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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Mystery powder letter at Kortrijk courthouse contained Atropine

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Atropine was discovered in a white powder enclosed in the letter when it…

Kesselse Feesten continues in Leuven with new organisers

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Kesselse Feesten funfair in Leuven is continuing under a new group, KesselViert,…

Mechelen sells 5 Garden District homes with the housing Plan

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mechelen sold 5 empty homes in the Garden District (prices: €131,000–€173,000). Buyers must…

France seeks trade protection from Chinese dteel imports

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - French government spokesperson Sophie Primas said that France and other European nations will…

Dutch chef of De Librije Jonnie Boer dies at the age of 61

Amsterdam (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Jonnie Boer, renowned Dutch chef of De Librije, passed away from pulmonary embolism.…

Russia reserves nuclear option if west strikes, Shoigu warns

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Moscow's top security official, Sergei Shoigu, in an interview with the TASS state…

Herent alderman Maarten challenges Mahdi in CD&V vote 

Herent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - CD&V has leadership elections from May 1–15, 2025. Sammy Mahdi seeks re-election. Maarten…

Woman dragged 20m by truck in Dendermonde in a horror crash

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Mechelseste  enweg in Dendermonde resulted in a serious injury to a woman…

Zellik gas scare turns out to be stinking garbage emergency 

Zellik (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Emergency medical teams reached Zellik on Wednesday afternoon to assess a suspected gas…

Smoke-free Gooikoorts debuts Sam Bettens Kadril 50th anniversary

Gooik (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The upcoming edition of Gooikoorts will establish a complete smoke-free environment at the…

60-year-old woman mauled by wild boar in Meerhout reserve

Meerhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A wild boar assaulted and seriously harmed a woman inside nature reserve 't…

Zelzate tunnel closed for 80 nights for AWV LED upgrade

Zelzate (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Zelzate tunnel on E34 near Ghent will close for 80 nights to…

EU eyes Google, X after fines for Apple, Meta

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - According to Reuters, Google and X might soon encounter fines from European regulators,…

Germany, France, UK urge Israel to allow aid into Gaza

Berlin (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The foreign ministers of France, Germany and UK jointly called on Israel to…

Brussels stands united against fascism and hate for 20 years

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Brussels reaffirms its stand against fascism and hate, with support from all major…

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