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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Childcare facility trends in Brussels: capacity, closures, and challenges

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Due to closures, Brussels saw a decrease in childcare facilities from 698 in 2018…

Mechelen’s Free Shuttle Boosts City Center Visits and Local Business

Mechelen: (Brussels Morning) - The free shopping shuttle in Mechelen has expanded its hours and routes to encourage…

Rubens House Reunites Painter’s Library After Four Centuries in Antwerp

Antwerp: (Brussels Morning) - The Rubens House in Antwerp is restoring Rubens' original library to its historic location…

Hasselt’s Urges Visitors to Protect Salamanders from Disturbance and Fungal Disease

Hasselt: (Brussels Morning) - The Nature and Forests Agency in Flanders urges visitors to stay on marked trails,…

Inefficient Garage Boxes in Ghent: Opportunities for Sustainable Urban Redevelopment

Ghent: (Brussels Morning) - Maarten Allegaert's master's thesis found 8,500 inefficient garage boxes in Ghent occupying 32 hectares.…

Leuven boosts garbage pickups to tackle restaurant pests and promote cleanline

Leuven: (Brussels Morning) - Leuven is increasing garbage pickups to help restaurants deal with pests by making it…

Hospitalization of healthy children highlights Belgium’s foster care challenges

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Due to a lack of foster care options, an 11-year-old boy may be placed…

Credentials committee rejects recount in Brussels Parliament election

Open VLD's objection to recount Flemish Parliament votes in Brussels was rejected. The credentials committee cited insufficient evidence,…

The Ommegang: A Captivating Historical Procession in Brussels 

Brussels: (Brussels Morning) - The Ommegang procession in Brussels is a historic reenactment celebrating the city's rich heritage.…

Catching Skin Cancer Early: Jessa Hospital’s Innovative Approach in Hasselt

Hasselt: (Brussels Morning) - Skin cancer is common but treatable if caught early. Jessa Hospital's 'One-spot-check' program helps…

MSOC in Ghent Aims to Improve Privacy and Access for Addiction Treatment

Ghent: (Brussels Morning) - The MSOC in Ghent aims to make addiction treatment accessible but its single entrance…

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Garbage Truck Blaze Near Leuven Courthouse Preventing Further Damage

Leuven: (Brussels Morning) - A garbage truck fire near the Leuven courthouse was quickly extinguished by firefighters who…

Antwerp’s Scheldekaaien Park Transforms into Eco-Friendly Oasis with New Paths, Trees and Amenities

Antwerp: (Brussels Morning) - The Scheldekaaien park in Nieuw Zuid is being transformed into an eco-friendly green space…

Brussels police academy director faces misconduct charges

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - A misconduct inquiry targets the Brussels Regional Police Academy director, J.G., for alleged harassment…

Critical insights into Belgium’s food safety

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) conducted over 106,000…

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