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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Vooruit wants to end subsidies for Antwerp’s Deurne airport

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Vooruit, led by Kris Verduyckt, wants to end subsidies for Antwerp’s Deurne Airport,…

Knokke-Heist drops ‘Exclusive’ label amid image dispute

Knokke-Heist (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Knokke-Heist’s “exclusive” label under ex-mayor Count Leopold Lippens (Gemeentebelangen), now faces dispute as…

Sint-Pieters-Leeuw residents oppose Chiro building plan

Sint-Pieters-Leeuw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - People in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, especially older residents from Negenmanneke and Zuun, oppose building a…

Londerzeel urged to improve roads for farmers and farm Vehicles

Londerzeel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Londerzeel, council member Guido Robberechts and officials Greet Ilegems and Bart Van…

Leuven will begins €3M works on Minderbroedersstraat Aug 18

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leuven starts €3 million works on Minderbroedersstraat on August 18, 2025. The street’s…

Lubbeek man fined €8K for releasing 21 Pheasants illegally

Lubbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A man in his sixties from Lubbeek was fined €8,000 for illegally releasing…

Antwerp Pride 2025 gains 20% more support from sponsors

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp Pride 2025 got 20% more sponsorship than 2024, with support from Coca-Cola,…

EU official Teresa Ribera says Gaza crisis ‘looks very much’ like genocide

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In an interview published on Thursday, European Commission's Executive Vice President, Teresa Ribera,…

Kremlin confirms planned Trump-Putin meeting in coming days

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Top Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated on Thursday that an arrangement has been…

Ukraine’s Zelensky calls for face-to-face meeting with Putin to resolve the conflict

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a meeting with Russian President…

Mechelen Court of Savoy opens from Sept 1 to general public

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Starting September 1, 2025, Mechelen’s historic Court of Savoy, once home to Margaret…

3 men arrested in Moorsele exam centre for cheating 

Moorsele (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - At the Moorsele exam centre, police caught a 20-year-old man cheating with a…

Anderlecht faces Sheriff Tiraspol in the UEFA Conference League

Anderlecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Anderlecht faces Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday in the UEFA Conference League. Coach Besnik…

3 men arrested in Moorsele exam centre for cheating 

Moorsele (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - At the Moorsele exam centre, police caught a 20-year-old man cheating with a…

Polish new President Nawrocki vows to defend sovereignty, oppose euro

Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Poland’s newly sworn President, Karol Nawrocki, vowed on Wednesday to amend the nation's…

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