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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EU proposes easing wolf hunting rules amid livestock threat

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Commission proposed to make it more convenient to hunt wolves in…

Russian missile attack on Dobropillia kills 11, Kyiv says

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ukrainian Interior Ministry said Russian forces launched multiple strikes on Dobropillia, a city…

Ghent & Destelbergen: 6 IVAGO parks close due to strike

Gentbrugge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 6 IVAGO recycling parks located in Ghent and Destelbergen remain closed this…

Sint-Pieters-Leeuw: 3 Mayors push new police station in Zennevallei Zone

Beersel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 3 local Mayors from Halle, Beersel and Sint-Pieters-Leeuw push for building a…

Diepenbeek adds fences & path along Campuslaan, Agoralaan

Diepenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Diepenbeek is installing wooden fences along Campuslaan (roundabout to Ginderoverstraat) and Agoralaan (Bouwcampus…

Herk-de-Stad lifts PFAS measures, fire brigade eats safely

Herk-de-Stad (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - PFAS pollution in Herk-de-Stad is limited to the fire station north of N2.…

Belgium: Warm weekend (20°C) before cold shift next week

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The last days of spring break will be warm (15-20°C) and sunny, but…

Man stabbed at Hasselt’s café Anoniem, suspect arrested

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -A stabbing attack in Café Anoniem Hasselt Thursday night injured one male victim. The…

Belgian Loula’s Cairo Egyptian love: ‘we loved, but culture split us’

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The effort to maintain equilibrium between two cultures within an intercultural relationship proves…

Willebroek school demolition stopped after asbestos discovery

Willebroek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Workers found hidden asbestos while demolishing a former school for a new roundabout…

KV Kortrijk hosts 2025 Special Olympics for 3,500 athletes

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kortrijk hosts the Special Olympics Belgium National Games (May 28-31, 2025) for 3,500…

Hasselt kids operate crane at PXL-STEM construction camp

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kids at the PXL-STEM Academy construction camp in Hasselt tried real construction work,…

Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe stops Proximus’ fibre work for 1 month

Sint--Lambrechts-Woluwe (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Proximus' fibre optic project in Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe faces issues due to subcontractor mismanagement. The…

Ypres water tower for sale as vacation home €250K–€300K

Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The historic water tower on Dikkebusweg in Ypres, over 100 years old and…

350,000 euros of restoration for mills

Herzele (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Tarandus Mill in Gavere (€240,000) and Ter Rist Mill in Herzele (€107,000)…

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