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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Ninove police station expands hours under Mayor D’haeseleer’s leadership

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Starting January 6, the Ninove police station will operate daily from 7:30 a.m. to…

Anderlecht police seize illegal fireworks from German car

Anderlecht (Brussels Morning NewsPaper): In Anderlecht, police seized illegal fireworks from a German car, arresting three individuals. Police…

Aalst Mayor Christoph D’Haese enforces ID checks to curb fireworks misuse

Aalst (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Mayor Christoph D'Haese of Aalst has introduced new rules allowing police to check IDs…

Russia claims FSB foils Ukrainian plot to kill officer and blogger

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Russia's FSB thwarted a Ukrainian plot to kill a high-ranking officer and pro-Russian…

EU and Belgium mandate USB-C chargers for all small devices

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Starting December 28, 2024, all small and medium devices in the EU must use…

Explosion outside hair salon in Antwerp

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A blast outside a hair salon on Brederodestraat in Antwerp caused significant damage but…

Belgium expands transgender care: Six centres open, Senne Knuts shares hope

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Starting January 1, Belgium will expand transgender care access from two to six centres,…

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…

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