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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Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian says glad to see US-Russia ties improving

Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian commented on the anticipated meeting between U.S.…

7 Convents including Tielt monastery targeted in online fraud

Tielt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A convent in Tielt lost tens of thousands in an online scam, part…

Antwerp trains 120 Firefighters in Scheldt tunnel drills

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Antwerp Fire Zone trained 120 firefighters in large floating tunnel sections for…

Russia and Belarus plan major joint military drills in Sept

Minsk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Belarusian Defence Ministry announced on Tuesday that the Russian and Belarusian armies…

Golazo ends Spartacus Run after 12 years in Boom and Genk

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Golazo ended the Spartacus Run after 12 years in Boom and Genk’s Thor…

Kortrijk short track race debuts on Oct 2 at Worldkarts track

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kortrijk will hold its first Short Track Race on October 2, 2025, at…

Lokerse Feesten records 88 police interventions and 1 arrest

Lokeren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Police reported 88 interventions at Lokerse Feesten and Fonnefeesten, including 39 fights and…

Antwerpse Steenweg McDonald’s permit denied over traffic safety

Hoevenen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Antwerpse Steenweg McDonald’s permit was denied due to traffic, safety, and nuisance…

Assenede council, Mayor Van Eykeren call urgent Gaza meeting

Assenede (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Assenede’s council, led by Mayor Trees Van Eykeren and majority group Lokaal Sterk!,…

Pelt imposes sailing ban on Dommel and Kleine Nete

Pelt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Starting today, Aug 11, 2025, boating is banned on the Dommel River in…

2 Children find old bomb in Aarschot, police call the dovo

Aarschot (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - 2 children, Ferre and Febe, found an old bomb in Wolfsdonk, Aarschot. Their…

Mercedes-Benz CEO slams EU’s 2035 combustion car ban

Berlin (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ola Kaellenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz, voiced his opposition to the European Union's 2035…

Puurs-Bornem road closes for 8 months for sewer upgrades

Bornem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Starting today, Aug 11, 2025, Robert Verbelenstraat in Puurs closes for 8 months…

Russia says it downs 7 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced on his Telegram channel that Russian air defence…

TAZ festival draws 100k with 600 shows at 50 Ostend venues

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Theater Aan Zee 2025 in Ostend drew 100,000 visitors with 600 shows. The…

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