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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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…

Mechelen launches anti-smoking campaign ahead of December 31, 2024 ban

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Mechelen is launching a campaign to support new smoking bans in public areas, including…

Nawal Ben Hamou appointed alderman for housing and equal opportunities in Brussels

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Nawal Ben Hamou is the new alderman for Housing, Equal Opportunities, Tourism, and Major…

Ursula von der Leyen presents her new team at EU Parliament 

Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU Commission's Ursula von der Leyen said her new team is ready…

Aalst seeks volunteers to index 42,000 historical city council reports

Aalst (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Aalst seeks volunteers to index over 42,000 scanned city council reports, enhancing public access…

Villa Servais: Geert De Poorter revives 19th-century Cellist’s legacy in Halle

Halle (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Geert De Poorter has restored the 19th-century Villa Servais in Halle, Belgium, transforming it…

Molenbeek coalition: PS, Vooruit, and PTB secure 23 of 45 seats

Molenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Catherine Moureaux (PS), Saliha Raïss (Vooruit), and Dirk De Block (PTB) formed a coalition…

Brussels fire incident: 60 residents evacuated, fire department responds quickly

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A fire broke out on 26 November at 4:00 a.m. in a four-story building…

NATO’s Mark Rutte calls to step up support for Ukraine

Athens (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mark Rutte has said that NATO “needs to go further” to defend Ukraine…

Bruna Szego appointed chair of EU money laundering authority

Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bruna Szego, selected as chair of the EU's Anti-Money Laundering Authority, won despite…

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