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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312 players compete for the Wiezen World Championship title in Turnhout

Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The World Wiezen Championship was held on November 10 at De Warande in Turnhout,…

Dr. Aladdin Yilmaz: Renowned Hasselt Heart Surgeon Passes Away After Cancer Battle

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Dr. Alaaddin Yilmaz, a renowned heart surgeon, passed away from pancreatic cancer. He innovative…

Ghent’s housing crisis: 10,000 student rooms needed amid rising demand

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ghent, home to 87,638 students, faces a housing crisis with a shortage of 10,000…

Bruges CNG explosion: Driver mistakenly fuels with wrong gas, no serious injuries

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A small explosion occurred in Waggelwaterstraat, Bruges, when a driver mistakenly filled his vehicle…

Geel Lego Fair: 200 builders unite for a 40,000-block mosaic, supporting charity

Geel (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Lego fair in Geel attracted over 200 builders from 10 countries, featuring models…

Brussels urges climate action as 750 protesters rally before COP29 in Baku

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): COP29 is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22. The summit…

Aalst police recovered five stolen bicycles, including two electric models

Aalst (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Aalst police found five stolen bicycles, including two electric ones, during a house search.…

Hybrid car fire at AZ Damian Hospital in Ostend leaves no injuries

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A hybrid car caught fire at AZ Damian Hospital in Ostend on Saturday evening,…

Kuwait, EU sign MoU to strengthen diplomatic training ties

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kuwait Diplomatic Institute and College of Europe signed a MoU to enhance diplomatic…

Taliban calls on EU for support in drug reduction efforts

Kabul (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Taliban urges EU support for drug reduction, alternative crops, jobs, and treatment efforts.…

CD&V challenges Sint-Truiden election: Kempeneers claims 700 proxy votes

Sint-Truiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Former Sint-Truiden mayor Ingrid Kempeneers' CD&V party moves to opposition. CD&V requests an investigation…

Charleroi taxi driver caught high in Leuven: 44 tested, multiple fines issued

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A Charleroi taxi driver was stopped in Leuven for drug use after dropping off…

Drunk 29-year-old fugitive crashes into cars, flees arrest in Antwerp

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A 29-year-old fugitive driver crashed into two parked cars in Antwerp at 4 a.m.,…

A suspicious package disrupts train services at Antwerp Central station

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A suspect boarded a train in Breda, Netherlands, at 8:00 AM, traveling to Belgium.…

Knokke-Heist’s Compagnie Het Zoute’s 151-space parking plan faces opposition

Knokke-Heist (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Compagnie Het Zoute plans to build a 7.200 square meter underground parking with 151…

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