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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Antwerp’s Mayor Bart De Wever imposes house arrest on 47 teens for NYE

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Antwerp Mayor Bart De Wever has ordered 47 teenagers to face house arrest from…

40 evacuated from four-story fire in Brussels

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A fire in a four-story apartment at 2:00 AM forced 40 residents to evacuate.…

Flanders extends inheritance tax period to five years

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Starting January 1, 2025, Flanders will extend the inheritance tax period for unregistered gifts…

An incident in Mechelen: 18-year-old girl killed, driver found dead

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On December 26, 2024, in Mechelen, an 18-year-old girl was killed, and her 19-year-old…

Russian ship sinking in the Mediterranean caused by attack, Owner says

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A Russian cargo ship sank in the Mediterranean after sabotage blasts, with Ukraine…

Belgium’s new campaign urges consumers to support local farming

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgium's new campaign encourages conscious food choices, supporting local products to promote sustainability…

Azerbaijani plane crash probably caused by Russian anti-aircraft fire

Astana (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 crashed in Kazakhstan, likely due to Russian anti-aircraft fire,…

Brussels event: Influencers Hachemi and Ira TV cause €200,000 giveaway chaos

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On December 23, 2024, over a thousand young people gathered at Brussels' Atomium for…

Turbeau Rock Brewing company in Bruges declares bankruptcy

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Franky De Smet-Van Damme's Turbeau Rock Brewing Company, known for its popular beer Turbeau…

Marktrock Leuven Returns in 2025

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Marktrock will be back in Leuven on 23 August 2025. The festival will…

North Sea Port’s new lock: Ghent’s trade enhanced by 1.2 billion euro project

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): North Sea Port, including Ghent, Terneuzen, and Vlissingen, is building a new lock system…

Belgium reports nearly 13000 drugged driving incidents

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Belgium, nearly 13,000 drivers were caught driving under the influence of drugs, doubling…

Sint-Truiden’s new board set after CD&V election complaints rejected

Sint-Truiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Sint-Truiden's election complaints from CD&V were rejected by the Council for Electoral Disputes. CD&V…

Flanders reports 397 aggression incidents against VDAB staff

Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper): By November 2023, reports of violence against VDAB staff increased from 219 to 397…

Colruyt suspends Douwe Egberts coffee orders amid rising prices

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Colruyt, one of the country's leading supermarket chains, is halting its purchases of…

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