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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Firefighters rescue the 4th cow in a week in Mesen

Mesen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Firefighters in Westhoek rescued a cow in Mesen on Saturday, Aug 16, 2025,…

Trump, Zelensky to meet in Washington to discuss peace after Alaska summit

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced he will head to Washington for a…

Lace re-BORN-em at Bornem Abbey shows 80 works by 40 artists

Bornem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bornem Abbey hosts “Lace re-BORN-em” (16 Aug–19 Oct), showcasing 80 works from 6…

Bruges protects swans from blue-green algae, Alderman Demon leads

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The city of Bruges has taken extra measures to protect 70 swans from…

Solveld sports fields in Tielt-Winge open with €1.9M funding

Tielt-Winge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The new Solveld sports fields in Tielt-Winge, costing €1.9 million with €385,000 subsidy, now…

LSB honours Ghent social worker, urges black-and-white profiles

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Limburg Support Centre (LSB), led by Sara Roncada and Ann-Sofie Vanoverstijns, launched…

Blue-green algae discovered in the Leuven-Haacht canal

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Blue-green algae discovered in the Leuven-Haacht canal between Leopold I bridge and Tildonk…

Pukkelpop 2025 opens in Hasselt with 50,000 in 35°C heat

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Pukkelpop 2025 opened in Hasselt with 50,000 visitors in 35°C heat, featuring performances…

Londerzeel taxes temporary bars, boosting the economy

Londerzeel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Londerzeel will tax temporary bars like Zanzibar (€8,000) to ensure fair competition. Mayor…

Hasselt Pukkelpop closed the Kempische Steenweg for 4 days

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 40th edition of Pukkelpop begins August 14th, 2025, in Hasselt, with Kempische…

Aalst Carnival introduces new rules on group size and Safety

Aalst (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Aalst’s carnival has new rules on group sizes, float lengths, speed limits, and…

Israel’s military approves framework for new Gaza offensive

Tel Aviv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Wednesday, the Israeli military reported that the military chief of staff…

Thieves hit Cebenax in Tienen 3 times stealing 1,500 L diesel

Tienen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Cebenax in Tienen was hit by thieves 3 times, losing 1,500 L of diesel.…

Kompass Klub returns to Revive’s historic Vynckier in Ghent

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kompass Klub will reopen on October 3, 2025, at Ghent’s historic Vynckier site,…

China hits two Lithuanian banks with sanctions in retaliation against EU

Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - China imposed sanctions on two European Union-based banks in response to the EU's…

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