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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AZ Turnhout’s 250 little cars speed up blood testing

Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - AZ Turnhout's new €5 million automated blood testing system uses a 25-meter track…

Mesen builds new park on old field before Mayor Evrard retires

Mesen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mesen, Belgium, is transforming its old football field into a new recreational area…

Antwerp wheelchair campaign seeks better public transport

Antwerp ( Brussels Morning Newspaper) - People with disabilities struggle with Antwerp's public transport. Buses lack accessibility, with…

France urges balanced deal in EU-US tariff talks

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Finance Minister of France Eric said the European Union should reach a "balanced…

Belgium to boost defence spending to 2% of GDP this year

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Belgian government plans to boost defence spending by 4 billion euros in…

Kremlin: US-Russia peace talks unlikely before embassies reopen

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In remarks published, the press secretary of Russian President Vladimir Putin said that…

Poezenboot builds 400 stray cat homes in Ghent with schools

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Poezenboot construction team is designing 400 housing units to accommodate stray cats…

Dilsen-Stokkem battles dozens of Beavers in Lanklaar, Rotem

Dilsen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Dilsen-Stokkem region suffers from disturbances created by beavers. Several beaver groups are…

Brussels shops must keep doors shut from March 1, 2025 to save energy

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -Starting from 1 March 2025, all doors in heated and cooled shops throughout the…

Hagelandse 106 and 60 walking event expands with try-out

Hagelandse (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Walking event Hagelandse 101 is now Hagelandse 106 (106 km) and Hagelandse…

Roeselare Childcare ‘t Fopspeentje’ closed, 25 kids affected

Roeselare (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The childcare 't Fopspeentje' in Heirweg, Roeselare, is temporarily closed by Opgroeien from…

Zonnebeke & 558 residents Oppose 230m Wind Turbine Plan

Zonnebeke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -  Zonnebeke opposes a 230m wind turbine near the A19. Mayor Koen Meersseman (TEAM8980)…

Bredene/De Haan police donate drones to VIVES for research

Bredebe (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Bredene/De Haan, west Flanders police zone donated old drones to VIVES University…

Emile Mpenza leads the football internship at KFC Brasschaat

Brasschaat (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - KFC Brasschaat is hosting a football camp from March 3 to 7, 2025,…

U.N. rights chief raises concerns over Trump policies

Geneva (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed deep apprehension concerning a "fundamental shift…

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