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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5 shops closed in Leuven after FAVV inspects 26 businesses

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Authorities conducted a large-scale inspection of 26 shops, issuing 91 reports and closing…

Ostend Social House suspends volunteers after incidents

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Social House in Ostend stopped using volunteers after aggression cases, causing chaos.…

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad stays in Ninove 3 more years, €180K deal

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ninove will host the opening classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad throughout the following 3…

February strike: Incovo-Interza deadlock continues, Dir. Schorpion resigns

Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Intermunicipal waste operation Incovo-Interza remains at a deadlock. Bart Scorpion followed the employee…

Meloni: EU defence spending exclusion is just a first step

Rome (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said an EU Commission proposal to exclude defence…

Londerzeel plans market revival amid €6,800 fee debate

Londerzeel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Londerzeel, Belgium is revitalizing its Tuesday market through the "Month of the Market"…

Zillebeke ‘Jambers’ farmer Marc Martain gets 4-month suspended sentence

Zillebeke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Marc Martain from Zillebeke received a 4-month prison term from the Court of…

Nieuwpoort parking dispute costs €850K, mayor seeks solution

Nieuwpoort (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Nieuwpoort and parking company Indigo have been in a dispute since 2019 over…

Brussels: 5 kids abused at ULB Creche,  ex-partner & worker arrested

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Five children from 18 months to 3 years of age suffered sexual abuse…

Russian drone strikes target Ukraine’s Kyiv region, energy facilities

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Russia launched two hundred drones on Ukraine nearly overnight, hitting mostly the Kyiv…

Hasselt Japanese Garden opens early on March 1 with Hanami

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Japanese Garden in Hasselt opens early on March 1st, 2025 due to…

Belgian Scholengroep Vesalius closes 4 campuses amid strength

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Scholengroep Vesalius is closing 4 nursing campuses (Deinze, Ronse, Sint-Niklaas, Bruges) due to…

24-year-old missing woman found safe in Kortenberg 

Kortenberg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Kortenberg woman who went missing was found safe. The Leuven public prosecutor's…

Damme: 17-year-old dies in farm accident from agricultural vehicle

Damme (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The teenager passed away from a farm accident that occurred during nighttime hours…

Hasselt station tram buses: Construction starts Monday for Spartacus lines 1 & 2

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - From Monday, the Werkvennootschap will initiate site construction to build a platform for…

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