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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Brussels LEZ Expansion Sparks Political Debate and Delays

Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Brussels plans to ban over 600,000 old cars by 2025 to reduce pollution,…

Belgium’s Prison Overcrowding Crisis: Extended Leave Measures 

Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Belgium is letting more prisoners near release get extended leave to handle overcrowding.…

Belgium’s Troubling Care Crisis for French Disabled

Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Since 2015, a French Court report highlights severe mistreatment in over 60 Belgian…

Belgium’s Rising Drug Driving Offenses and New Detection Methods

Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Belgium's drug-related driving offenses surged from 2,300 in 2014 to 12,600 last year.…

Lommel’s Parelstrand Park: Groep Oostappen Faces Permit Crisis

Lommel (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Groep Oostappen runs Parelstrand holiday park in Lommel, Belgium. They were declared in…

Halle’s Clay championships: Mattias Brants’ accessibility initiative

Halle (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Halle is celebrating the World Championships on Clay, promoting accessibility for individuals with…

Rising Use of Sleep Aids Among Young People

Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Over 16% of young people in Belgium use sleep aids, with stress as…

Julie Taton’s Candidacy Rejected Amid Residency Controversy

Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Julie Taton, a Federal MP, wanted to run in local elections in Mons…

Police Investigate Gunshots at Café on Brogniez

Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper):  Police responded to gunshots at a cafĂ© on Rue Brogniez, finding a man…

EU Parliament reveals new interparliamentary delegation

Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The political groups and non-attached Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in…

Molenbeek street sweepers end strike after failed talks with Mayor

Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Street cleaners in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek ended their strike on September 19 after failed negotiations…

Hasselt activists rally against PFAS pollution from Tenneco

Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Environmental groups in Limburg, like Greenpeace and Grandparents for the Climate, are protesting…

Ghent University introduces vegetable-focused meals at the Coupure campus

Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Ghent University is launching a two-year pilot project at the Coupure campus, prioritizing…

Leuven taxi driver caught speeding in Grote Markt, violates Code 01.06

Leuven (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Leuven, police stopped a taxi speeding in Grote Markt. The driver, required…

Rise in anxiety and depression rates in Belgium

Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A recent survey indicates increased anxiety (19% and depression (17%) rates. To handle…

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