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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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Four arrested for arson of €200,000 Mercedes in Hasselt apartment fire

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Four people, including Yasser G. (ISAE), were arrested for burning a Mercedes in Hasselt…

Flemish government funds €350,000 for truck driver training amid 5,000 driver shortage

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Flemish government is providing €350,000 for truck driver training in schools like Atlas…

Belgian Tourist Dries De Graeve Found Dead in Morocco After Month Long Search

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian tourist Dries De Graeve, 29, was found dead in a ravine near…

Leuven garbage bag prices rise: Small bags €14.50, large bags €29

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Starting January 2025, garbage bag prices in Leuven will increase. Small bags will cost…

Ypres train collision: Urgent call to 1711 prevents accidents

Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In November, a train hit a De Lin bus stuck on tracks in Veldegem.…

Brussels scouts seek new meeting space as monastery sold for the day center

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Sint-Pieters-Woluwe scouts, with 85 members, need to find a new meeting place because…

Leuven police fine 23-year-old cyclist for drunk riding over 1.2 permille

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On Sunday in Leuven, police found a 23-year-old man cycling drunk, with a blood…

EU sues Bulgaria and Cyprus for failing proportionality test

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Commission has taken Bulgaria and Cyprus to the Court of Justice for…

Belgian railways shift from WiFi to mobile data with €40 million upgrade

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Belgian Railways will enhance 4G connectivity on trains instead of installing WiFi, citing costs…

Mechelen Puro restaurant fire: Recovery and reopening after damage

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On October 13, a fire started in the technical room of restaurant Puro, owned…

Investigation requested in Sint-Truiden over voting fraud concerns

Sint-Truiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Outgoing mayor Ingrid Kempeneers is worried about possible voting fraud and proxy votes. CD&V…

Brussels North police launch major operations to tackle crime and safety issues

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On December 15, 120 Brussels North police officers targeted Aarschotstraat, a crime area, to…

Georgia’s opposition urges the European Union to reject the new government

Tbilisi (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Georgia's opposition groups have called on the European Union to declare the Georgian…

Cyprus proposes EU response to instability in Syria

Nicosia (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Cyprus has proposed a working document to the European Council on the latest…

EU’s Roberta Metsola features in Google’s 2024 Year in Search

The President of the EU Parliament, Roberta Metsola, was featured during Google’s 2024 Year in Search. Google utilises…

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