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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Bull escapes near Bekkevoort, disrupts E314 to Lummen

Bekkevoort (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A single bull managed to escape its confines, which led to temporary disruption…

EU Commission sets a new March deadline for Belgium to submit budget plan

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A European Commission spokesperson announced that Belgium had given a deadline of until…

Armed man arrested at Brussels Palace of Justice entrance

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Police arrested a man carrying a weapon after he accessed the Brussels Palace…

Ghent: Snow halts waste collection and recycling parks today

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Ghent waste inter-municipal IVAGO has suspended waste collection services throughout Ghent on…

Jabbeke pauses building projects for 18 months

Jabbeke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Starting February 10, 2025, Jabbeke will pause large residential projects for 18 months…

Eendracht Aalst declared bankrupt amid financial problems

Aalst (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Eendracht Aalst, a Belgian football club, went bankrupt and was expelled from the…

Hageland orchards face threat from excessive rain

Hageland (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Heavy rains in Hageland threaten fruit orchards, especially apple and cherry trees, leading…

Wervik car crash: 16-year-old hurt, car in ditch

Wervik (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Monday evening, Wervik experienced a traffic accident resulting in serious injuries to…

Beringen rejected asylum centre plan, prioritizes environment 

Beringen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - During a Beringen city council meeting, Mayor Thomas Vints clarified there are no…

Ninove election probed amid fraud claims

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Ninove's municipal elections, allegations of proxy vote fraud led to an investigation.…

Antwerp resident plea to save Brown Cafe

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp benefits from an expanding initiative to maintain its vintage "Brown Cafés" (bruine…

Belgium adopts EU sole size, reduces waste for fishermen

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian fishermen can now catch sole at 24 cm, aligning with EU standards,…

Geel’s Thomas More teachers strike: “Management lied for 10 years”

Geel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Thomas More University College in Geel experienced a staff strike involving 40 members…

Antwerp Bus 36: Drivers engaged with loitering youths after Saturday incident

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bus operators from line 36 on Antwerp's Left Bank initiated an affirmative dialogue…

Lede celebrates 1,000 years with art installation

Lede (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kateliine De Corte's line-focused performance in Lede, inspired by lke Gers and Nick…

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