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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Chimney fire risks in Turnhout: Taxandria urges safety with key tips

Turnhout (Brussels Morning newspaper): A chimney fire in Minderhout recently damaged a house. Rut Van Laer from Taxandria…

Antwerp bike shop fire: Emergency services respond, residents evacuated

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 12 December at 7 p.m., a fire broke out at a bike shop…

Steward injured by explosion during club Brugge vs. Sporting match

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): lan Soenen, a steward at the Club Brugge vs. Sporting Lisbon match was injured…

Victoria Cinema sold for community redevelopment

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The old Victoria cinema in Genk has been sold to an anonymous Limburg investor…

EU Commission hosts minerals security partnership to boost raw materials

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU Commission hosts the Minerals Security Partnership to advance sustainable, multilateral raw…

Vanmechelen’s Van seized in Sint-Truiden

Sint-Truiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Last Friday, on 6 December, police towed a van from Fighters Against Cancer, a…

Belgium’s healthcare crisis: €174 million losses and staff shortages

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Belgium's healthcare crisis, highlighted by Eric Christians, includes an aging population, €174 million in…

Refugee Village in Mechelen Closes After Two Years

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A temporary village for Ukrainian refugees in Mechelen, built in May 2022, will close…

Romania and Bulgaria achieve full EU Schengen membership

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Union member states have approved removing checks on persons at the internal…

Police seize 20 kilos of fireworks as Dutch cross into Belgium

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Many Dutch people travel to Belgium for cheaper fireworks due to stricter Dutch laws.…

Dendermonde’s Lieven Busschaert faces controversy over lemon ads

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Lieven Busschaert, manager of Busschaert Koeltechniek, faces controversy over van ads featuring lemons that…

Audi Brussels negotiations fail: 3,000 jobs are at risk, Gerd Walker reacts

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Negotiations at Audi Brussels have stopped, putting nearly 3,000 jobs at risk as the…

Leuven Christmas Market welcomes 600,000 visitors with new attractions

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Leuven Christmas Market in Belgium is open from December 7 to December 22,…

Café ‘t Werrek reopens in Wigmaal, near Leuven after closure

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Café 't Werrek in Wigmaal has reopened with new owners Maarten, Evy, and Wouter…

Poland prioritizes joint EU defence funding during presidency

Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Poland's Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski, announced that during its EU presidency, Poland will…

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