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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Leuven’s Mural honors local musicians Selah Sue, Milow, Corin, and Dewit

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A new mural in Leuven's train station parking garage honors local musicians Selah Sue,…

Dutch men Sentenced for Drowning Hakim Mutyaba in Ghent: 4 and 2 Years in Prison

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Two Dutch men, aged 25 and 27, were sentenced to 4 and 2 years…

Bruges ends evening waste collection: Alderman Esquenet’s plan for cleaner streets

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): After twenty years, Bruges is stopping evening waste collection to improve cleanliness and reduce…

Haasdonk adds new balloon launch site in Sint-Niklaas

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Haasdonk is set to gain a new balloon launch site on the old FC…

EU Commission protects traditional Greek and Turkish products

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU Commission added "Tsalafouti" cheese and "Gaziantep Melengiç Kahvesi" coffee substitute to…

Social Democratic Party leads in Romania’s pivotal vote

Bucharest (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The pro-Western alliance led by the Social Democratic Party would likely have sufficient…

Antonio Costa meets Zelenskyy on first day as EU Council Chief

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Council President Antonio Costa met with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy to discuss Europe’s…

EU’s Kaja Kallas criticized Georgia’s use of force

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The newly elected High Representative of the European Union Kaja Kallas urged Georgian…

Antonio Costa succeeds Charles Michel as President of EU council

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Charles Michel hands over the European Council presidency to Antonio Costa, emphasizing unity,…

Belgian TV presenter Tom Waes injured in serious car accident

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - TV presenter Tom Waes was severely wounded in a traffic accident at the…

Black Friday 2024: The Best Shopping Deals Across Brussels and Belgium

Black Friday, a shopping phenomenon that originated in the United States, has firmly established itself in Belgium as…

Remembering Giacomo Puccini: The Composer’s Final Days in Brussels, 1924

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Giacomo Puccini, the famous Italian composer, died on November 29, 1924, in Brussels at…

Three homemade bombs explode at Colryt in Antwerp, police investigate incident

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): At Colruyt in Antwerp South, three homemade bombs were thrown at the entrance just…

Roeselare prepares for new local governments: Training sessions for councilors

Roeselare (Brussels Morning Newspaper): New local governments in Belgium will start their terms next month, with training sessions…

Fire in Ostend: Illir Devck rescues man from 4th-floor apartment

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A fire broke out on 28 November at 5 p.m. in an apartment on…

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