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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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Vilvoorde conductor’s bilingual greeting leads to complaint; NMBS discusses language rules

Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A train conductor in Vilvoorde greeted passengers in Dutch and French, upsetting one passenger…

Ford Genk closure: 6,000 jobs lost, Limburg’s economic recovery plan initiated

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On December 18, 2014, Ford Genk closed, leading to 6,000 job losses and another…

Antwerp’s €75m tram upgrade: 30 new trams by Minister Annick De Ridder

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Antwerp is reinventing its public transport system, with buses out of the city center…

Zita Wauters Convicted for Driving Under the Alcohol Influence and Uninspected Vehicle

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Wauters was given a sentence that comprised a 10-day driving ban, a fine…

EU Parliament forms four new committees to address key challenges

Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Parliament approved new committees on security, health, democracy, and housing to…

EU introduces flight emissions label to guide passenger choices

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Commission introduced a Flight Emissions Label (FEL) regulation to standardize flight…

Mechelen’s €500M NMBS renovation: New platform 1 opens, project ends by 2030

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Mechelen’s NMBS has opened platform 1 with escalators. Platform 2 is now in use…

Union TEC Strike in Wallonia to Impact Public Transport and Services on Dec. 18

Wallonia (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - TEC & Regional public services in Wallonia are expecting severe disturbances today, the…

Audi Brussels closure: 3,000 jobs at risk amid failed negotiations

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Audi Brussels will close its factory in Vorst on February 28, 2025, affecting 3,000…

Youth worker attacked in Leuven: Three gang members sentenced for violence

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On December 11, 2020, a youth worker from Den Tube in Leuven was attacked…

Kortrijk’s nightlife crisis: 20 women report drink spiking, officials act

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Kortrijk, over 20 young women reported drink spiking, raising safety concerns. Franceska Verhenne…

Queen Elizabeth I’s 1578 letter to Ghent recovered for €23,000

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On December 30, 1578, Queen Elizabeth I wrote a letter about fair trials for…

EU Commission launches investigation against TikTok over Romanian election

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU Commission has launched formal proceedings against TikTok over potential violations of the…

Bruges food bank faces eviction: City council denies claims of neglect

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In early 2024, the Bruges Food Bank faced eviction by January, struggling to find…

Charleroi Airport arrests Albanian suspect linked to Bonheiden burglary attempt

Charleroi (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On March 16, an attempted burglary occurred at a house on Schoolstraat, Bonheiden, where…

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