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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Antwerp winter festival: Enhanced security after Brussels and Germany attacks

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Antwerp's winter festivities will feature enhanced security due to recent attacks, with increased police…

Lokeren scooter accident: Nurse provides critical aid to injured rider

Lokeren (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A scooter accident occurred on Nijverheidstraat, where a man lost control after failing to…

Russian missiles strike Kyiv, embassy buildings damaged

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv, damaging embassy buildings; Zelensky calls Putin…

Geel friends attempt 60 km beer bike record for De Warmste week

Geel (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A group of friends from Geel-Jannes Wuyts, Dries Verlinden, Jarne Goossens, and Robbe Reyns…

Bank leaders urge action: Axa, ING, Deutsche Bank highlight safety crisis

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Axa, ING, and Deutsche Bank leaders urged Prime Minister Alexander De Croo for urgent…

Lokeren accident: Driver dies after speeding crash; investigation underway

Lokeren (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A speeding driver crashed near the E17 exit, hitting a curb, traffic light, and…

SportinGenk pool closing for 5 months: Renovation to save energy

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The SportinGenk swimming pool will close on April 22, 2025, for five months to…

Lorry overturns in Turnhout: Mayor Hannes Anaf calls for truck traffic reduction

Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A lorry with wooden pallets overturned on the N119 near Het Zwart Water, causing…

North Korean Hackers Steal $1.3 Billion in Cryptocurrency, Report Finds

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In 2024, hackers associated with the North Korean regime made off with $1.3…

Halle’s Mayor Eva Demesmaeker enhances safety

Halle Brussels Morning Newspaper): Recent thefts and disturbances near Halle's library have made people feel unsafe. Mayor Eva…

Police chase leads to crash on Bruges N31 expressway, causing major disruptions

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A police chase caused a serious crash on the N31 Expressway in Bruges around…

Technical Problems Disrupt De Lijn Services: Cyberattack Suspected

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The public transport operator De Lijn in Belgium suffered technical problems on December…

Police Van accident in Antwerp: Three injured, investigation underway

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A police van responding to an urgent call collided with another car at Grotesteenweg…

Princess Elisabeth Reunites with Sister Eléonore at the Belgian Royal Christmas Concert

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Princess Elisabeth and Princess Eléonore were reunited on December 18, 2024, at the…

Revamping Belgium’s largest market square: €1 million upgrade by Alderman Hanssens

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Belgium's largest market square is being renovated, led by Alderman Carl Hanssens. The project…

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