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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Financial turmoil hits Sint-Truiden amid new investigations

Sint-Truiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A new judicial investigation began on Friday, January 24, 2025, in Sint-Truiden's government…

Belgian Cycling Federation awards Marnic De Meulemeester

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Marnic De Meulemeester, former mayor and advocate for women's cycling, received the Femmeuze…

Tim Stiers leads Tienen’s school upgrade for 1,000 students

Tienen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Director Tim Stiers shared how Tienen’s school grew from 600 to 1,000 students,…

Boortmeerbeek proposes an income tax increase of 174 Euros 

Boortmeerbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On January 27, 2025, Boortmeerbeek's city council will discuss a plan to raise…

Dendermonde: 28-year-old man charged with killing pregnant woman & 5-year-old child

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian authorities confirmed on Friday, January 24, 2025, that a man charged with…

Kaulille’s Mayor Stin Van Baelen plans an oval roundabout

Kaulille (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Kaulille, Mayor Stin Van Baelen announced plans to construct an oval roundabout…

Antwerp: 900 wine bottles launch by Wijnfaktorij

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Wijnfaktorij is celebrating its 10th anniversary by ageing three wine barrels (225 litres…

Antwerp: OMV’s new facility to process 300,000 tonnes annually

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Austrian chemical identity OMV announced the construction of a multi-million-dollar manufacturing facility within…

Divers rescued man from Brussels-Charleroi Canal

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - This morning on January 23, 2025, at 10:10 AM, a man fell into…

Balen seniors stranded as gas leak disrupts heating supply

Balem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) –  On January 23, 2025, the senior citizens' homes in Balen lost their heating…

Bruges Food Bank Huize Fotini faces eviction 

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -  In January 2025, Bruges food bank Huize Fotini in Sint-Pieters, led by Christiane…

€14M renovation planned for N9 bridge in Maldegem

Maldegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The N9 bridge over the Schipdonkkanaal in Maldegem will be renovated in 2026…

Voodoo Village festival returns to Grimbergen in 2025

Grimbergen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Voodoo Village, an electronic music festival in Grimbergen, Belgium, will take place from…

MEPs reject Maduro’s illegitimate rule in Venezuela

Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - MEPs, in a resolution adopted, labelled Nicolas Maduro's presidency in Venezuela as illegitimate…

East Flanders Federal Judicial Police crack €350k fuel card scam

East Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper) –  Authorities in Belgium and Romania have reported dismantling a complex criminal operation…

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