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 uses AI for safer Kempische Steenweg traffic flow

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hasselt uses AI to improve traffic at Kempische Steenweg. Results are expected by…

Mechelen children learn about fasting at St. Rumbold’s

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ash Wednesday is observed by Catholics worldwide on March 5, 2025. Starting Lent’s…

EU to extend gas storage targets despite price concerns

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union plans to propose an extension of gas-storage targets despite widespread…

Trump tells Greenland, ‘We will make you rich’

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - U.S. President Donald Trump restated his interest in acquiring Greenland in his speech…

Czech minister urges Europe to engage US on Ukraine support

Prague (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said Europe must engage the United States in…

Bus burns out at Bornem Station: No injuries reported

Bornem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A single bus fire occurred this morning at the Stationsplein near Bornem. The…

Rotselaar cuts hedge at fatal accident site, owners object

Rotselaar (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -The municipality of Rotselaar cut down the hedge in an area where a fatal…

Arab leaders approve Egypt’s $53bn Gaza reconstruction plan

Cairo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leaders from Arab nations adopted an Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza on March…

Trump: Zelenskyy ready for peace talks, mineral deal

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - U.S. President Donald Trump said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had written a…

Lokeren files complaint to NMBS & Infrabel over rail halt

Lokeren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Lokeren City Council formally submitted a complaint to the NMBS railway company and…

Sint-Amands: 38-year-old driver in critical condition after ditch crash 

Sint-Amands (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A driver from Puurs-Sint-Amands, aged 38, ended up with serious injuries. The driver…

Kattem uncovers a 2.18m cross that linked to 1783 incident

Roosdaal (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Kattem, Roosdaal, a 2.18-meter stone cross marks the spot where Johannes François…

Sint-Gillis-Waas bird flu outbreak and infects 2 cats

Sint-Gillis-Waas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A bird flu outbreak at a Sint-Gillis-Waas poultry farm (Feb 18, 2025) led…

Belgium’s busiest train stations led by Brussels-North 58,300

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgium’s busiest train stations are Brussels-North (58,300), Brussels-South, and Brussels-Central. Outside Brussels, Ghent-Sint-Pieters…

100+ beavers in Flemish Brabant cause flooding, Dehaene reacts

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - There are over 100 beavers in Flemish Brabant. Their dams cause flooding, requiring…

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