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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Snow Blankets parts of Belgium, Bringing winter magic and travel challenges

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Snowfall covers Belgium on this Monday in the provinces of Luxembourg and Liège,…

Fire Breaks Out Near Bruges’ Warmest Week Event

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A fire broke out near 't Zand square in Bruges, near the Warmest…

Peter Goossens Steps Down as Chef at La Rigue in Knokke

Knokke-Heist (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The chef Peter Goossens quits his position at La Rigue in Knokke at…

Audi Forest closure in Belgium: Dascotte demands urgent negotiations

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Workers protested outside the Audi factory in Forest, Belgium, against its closure in February…

Belgium’s ACV union demands safety reforms after knife attack on bus inspectors in Liege

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Bus inspectors in Rocourt, Liège, were attacked with a knife. The ACV union asked…

Free New Year’s Eve party in Mechelen: Alderman Kristof Calvo will host festivities

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On December 31, 2024, Mechelen's Grote Mark will host a free New Year's Eve…

1-month-old baby dies at ZAS Middelheim hospital in Antwerp

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 22 December 2024, a 1-month-old baby died at ZAS Middelheim Hospital in Belgium.…

Hoppy launches digital alcohol lock in Kortrik:  4,500 users, 52,000 rides

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Hoppy, an e-scooter rental company in Kortrijk, will introduce a digital alcohol lock this…

Romania’s President assigns Marcel Ciolacu to lead new coalition government

Bucharest (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - President Iohannis nominates PM Ciolacu to form a pro-European coalition government following the…

Leuven Christmas market attracts 600,000 visitors, sets new attendance record

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Leuven Christmas market, organized by Marc Pinte, is seeing record attendance, with over…

Belgium’s Paul Van Tigchelt addresses prison mobile phone

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Belgium's Justice Minister, Paul Van Tigchelt, calls mobile phones in prisons a "plague," with…

Flemish government increases purchasing power for 30,000 custom work company employees

Brussels (Brussels Morning newspaper): The Flemish government, led by Minister Hilde Crevits, supports 30,000 employees in customs work…

Hasselt’s Winterland: Mayor Steven Vandeput adds security measures after Magdeburg attack

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): After the attack in Magdeburg, Hasselt's Mayor Steven Vandeput increased security at Winterland. They…

Anderlecht shooting near Aumale metro: One dead, Rudi Vervoort responds

Anderlecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A shooting happened near the Aumale metro station in Brussels at 8:50 p.m. on…

Romania’s president is optimistic about pro-European coalition.

Bucharest (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Romania's President Iohannis is optimistic about forming a pro-European coalition government. The departing…

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