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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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Black Friday 2024: The Best Shopping Deals Across Brussels and Belgium

Black Friday, a shopping phenomenon that originated in the United States, has firmly established itself in Belgium as…

Remembering Giacomo Puccini: The Composer’s Final Days in Brussels, 1924

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Giacomo Puccini, the famous Italian composer, died on November 29, 1924, in Brussels at…

Three homemade bombs explode at Colryt in Antwerp, police investigate incident

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): At Colruyt in Antwerp South, three homemade bombs were thrown at the entrance just…

Roeselare prepares for new local governments: Training sessions for councilors

Roeselare (Brussels Morning Newspaper): New local governments in Belgium will start their terms next month, with training sessions…

Fire in Ostend: Illir Devck rescues man from 4th-floor apartment

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A fire broke out on 28 November at 5 p.m. in an apartment on…

EU Commission ends probe into Amazon, Fiat, Starbucks tax deals

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU Commission closed state aid inquiries into tax rulings granted by Luxembourg…

Antwerp’s Abdenor R. sentenced to 6 years for Molotov attack on judge

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Abdenor R., a 27-year-old prisoner, threatened a judge after being sentenced to six years…

Genk traffic accident: 61-year-old man dies after car crashes into building

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 27 November at 8 p.m., a 61-year-old man from Genk crashed his car…

14-year-old boy faints in Anderlecht; Carbon monoxide alarm evacuates 15 residents

Anderlecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A 14-year-old boy lost consciousness while showering on Odonstraat in Anderlecht, causing a carbon…

Greens/EFA demand a rerun of Georgia’s parliamentary elections

Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Greens/EFA urge the international community to reject Georgia's election results, call for…

Body discovered in Brussels metro tunnel: Investigation underway, services disrupted

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A body was discovered in the tunnel between Naamsepoort and Louiza metro stations in…

Bruges boat incident: Authorities respond to collision at local marina

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 27 November at 3 p.m., a boat crashed into a bridge at the…

Fire destroys thatched roof house on Jockeystraat, Ghent; Roof collapses

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A fire broke out in a thatched-roof house on Jockeystraat, Ghent, causing the roof…

KV Oostende’s €500,000 Sakala transfer: Fraud email sends funds to the wrong company

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In 2018, KV Oostende transferred Fashion Sakala for €500,000, with €250,000 due by August…

Erasmus+ 2023 report highlights social inclusion, green transitions

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 2023 Erasmus+ report highlights €4.5 billion in funding, supporting 32,000 projects, mobility…

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