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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Russia launched strikes on Ukraine’s city of Zaporizhzhia

Zaporizhzhia (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Russia launched a missile and drone strike on the southeastern Ukrainian city of…

Hasselt: Jessa Hospital bans alcohol by 2025

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Jessa Hospital in Hasselt is banning alcohol by April 2025, following government rules.…

Brussels Finance Minister Sven Gatz steps down after 5 years of service

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – As Minister of Finance Sven Gatz announces his departure from office, he states…

UK minister denies joining Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention

London (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The UK Government is not planning to join a pan-European trade agreement proposed…

Antwerp welcomes 25-year-old Esohe Weyden as city poet

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The city council awarded Esohe Weyden her role as Antwerp city poet during…

Limburg fire department launches 2 drones for emergencies

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Limburg fire department now uses two drones in Hasselt and Tessenderlo to…

Sint-Pieters-Leeuw: Federal Maritime police search Brussels-Charleroi Canal

Sint-Pieters-Leeuw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The authorities search the Brussels-Charleroi canal at Ruisbroek using both divers and boats…

West Flanders’s cycling growth reached at 43.8% in 5 years 

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A new Acerta report reveals significant changes in commuting habits in West Flanders,…

Cane Corso attacks man in Vilvoorde-Machelen garage

Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Wednesday, 22 January 2025, a man was attacked in his home by…

Saint-Luc hospital faces IT breakdown, disrupting services

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Starting Tuesday night, Saint-Luc University Hospital encountered a complete IT system failure, which…

NMBS misnamed Bilzen as  Fieberbrunn due to  coding error

Bilzen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A coding error caused trains on the Alken-Diepenbeek route to mispronounce Bilzen as…

EU Commissioner voices concern over Georgia’s democratic decline

Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner, during a plenary session…

Brussels prison leak delays detainee transfer to Palace of Justice

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A water leak inside the prison cells delayed transfers of detainees to Brussels…

MEPs debate EU’s strategy on Ukraine and global challenges

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - MEPs today, on January 22, 2025, discussed the conclusions of the December EU…

Nick Daems reports fly-tipping on Noorderlaan, Antwerp

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Nick Daems discovered fly-tipping on Noorderlaan, Antwerp, over the weekend. He urged authorities…

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