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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Fireworks shot at police cars in Brussels

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On December 29, 2024, around 1:35 a.m. in Neder-Over-Heembeek, Brussels, some people shot fireworks…

Dead horse discovered in Molenbeek stream near Heldergem and Aaigem

Molenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A dead horse was found in the Molenbeek stream near Heldergem and Aaigem. The…

Brussels fire displaces residents as ground floor duplex damaged

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A fire started at 8:15 a.m. on 29 December in a two-story building in…

Bpost truck fire in Brussels quickly extinguished with no injuries reported

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A Bpost truck caught fire at the sorting center in Neder-Over-Heembeek, Brussels, around 8:15…

Croatia heads to polls to elect new president

Zagreb (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Croatians vote for president on 29 Dec 2024, with Zoran Milanović and Dragan…

Police respond to late-night car gathering in Lanaken industrial park

Lanaken (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A big group of car lovers in Lanaken caught the police's attention late at…

23-year-old stabbed in Antwerp-Noord

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A 23-year-old man was stabbed on Wetstraat in Antwerp-Noord on December 28, 2024, around…

A moped crash in Ypres involves an overturned vehicle and a woman rescued

Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A moped car collided with another vehicle on Poperingseweg near Ypres around the afternoon,…

Ninove police station expands hours under Mayor D’haeseleer’s leadership

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Starting January 6, the Ninove police station will operate daily from 7:30 a.m. to…

Anderlecht police seize illegal fireworks from German car

Anderlecht (Brussels Morning NewsPaper): In Anderlecht, police seized illegal fireworks from a German car, arresting three individuals. Police…

Aalst Mayor Christoph D’Haese enforces ID checks to curb fireworks misuse

Aalst (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Mayor Christoph D'Haese of Aalst has introduced new rules allowing police to check IDs…

Russia claims FSB foils Ukrainian plot to kill officer and blogger

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Russia's FSB thwarted a Ukrainian plot to kill a high-ranking officer and pro-Russian…

EU and Belgium mandate USB-C chargers for all small devices

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Starting December 28, 2024, all small and medium devices in the EU must use…

Explosion outside hair salon in Antwerp

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A blast outside a hair salon on Brederodestraat in Antwerp caused significant damage but…

Belgium expands transgender care: Six centres open, Senne Knuts shares hope

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Starting January 1, Belgium will expand transgender care access from two to six centres,…

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