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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Bulgaria’s GERB party wins election but needs coalition

Sofia (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bulgaria's centre-right GERB party succeeded in a parliamentary election, However, it will have…

Bruges fire at Sleeplife bed shop: Total loss, no injuries confirmed by Mayor De Fauw

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A fire at Sleeplife, a bed shop at 4:30 AM, causing total loss but…

Missal of Berchem: Antwerp’s oldest book from 1140 at Heritage Library

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Missal of Berchem, dating to 1140, is Antwerp's oldest book with 208 pages…

Urgent search for missing 79-year-old woman in Mechelen

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A 79-year-old woman went missing from Roosendaelveld care center in Mechelen on October 26.…

Brussels fire brigade quickly rescues family from 10th-floor blaze in Anderlecht

Anderlecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 27th October at 9:45, a fire in a fuse box on the 10th…

37-year-old cyclist dies after being struck by car in Genk accident

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 27th October, an accident happened in Genk involving a 37-year-old cyclist who was…

Drunk man damaged 16 cars in Leuven: Two arrested for disturbances

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A drunk man vandalized 16 cars on Tiensesteenweg in Leuven, damaging mirrors and wipers.…

Bruges knife attack: 34-year-old man arrested after violent fight over ex

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A fight occurred on 26th October around 4 p.m. in Bruges, involving a 34-year-old…

Knokke-Heist Dachshund festival: 300 tickets sold for community celebration

Knokke-Heist (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Four project management students organized a sold-out dachshund festival, featuring races and costume contests,…

Ursula von der Leyen visits Kosovo to discuss EU path

Pristina (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - During her visit to Kosovo, EU President Ursula von der Leyen criticized Russia's…

Georgia’s election to define path toward EU

Tbilisi (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Georgians are voting in a critical parliamentary election that will decide the country's…

Turnout’s Heilig Graf School expands new beauty salon and classrooms for students

Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Heilig Graf School has expanded by purchasing an old carpentry workshop, creating two classrooms,…

Replacement buses for Mechelen routes due to maintenance Until November 3

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Travelers between Mechelen and Willebroek and Mechelen and Londerzeel will use replacement buses due…

Fight at Molenbeek metro: Train driver stops just in time, 900 volts risk

Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 25th October around 11 p.m., a fight at a Brussels metro station led…

Protests erupt in Ghent over N-VA alliance with Groen

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Mathias De Clercq's Voor Gent allied with N-VA, ending ties with Groen, starting protests…

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