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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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…

Mundo Pixar Experience arrives in Brussels: Largest exhibition launches March 2025

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Mundo Pixar Experience opens in Barcelona on September 26, featuring engaging exhibits from…

Authorities warn of rising police impersonation scams in Dendermonde

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Scammers are pretending to be police officers, making scary claims about stolen items and…

EU Commission to issue €90 billion bonds in early 2025

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Commission intends to issue €90 billion in EU Bonds in the…

Antwerp police caught thieves with €880 in stolen items

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Last Sunday, on 1st December, in Antwerp, police caught three men stealing T-shirts worth…

Trump names Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece

Brussels Morning Newspaper - US incoming President Donald Trump has revealed Kimberly Guilfoyle, an American television news personality…

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