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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Sint-Lievens-Houtem Reflex youth centre faces closure

Sint-Lievens-Houtem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Reflex youth centre in Sint-Lievens-Houtem, led by Chairman Jaron Verbraekel, is closing…

Ghent protects €100,000 trees with sprinklers on Bijloke ring road

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Ghent, Bijloke ring road construction uses a sprinkler system to distribute pumped…

Vilvoorde residents complain about overgrown cemetery graves

Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Residents of Vilvoorde criticise the town cemetery’s overgrown weeds. Alderman Jeroen Bergers (N-VA)…

40 Antwerp North groups form 2060 United for neighbourhood plan

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In August 2025, 2060 United, led by Frederik Picard, united 40 Antwerp North…

Polish memorial in Roeselare restored by Vranken, Dejonghe

Roeselare (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Polish war memorial in Roeselare was restored by specialists Jan Vranken and…

Gas leak on R4 in Ghent at km 11.5 has closed both directions

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A gas leak on the R4 in Ghent at km 11.5 caused road…

Keerbergen €12k wheelchair project led by Alderman An Wauters

Keerbergen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Keerbergen launches €12,000 campaign for wheelchair access. Alderman An Waters leads, with ramps…

Boeing seeks EU approval to repurchase Spirit Aerosystems

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - According to documents on the European Commission website, Boeing, a leading global aerospace…

EU delegation building damaged in Kyiv by Russian airstrikes

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union Delegation to Ukraine in Kyiv was harshly damaged by Russian…

Antwerp residents’ “Free Gaza” Flag removed by police 

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Earlier this week in Hertsdeinstraat, Antwerp, residents raised a large “Free Gaza” flag…

Beersel police remove 6 illegal e-scooters, led by Mayor Jo Vander

Beersel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Beersel police and Mayor Jo Vander Meylen removed 6 illegal e-scooters and fined…

Maasmechelen Grobelco opens facility for recycling 90% waste

Maasmechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Grobelco in Maasmechelen opened a washing facility in August 2025, turning 90% of…

Activists temporarily stop eviction of 70 migrants in Anderlecht

Anderlecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Around 70 undocumented migrants, including 12 children, were not evicted from the ACLVB…

HOGENT moves 3k students to Schoonmeersen, Clays confirms

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - HOGENT will close Ledeganck and Mercator campuses, moving 3,000 students to Schoonmeersen in…

European Sprint Orienteering 2025 set in Hasselt, Geel and Lier

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Sprint Orienteering Championships will be held in Hasselt, Geel, and Lier,…

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