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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Ninove introduces home ID card service for reduced mobility

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ninove's "Loket aan huis" helps people who can't visit city hall get a…

Beringen expands tourism with 60K stays and mining projects

Beringen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Beringen (60,000+ overnight stays/year) aims to attract more business travelers with conference spaces…

Hoboken Umicore invests €400M to refine 18 metals by 2030

Hoboken (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Umicore is investing €400M to upgrade its Hoboken plant by 2030, improving fine…

Belgian coast home sales drop while prices rise in 2024

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In 2024, Belgian coastal home sales declined slightly, with Zeebrugge seeing the biggest…

Hasselt sees large crowds over ID updates after Kortessem merger

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kortessem is now part of Hasselt, changing street names and postal codes. Many…

Jan De Troij  26 years old ends ‘Blokken’ record streak at 15 episodes

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The television quiz 'Blokken' concluded Jan De Troij's (26) longest appearance at episode…

Kortrijk Railway Station demolition halted by permit council

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Council for Permit Disputes paused the demolition of Kortrijk Railway Station (built…

Deurne Bosuil Stand 2 demolished for 8,700-seat upgrade

Deurne (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Stand 2 at Bosuil Stadium in Deurne, Antwerp, Belgium, is being demolished and…

No more Monday flea market from 2025 in Tielt Winge 

Tielt-Winge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Starting next year, the Gouden Kruispunt in Tielt-Winge will eliminate Monday flea market…

Psychiatrist to assess Dennis ‘Black Magic’ Burkas accuser in Antwerp

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A Psychiatric expert will conduct examinations on one of the female victims who…

Genk trains 1000 bystanders to tackle inappropriate behavior

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Herman Simons, the 1000th participant in Genk's bystander training, received flowers from Alderman…

Antwerp Scheldt Tunnel 1.8km link set for 2028- 2030 opening

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Scheldt Tunnel (1.8 km) in Antwerp's Oosterweel project will connect both sides…

EU court adviser backs WhatsApp in privacy fine appeal

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - WhatsApp, a Meta Platforms got the support of an adviser to Europe's top…

German, Austrian ministers cancel Syria trip over threats

Berlin (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - According to German authorities, the interior ministers of Germany and Austria canceled their…

Trump threatens larger tariffs if EU, Canada cooperate to oppose tariffs

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose "far larger" tariffs on the…

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