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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Czech MEPs oppose Teresa Ribera for EU climate commissioner

Prague (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Czech MEPs in the EU Parliament have made it explicit that they…

Brussels police arrest teenagers in gang operation

Brussels (The Brussels morning Newspaper): On August 22, Brussels police arrested five teenagers linked to a violent gang…

Belgium’s record state bond issuance

Belgium (The Brussels morning newspaper): More than 500,000 Belgians invested €21.896 billion in a one-year state bond, prompting…

Sint-Jans-Molenbeek aims for European capital of culture 2030

Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Namur, Ghent, Bruges, Kortrijk, Leuven, and Molenbeek are Belgian cities vying to be…

KU Leuven partners with Goethe-Institut to train German teachers

Leuven (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): KU Leuven's bachelor's program in "Language and Literature: German" teaches language, literature, and…

KRC Genk and KVC Westerlo: First clubs to support fans with dementia

Genk (The Brussels morning newspaper): KRC Genk and KVC Westerlo are promoting dementia awareness through special events and…

Mayors urge police action on migrants

Brussels (The Brussels morning newspaper): Mayors Cumps and Spinette urged SNCB's CEO to address migrant issues and resource…

Stolen postal van recovered quickly in Ghent

Ghent (The Brussels Morning newspaper): In Ghent, a postal van was stolen but quickly recovered by the vehicle's…

Commission president Von der Leyen praises Central Europe’s strategic role

Prague (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen commended Central Europe for its…

AfD’s landmark win in Thuringia stuns German politics

Berlin (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Germany’s far-right AfD succeeded in a landmark first regional vote in the…

Ghent’s cinema rex reopens for renovation previews

Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In late 2023, Ghent city council purchased the historic Cinema Rex, built in…

Belgian inflation and food price trends

Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In August, Belgian inflation was 2.5-2.9%, with olive oil up 27% and baby…

Dendermonde’s flower parade thrives amid dahlia shortage

Dendermonde (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Saint-Gilles Flower Parade faced a shortage of nearly half a million dahlias…

Brussels FloraBru project 

Brussels (The Brussels Morning newspaper): In Brussels, the FloraBru project invites residents to adopt 1 km  plots for…

Unsettled weather with thunderstorm chances

Brussels (The Brussels Morning newspaper): Heavy rain and lightning are predicted for today as thunderstorms approach. Temperatures at…

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