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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Belgium’s Schaerbeek embraces tradition with its annual cherry festival

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - On the last weekend in June, Schaerbeek in Brussels celebrates its unique Fête de…

Belgian authorities close decades-long Brabant killers investigation

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The Belgian authorities declared their decision to officially shut the investigation into the Brabant…

Flemish Government faces €1,000 daily fine over failed manure policy

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The Flemish government faces a daily fine of 1,000 euros for failing to improve…

Antwerp’s Waterbus disruption highlights need for reliable alternatives

Antwerp (Brussels Morning) - The Waterbus service between Sint-Anna and Kallosluis is suspended due to a leak at…

Antwerp Hospitals Merge, Modernize with €200M Loan from European Investment Bank

Antwerp (Brussels Morning) - The ZNA and GZA hospitals in Antwerp, Belgium are merging to form a larger…

Impact of Belgium’s disconnection law on employee availability

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Approximately 12% of Belgian employees face pressure to be available outside work hours, a…

Brussels court convicts police officers in Ibrahima Barrie case

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The Brussels criminal court has convicted three police officers in the aftermath of the…

Jessa Hospital Hasselt Launches Specialized Paramedical Intervention Team to Enhance Emergency Care

Hasselt (Brussels Morning) - The Paramedical Intervention Team (PIT) at Jessa Hospital includes an ambulance helper and a…

Halle plans buffer basin near Grote Weide to prevent flooding in Basiliekstraat, Poststraat

Halle (Brussels Morning) - The city is building a buffer basin near Grote Weide to manage flooding from…

Antwerp court upholds suspended sentence for gynaecologist’s assaults

Antwerp (Brussels Morning) - The Antwerp Court of Appeal upheld the conviction of a gynaecologist for assaulting and…

De Lin Worker Attacked While Trying to Calm Bus Station Fight in Ghent-Sint-Pieters

Ghent (Brussels Morning) - A fight broke out at the Ghent Sint-Pieters bus station where a De Lin…

Gis Van Vaerenbergh to build massive see-through church at Herkenrode Abbey in Hasselt

Hasselt (Brussels Morning) - The Gijs Van Vaerenbergh architectural team is building a new see-through church at Herkenrode…

Windrose chooses Belgium for European electric truck expansion

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Windrose, a Chinese electric truck manufacturer, plans its European headquarters and workshop in Zele,…

Brussels police strike blow against violent drug gang

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - A police operation dismantled a violent drug gang in Anderlecht's Peterbos neighbourhood, improving Brussels'…

Halle regains control of underused stadium plans for local recreational use

Halle (Brussels Morning) -The city of Halle regained full control of the OWL-Arena stadium after financial and operational…

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