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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Litter fines tripled since 2020 tobacco firms face €25.5M Bill

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Politician Jeroen Van Loy wants tobacco companies to pay for cleaning cigarette butts.…

28 Companies Test 6 EVs for Cleaner City Deliveries in Ghent

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent asks businesses to test 6 types of electric vehicles for a week…

Tienen Carnival seeks more funds as €6,500 subsidy falls short

Tienen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Tienen Carnival starts Saturday, February 28, 2025, at 2:33 PM, marking the Hageland…

Polish aircraft activated as Russia targets western Ukraine

Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On February 25, 2025, Poland and its allied aircraft were activated to ensure…

Neo-Nazi Sturmjager network: Diepenbeek man gets 8 years sentence

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A court in Diepenbeek punished the leader of Sturmjäger Division with an 8-year…

Schaerbeek: 2 men sought for homophobic attack on MIVB bus

Schaerbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -Police declared a warrant for search after two men committed severe aggression during a…

Ostend Thermae Palace €134M renovation set to start in September 

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Thermae Palace Hotel and Royal Galleries in Ostend will be renovated for…

Zonhoven residents use WhatsApp for annual toad crossing rescue

Zonhoven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -During this period, toads, frogs, and salamanders come out from their habitats to reach…

Lanaken sets strategic plan for the Euroscoop cinema complex

Lanaken (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The municipality of Lanaken established a strategic plan regarding the Euroscoop cinema complex.…

Sanne Cant retires after 15 years, celebrates in Noorderwijk

Noorderwijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Sanne Cant retired after 15+ years in cyclo-cross, ending her career at the…

Minister Visits Izegem Care Center amid staff, dementia rise

Izegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Minister visited an Izegem care centre and met Cleo (care worker) and…

Flanders: Vooruit pushes bill for better energy supplier services 

Passendale (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian energy supplier legislation mandates that companies provide fair and accessible customer service…

Tienen: 73-year-old Lydia ‘Fries Queen,’ closes Chip shop after 43 years

Tienen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 'fries queen' Lydia (73) will end 43 years of operation at her…

EU plans carbon border levy exemptions for most companies

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - According to draft EU Commission proposals, the European Union will exempt "the vast…

Passendale: 67-year-old seriously hurt in accident near Zonnebeke

Passendale (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -The West Flanders public prosecutor's office launched an investigation regarding an unclear traffic accident…

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