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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Roeselare’s Responsible Young Drivers: Only 3 volunteers to prevent drunk driving

Roeselare (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Young volunteers from Responsible Young Drivers in Roeselare provide free rides home on New…

Volvo expands electric SUV production in Ghent

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Volvo will produce its electric SUV, the EX30, in Ghent, Belgium starting in 2025.…

276-ton bicycle bridge sections installed in Hasselt for safety

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Hasselt, six heavy sections of a new bicycle bridge were installed over the…

Georgia set to elect ex-soccer player as president

Tbilisi (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Georgia's Parliament to elect ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili president amid EU accession protests,…

Tienen’s 47.5-hectare industrial project stopped

Tienen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Tienen, the Council of State stopped plans for a 47.5-hectare industrial area and…

Kurdish March in Ghent: Mayor Mathias De Clercq Faces Ethnic Tensions

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Kurdish community in Ghent, led by Mayor Mathias De Clercq, got permission for…

Hasselt offers 438 study spots for students; Special events from December 23

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Students in Hasselt can now register for 438 study spots, which is 150 more…

Chimney fire risks in Turnhout: Taxandria urges safety with key tips

Turnhout (Brussels Morning newspaper): A chimney fire in Minderhout recently damaged a house. Rut Van Laer from Taxandria…

Antwerp bike shop fire: Emergency services respond, residents evacuated

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 12 December at 7 p.m., a fire broke out at a bike shop…

Steward injured by explosion during club Brugge vs. Sporting match

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): lan Soenen, a steward at the Club Brugge vs. Sporting Lisbon match was injured…

Victoria Cinema sold for community redevelopment

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The old Victoria cinema in Genk has been sold to an anonymous Limburg investor…

EU Commission hosts minerals security partnership to boost raw materials

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU Commission hosts the Minerals Security Partnership to advance sustainable, multilateral raw…

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…

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