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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Genk drug gang caught: €900K earnings, 5 convicted, 3 brothers sentenced

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In early 2023, police in Genk arrested a drug gang, seizing €54,000 and new…

Stepfather in Sint-Niklaas sentenced to 2.5 years for 12 years of abuse: €5,000 fine

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A girl was abused by her stepfather for 12 years, from ages 6 to…

Cyclist, 56, dies after collision with car in Roeselare 

Roeselare (Brussels Morning Newspaper): An accident occurred on 23rd October at 4:30 PM at Westlaan and Groenestraat involving…

EU Commission fines Austrian and Czech firms for blocking rival

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU Commission has fined Austrian rail firm Osterreichische Bundesbahnen and Czech company…

EU’s incoming foreign policy chief stresses security priorities

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU's next foreign policy chief has said that strengthening security must be…

Farmers protest in Brussels: March 26 clash leads to Maalbeek fire

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In early 2024, thousands of farmers protested in Brussels against government policies threatening their…

Genk’s homelessness crisis: 174 affected, young people rising

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Genk, homelessness has increased from 72 to 174 individuals in four years, with…

Rinkkaai project: Affordable housing solutions for Ghent’s residents

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Plans for two residential towers at 65 meters were changed due to local opposition.…

D’haeseleer’s Forza Ninove wins majority amid fraud investigation

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Guy D'haeseleer of Forza Ninove secured a majority in Ninove's local council, winning 47.4%…

AZ Delta Roeselare: Personalized recipes for cancer patients

Roeselare (Brussels Morning Newspaper): AZ Delta is developing personalized recipes for cancer patients facing taste changes, focusing on…

EU observers report irregularities in Mozambique election

Maputo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU poll observers have reported the “unjustified alteration” of some outcomes in Mozambique’s…

De Lijn drivers strike in Antwerp: 58% of bus services disrupted

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): De Lijn drivers are striking in Antwerp, disrupting public transport due to dissatisfaction with…

VGC boosts funding by €92K for 172 Dutch-speaking schools in Brussels

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Vlaamse Gemeenschapscommissie (VGC) is increasing funding for Dutch-speaking schools in Brussels by €92,000…

MEP Danilo Valle condemns EU’s hypocrisy over Israel’s actions in Gaza

Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - MEP Danilo Della Valle criticized the EU's hypocrisy regarding Israel, urged an arms…

Police clash with man in Lommel: 36 convictions, €800 fine

Lommel (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On July 13, 2024, police in Lommel responded to a call about a man…

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