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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Lichtervelde’s Sint-Jacob Church gets €140K heating upgrade

Lichtervelde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Sint-Jacob de Meerderekerk in Lichtervelde replaced its 45-year-old faulty heating system with gas…

OVAM waste company rejects 4 PFAS cleanup plans at 3M Zwijndrecht

Zwijndrecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - OVAM Waste Company has dismissed four attempts from 3M Chemical Company to develop…

Thieves steal BMW X5 parts in Merchtem & Asse

Merchtem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - BMW X5 automobile components were stolen from multiple cars of this model in…

Brussels Masonic Temple hit by TikTok Hoax, creator arrested

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Masonic Temple of the Cercle des Amis Philanthropes in Brussels, a protected…

Ardooie: 3 hospitalised after 2-car crash on Friday night

Ardooie (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Two cars crashed near Ardooie during evening hours between Friday and Saturday. Both…

Aalst shuts café & night shop pre-carnival over drug issues

Aalst (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mayoral authority Christoph D'Haese (N-VA) of Aalst has ordered the closure of both…

Driver killed as Porsche crashes into tree in Hasselt

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A fatal crash occurred On Friday in Runksterkiezel, Hasselt. A Porsche lost control…

Ghent: Salah & Turkieh return to Syria after 10 years post-Assad fall

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Salah Jaradeh and Turkieh Allour from Ghent embark on a Doc journey tonight…

Bruges Limits Tourism as Visitors Reach 7M in 2024

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bruges, Belgium is tackling overtourism by banning new hotels, limiting Airbnbs, and restricting…

Ghent’s Bar Bricolage stays open 2 years amid redevelopment

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bar Bricolage in Ghent’s Muide district, previously owned by Ghelamco and now Jan…

2 Killed 1 Injured in Mariaburg Care Center Dentergem 

Dentergem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A stabbing at Mariaburg Residential Care Center in Dentergem left 2 elderly residents…

Bonheiden launches 3 red mailboxes for 6-year plan ideas

Bonheiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Bonheiden municipality wants to motivate its citizens to participate actively in their…

Belgian rail strikes escalate ACV ACOD plan Action March-July

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian railway unions ACV-Transcom and ACOD Spoor will strike from March 2025 to…

Balen: 3 arrested in Heidi De Schepper’s 15-year disappearance

Balen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Balen resident Heidi De Schepper has been missing for 15 years, so…

Delhaize transforming Ghent’s Sint-Annakerk into market 2027

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Delhaize is transforming Ghent's historic Sint-Annakerk into a supermarket, restaurant, and wine bar,…

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