause flooding, Dehaene reacts

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - There are over 100 beavers in Flemish Brabant. Their dams cause flooding, requiring…

AZ Turnhout’s 250 little cars speed up blood testing

Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - AZ Turnhout's new €5 million automated blood testing system uses a 25-meter track…

Mesen builds new park on old field before Mayor Evrard retires

Mesen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mesen, Belgium, is transforming its old football field into a new recreational area…

Antwerp wheelchair campaign seeks better public transport

Antwerp ( Brussels Morning Newspaper) - People with disabilities struggle with Antwerp's public transport. Buses lack accessibility, with…

France urges balanced deal in EU-US tariff talks

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Finance Minister of France Eric said the European Union should reach a "balanced…

Belgium to boost defence spending to 2% of GDP this year

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Belgian government plans to boost defence spending by 4 billion euros in…

Kremlin: US-Russia peace talks unlikely before embassies reopen

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In remarks published, the press secretary of Russian President Vladimir Putin said that…

Poezenboot builds 400 stray cat homes in Ghent with schools

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Poezenboot construction team is designing 400 housing units to accommodate stray cats…

Dilsen-Stokkem battles dozens of Beavers in Lanklaar, Rotem

Dilsen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Dilsen-Stokkem region suffers from disturbances created by beavers. Several beaver groups are…

Brussels shops must keep doors shut from March 1, 2025 to save energy

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -Starting from 1 March 2025, all doors in heated and cooled shops throughout the…

Hagelandse 106 and 60 walking event expands with try-out

Hagelandse (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Walking event Hagelandse 101 is now Hagelandse 106 (106 km) and Hagelandse…

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