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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Hasselt elevator issue traps 56-year-old disabled woman 

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The broken elevator in Hasselt renders resident Sabine Banken unable to leave her…

E19 tanker crash kills driver, 20,000L spill causes delays

Minderhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A tanker truck collision on the E19 near Minderhout resulted in a major…

Antwerp: 56-year-old man killed in apartment fire 

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 56-year-old resident of the Antwerp apartment complex died from the fatal fire.…

Costa discusses regional ties with Kazakhstan’s president

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Council President António Costa held a telephone conversation with the President of…

Von der Leyen: EU ready to cooperate with Trump

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed the EU's readiness to continue…

Bull escapes near Bekkevoort, disrupts E314 to Lummen

Bekkevoort (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A single bull managed to escape its confines, which led to temporary disruption…

EU Commission sets a new March deadline for Belgium to submit budget plan

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A European Commission spokesperson announced that Belgium had given a deadline of until…

Armed man arrested at Brussels Palace of Justice entrance

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Police arrested a man carrying a weapon after he accessed the Brussels Palace…

Ghent: Snow halts waste collection and recycling parks today

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Ghent waste inter-municipal IVAGO has suspended waste collection services throughout Ghent on…

Jabbeke pauses building projects for 18 months

Jabbeke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Starting February 10, 2025, Jabbeke will pause large residential projects for 18 months…

Eendracht Aalst declared bankrupt amid financial problems

Aalst (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Eendracht Aalst, a Belgian football club, went bankrupt and was expelled from the…

Hageland orchards face threat from excessive rain

Hageland (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Heavy rains in Hageland threaten fruit orchards, especially apple and cherry trees, leading…

Wervik car crash: 16-year-old hurt, car in ditch

Wervik (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Monday evening, Wervik experienced a traffic accident resulting in serious injuries to…

Beringen rejected asylum centre plan, prioritizes environment 

Beringen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - During a Beringen city council meeting, Mayor Thomas Vints clarified there are no…

Ninove election probed amid fraud claims

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Ninove's municipal elections, allegations of proxy vote fraud led to an investigation.…

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