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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500 attend illegal party in Menen warehouse; police intervene

Menen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - An illegal party with 350-500 people occurred in an old warehouse near Menen.…

Bulgarian protestors storm EU mission over Euro adoption

Sofia (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Several thousand protestors scuffled with police while attempting to storm the building of…

Belgium rail strike hits as 60% trains run Peter Meukens reacts

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The NMBS train strike (21 Feb–2 Mar 2025) led to unexpected cancellations, frustrating…

Sint-Lievens-Houtem: Car crashes into house in Bavegem

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A vehicle operator driving in Bavegem crashed into a house facade when he…

Tram breaks on Gitschotellei, Borgerhout: Fix by 13:00

Borgerhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The team at Gitschotellei in Borgerhout has experienced a malfunction that has caused…

Zemst plans mobile pool for schools amid swim lesson gaps

Zemst (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Zemst is considering a mobile swimming pool for school playgrounds to replace lost…

Macron: France continues efforts to block EU-Mercosur deal

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The French government is standing with disaffected farmers and other agricultural parties to…

Pope Francis hospitalized in Rome, denies resignation

Rome (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Pope Francis is in Gemelli Hospital, Rome, with pneumonia. He is stable but…

165 part-time art academies open its doors in Brussels  

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Charlie Dewulf, ambassador for the Day of the Academies, credits part-time art school…

Antwerp: Trams to stop surfing after De Ridder calls surfers ‘halfwits’

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The upcoming updates will render tram grasping from its outer surfaces more challenging.…

Antwerp Court grants Dennis ‘Black Magic’ Burkas €20k bail release

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -The Antwerp Court of Appeal accepted the petition for provisional release, which an attorney…

65 trains halt as Belgian drivers strike over NMBS cuts

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian train drivers, including Peter, are striking over NMBS budget cuts, pension changes,…

Liedekerke woman gets 30-month sentence for sexual abuse

Liedekerke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 52-year-old Liedekerke resident received a 30-month suspended prison sentence at the Brussels…

Antwerp Central Station: 47-year-old arrested for stabbing

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The police made their arrest of the suspect who committed the fatal stabbing…

Tine Baelmans first candidate for KU Leuven rectorship 2025

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - KU Leuven celebrates its 600th anniversary in 2025 with events like the "1425…

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