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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Overcrowded Brussels prisons: Volunteers sought to improve conditions

Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper):Belgium's prisons especially in Brussels are severely overcrowded leading to poor living conditions and…

Genk library: Community hub and cultural catalyst

Genk (The Brussels Morning Newspaper):The Genk library is a hub for community engagement, hosting art events, workshops and…

Brussels transforms key areas to prioritize pedestrians, cyclists, and public Transitions

Brussels (The Brussels Morning newspaper):Brussels is implementing traffic-calming measures in key areas like Polaertplein and Regentschapsstraat to promote…

Antwerp fights cemetery metal theft with invisible statue codes

Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Antwerp is using an invisible varnish with a unique code to mark bronze…

Aalst bike race faces challenges after tour de France shift to Nice

Aalst (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Aalst bike race a 87-year tradition faces challenges due to the Tour…

North sea Ghent port weathers economic storms maintains cargo volumes in 2024

Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper):North Sea Port's cargo throughput remained steady in the first half of 2024 despite…

Mechelen police nab perfume shop thieves using ANPR technology

Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper):The Rivierenland police used ANPR technology to catch two men aged 21 and 27…

Enhancing gete valley: New spots and sustainable growth in Tienen

Tienen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): spots in Houten Brugstraat and Schotelbeemdstraat offer fun for families and walkers. The…

Police swiftly apprehend armed suspect on train in Sint-Niklaas

Sint-Niklaas (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A man with a blank firing gun was arrested on a train in…

Brussels municipalities face legal hurdles over proposed tax on public EV charging stations

Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Brussels municipalities' plan to tax public electric vehicle charging stations at €125…

Ensuring safety on the electric Go-Kart Circuit: New rules and regulations in Ostend

Ostend (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): New rules have been implemented to control speeding and ensure safety in electric…

Tragic house fire claims life of 82-year-old man in Knokke-Heist

Knokke-Heist (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): An 82-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a house fire in Knokke-Heist…

FC Sint-Niklaas upgrades facilities, faces break-In challenges during construction

Sint-Niklaas (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): FC Sint-Niklaas is upgrading its sports facilities including a new pavilion, swimming pool…

Anderlecht battles laughing gas litter: Jordan Dialinas leads community cleanup

Anderlecht (The Brussels Morning Newspaper):Jordan Dialinas is actively cleaning up discarded laughing gas bottles in Anderlecht raising awareness…

UHasselt students invent shower water-saving system to promote sustainability

Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): UHasselt students developed "Smart Stream," a system to store cold shower water for…

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