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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Pelt imposes sailing ban on Dommel and Kleine Nete

Pelt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Starting today, Aug 11, 2025, boating is banned on the Dommel River in…

2 Children find old bomb in Aarschot, police call the dovo

Aarschot (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - 2 children, Ferre and Febe, found an old bomb in Wolfsdonk, Aarschot. Their…

Mercedes-Benz CEO slams EU’s 2035 combustion car ban

Berlin (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ola Kaellenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz, voiced his opposition to the European Union's 2035…

Puurs-Bornem road closes for 8 months for sewer upgrades

Bornem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Starting today, Aug 11, 2025, Robert Verbelenstraat in Puurs closes for 8 months…

Russia says it downs 7 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced on his Telegram channel that Russian air defence…

TAZ festival draws 100k with 600 shows at 50 Ostend venues

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Theater Aan Zee 2025 in Ostend drew 100,000 visitors with 600 shows. The…

French PM Francois Bayrou sets Sept 30 deadline for holiday cut negotiations

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou stated that negotiations to cut two French national…

Ukrainian forces reclaim Bezsalivka village in Sumy region

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Sunday, Ukrainian defence forces confirmed that they had reclaimed a village in…

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Kyiv fully supports joint statement by European leaders

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed on Sunday that Ukraine "values and fully supports"…

Antwerp’s St. Andrew’s hosts Pride prayer with Saskia

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - St. Andrew’s Church in Antwerp held a prayer for Pride, led by Saskia…

Waste Warriors plan to harvest 70k kg of pears in Vlezenbeek

Velzenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Vlezenbeek, Waste Warriors and Thomas Schiltz plan to quickly harvest 70,000 kg…

Lo-Reninge staff push the burning van away from the building 

Lo-Reninge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Friday, Aug 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. in Lo-Reninge, employees quickly pushed…

Beerzel 6-hectare corn maze marks 8th year with new theme

Beerzel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 6-hectare corn maze in Beerzel, organised by the Kempens Landschap Foundation, celebrates…

Bornem: 56th Dodentocht’s 1st runner finishes 100km in 10h

Bornem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 56th Dodentocht in Bornem saw 12,643 participants complete a 100 km walk…

Antwerp’s Reyndersstraat closed for water-link repairs

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - From August 11-13, 2025, Water-link will repair a drainage gully at Reyndersstraat and…

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