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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Investigation launched: Forza Ninove’s 47.4% win faces fraud allegations

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Forza Ninove, led by Guy D'haeseleer, won the Ninove municipal elections with 47.4% of…

Captain Vanderroost leads Leuven to 11-10 win: Torrijas 4th in women’s division

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Captain Vanderroost scored the final point to lead the Leuven team to a thrilling…

MEP Sberna calls for family policies to address EU’s challenges

Dubrovnik (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - At the ECR's Congress on the Family, MEP Antonella Sberna emphasized the urgent…

UAE and EU discuss urgent ceasefire for Gaza conflict

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke by phone with Ursula…

UK FM says arming Russia will harm China-Europe relations

Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The UK's foreign minister has raised apprehensions about China's support of Russia in…

Mechelen driver arrested: 25-year-old Albanian caught with 13kg cocaine

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 17th October, police arrested a 25-year-old Albanian man after stopping his car on…

Ypres A19 crash: Lawyer claims judge bias in fatal manslaughter case

Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Pieterjan Dens, lawyer for the woman involved in the fatal A19 crash in Ypres,…

Shooting in Anderlecht: Man stable after roundabout robbery

Anderlecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A shooting occurred at 4:30 AM on 18th October Friday at the Veeartsenstraat and…

Antwerp teens climb scaffolding on Leuven’s Oude Markt, face arrest

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Two 18-year-olds from Antwerp climbed scaffolding outside the University Hall on Oude Mark around…

Kortrijk drug operation: 1.2 tons of cocaine seized, 13 arrested in Europe

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A drug trafficking group smuggled 1.2 tons of cocaine across Belgium and Northern France,…

Anderlecht drug bust: E-scooter rider arrested with 8.2 kg cannabis

Anderlecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On October 11, a Sint-Gillis neighborhood team identified a man on an e-scooter with…

Sint-Truiden’s Kris Beckers sends 71 beds and medical supplies to Ukraine Hospitals

Sint-Truiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Kris Beckers, the Honorary Consul, helped send 71 hospital beds and 138 chairs from…

UHasselt’s new 350-car parking garage struggles with usage issues

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): UHasselt's new 350-car parking garage at Boucampus isn’t used as much as expected. Many…

Kringwinkel  launches €15-25 appliance rentals in Ghent: Geert Deruck’s eco-friendly initiative

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Kringwinkel Ateljee launched a rental service for household appliances, charging 15-25 euros monthly. Aimed…

Kortrijk’s support wall ‘Kom op tegen Kanker’ for cancer awareness inspires community

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 17 October, at 9 a.m., a retaining wall for the "Kom op tegen…

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