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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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…

Uccle faces €5K fine over Waterloo’s bicycle rack removal

Uccle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) –  A court ordered the municipality of Uccle to reinstall the bicycle racks taken…

Geel house fire: father rescues family of 5 through window

Geel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In the early hours of the morning, a family of 5 in Geel escaped…

Former Wolvertem town hall sold for €410K, to be renovated

Wolvertem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The old town hall in Wolvertem was sold for €410,000. Mayor Gerda Van…

Leuven again facing childcare worker shortage in 2025

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leuven's childcare sector faces a shortage with 695 job openings. VDAB, led by…

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