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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MIVB holds auditions for musicians in Brussels metro stations

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - STIB (MIVB) in Brussels held auditions for 20 musicians, including saxophonist Wald, to…

Hungary’s FM Peter Szijjarto defends Russian energy imports during Moscow visit

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, during a visit to Moscow on Wednesday, stated…

Mark Rutte says NATO, EU jointly working on drone wall to protect Europe against threats

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated on Wednesday, prior to a meeting with defence…

West Flemish app checks Don Bosco students’ bikes in Bredene

Bredene (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Students’ bicycles at Don Bosco School in Bredene/De Haan were checked 1st time…

Carla Dejonghe helps at Sint-Pieters-Woluwe daycare during strike

Sint-Pieters-Woluwe (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Alderman Carla Dejonghe helped at Sint-Pieters-Woluwe daycare during a strike, assisting with feeding…

4 Maasmechelen churches to be repurposed, Diocese confirms

Maasmechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - 4 churches in Maasmechelen, including Meeswijk and Kotem, will be repurposed under a…

China sanctions 5 US subsidiaries of South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean

Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Beijing imposed sanctions on 5 U.S. subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean…

Donald Trump to visit Malaysia to attend Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire signing

Kuala Lumpur (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Malaysia on October 26,…

Rivierenhof Deurne launches campaign against speeding cyclists

Deurne (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Rivierenhof park in Deurne launched a campaign led by Provincial Executive Mireille Colson…

Antwerp begins major repairs on Mexico bridges in Eilandje

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp will repair the 2 parallel Mexico bridges in Eilandje from October 20–31,…

Nieuwenbos Welfare Campus in Dilbeek reopens after 2 months

Dilbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Nieuwenbos welfare campus in Dilbeek reopened on October 13, 2025, 2 months…

Polish prosecutors charge Russian couple in parcel bomb case

Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Polish prosecutors have charged two Russian nationals with espionage for Russian intelligence, with…

Hamas frees Israeli hostages under Trump-brokered ceasefire

Gaza (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hamas released some of its remaining Israeli hostages on Monday, marking an important…

US intelligence guiding Ukraine’s strikes on Russia’s energy, FT reports

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The U.S. has been assisting Ukraine in conducting long-range strikes on Russian energy…

Pakistan closes key border crossings after deadly clashes with Afghanistan

Islamabad (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - According to Pakistani officials, authorities blocked border crossings with Afghanistan on Sunday after…

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