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-Niklaas: Young scooter rider crashes in Driegaaienstraat

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Last night in Driegaaienstraat, Sint-Niklaas, a young scooter rider sped away from police,…

Israel expands West Bank settlements amid sanction threat

Tel Aviv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Thursday, Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that Israel's administration has…

M@G Genk cuts C-mine and Thor central, keeps Limburghal

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - M@G in Genk keeps only Limburghal open; drops C-mine, Thor Central due to…

Leuven man flees police on uninsured moped while drunk

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A man in his 30s from Kessel-Lo was caught fleeing police in Leuven…

19-Year-Old, accomplice get 15 & 6 Years for Grindr attack

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 19-year-old and a second defendant face hate crime charges for violent attacks…

Hoboken fire injured 8 residents, arson probed

Hoboken (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A fire on Sint-Bernardsesteenweg, Hoboken, injured 8 people (including a mom, 2 kids),…

Herentals E313 crash kills German family of 3, Traffic chaos

Harentals (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A deadly crash on the E313 near Herentals-Oost killed a German couple and…

Brussels fire department launches bike program for staff

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Brussels fire department (with Pro Velo) is promoting biking for all staff,…

EU on track for 2030 climate target, Commission says

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU is close to achieving its key climate objective for this decade,…

Ypres & Toran launch €475 WWI tours, Diego Desmadryl leads

Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ypres, led by tourism head Diego Desmadryl, teams up with Toran (Matthias Decleer)…

6 Brussels parties discuss budget and people in talks

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - 6 Brussels parties, PS, PVDA, Ecolo, Groen, Team Fouad Ahidar, and Vooruit, met…

Dirty diaper protest after Aalst scraps Childcare Service

Aalst (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Foster parents in Aalst protested the council’s decision to abolish the Childcare Service…

Kapelle man battles for asbestos work transparency

Kapelle-op-den-Bos (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - After surviving asbestos cancer, Jan from Kapelle-op-den-Bos calls on local authorities to mandate…

Nieuwpoort parking tender under fraud investigation

Nieuwpoort (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The public prosecutor’s office is investigating potential fraud in a Nieuwpoort parking tender,…

Antwerp begins work on first right bank ring park

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Construction has begun on Pomppark Zuid, marking the launch of Antwerp’s first ring…

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