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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Lotte Louise store burgled: Thieves steal over €1M in Knokke-Heist 

Knokke-Heist (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Thieves broke into Lotte Louise's luxury store in Knokke-Heist on 7th October, stealing over…

EU parliament warns against Georgia’s democratic decline

Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - MEPs consider that the current democratic reversal in Georgia places the country's integration…

European Commission approves €865 million for digital networks

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU Commission to invest €865 million to support fast and secure digital connectivity…

Leuven Hosts World Cup Gravel Event: €6,500 Bike Wash & New Trails

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Leuven hosted a World Cup Gravel event, highlighting the rising popularity of gravel and…

Mechelen’s Ragheno site: 120 Hectares into Marcel Garden, led by Greet Geypen

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Ragheno site in Mechelen, covering 120 hectares, will become Marcels Garden. Developer MG…

Bilzen launches new sports stand for 277 fans and multi-sport hall

Bilzen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A new stand in Bilzen will accommodate 277 fans with 162 seats, 110 standing…

Leuven’s Alderman Van announces 1,200 new bins by New Year due to overflow

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Leuven will replace over 1,200 old street bins with larger ones by New Year's…

Knokke-Heist exhibition features Tuteleers’ €26.5M Bronze statues in Park

Knokke-Heist (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Alexander Tuteleers organized an outdoor art exhibition in Zwin Nature Park featuring 14 bronze…

EU Commission approves €112 million aid for Polish rail network

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU Commission approved a €112 million Polish State aid scheme to fund…

Fire in Bruges restaurant on Hoogstraat; No injuries reported

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 8th October at 6:00 AM, emergency services responded to a fire in a…

Major traffic delays in Ghent: Eight-car crash injures three

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 8th October, a crash involving eight cars on the motorway caused significant delays,…

Vlaams Belang urges action on housing crisis affecting 176,000 families in Turnhout 

Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Vlaams Belang criticized the Flemish government's housing policies, citing 176,000 families on waiting lists.…

Anderlecht’s Mayor Fabrice Cumps implements safety measures after Aumale shootings

Anderlecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Recent shootings near the Aumale metro station in Anderlecht have raised safety concerns. Mayor…

Stabbings in Sint-Niklaas: Afghan men involved, police investigate two incidents

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Two stabbing incidents involving Afghan men occurred in Amsterdam. The first involved a fight…

VDL Roeselare  faces challenges: Loses 90-bus contract to BYD secures 157 for Arriva

Roeselare (Brussels Morning Newspaper): VDL lost a contract for 90 electric buses to BYD, impacting jobs in Roeselare.…

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