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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De Wever warns after EU-US trade deal leaves tariffs in place

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bart De Wever called the new EU-US trade deal "relief, not celebration," praising…

Malaysia to mediate Thailand-Cambodia border conflict

Kuala Lumpur (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Malaysian Foreign Minister announced on Sunday that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed…

Russia says Kyiv, West reject diplomacy in Ukraine conflict

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow favours political and diplomatic norms to…

Memorial ride to Stokrooie honors Kim and Ken

Stokrooie (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A motorcycle club held a memorial ride to Stokrooie in honor of missing…

Car crashes into front yard in Olmen near Balen

Olmen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A man crashed his car into a front yard in Olmen near Balen…

Israeli strikes kill 25 Palestinians near Zikim border

Gaza (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - While thousands of Palestinians fled to the Zikim border with Israel seeking food,…

Russia strikes Ukraine’s city of Dnipro, killing 3

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Russian forces carried out an overnight drone and missile attack, resulting in three…

Fire destroys garage at home in Staden on drevestraat

Staden (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A fire in Staden destroyed Michel and Lutje Vandenbussche’s garage on Drevestraat. Firefighters…

Swimming ban at Willebroek Hazewinkel pond

Willebroek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Authorities have temporarily banned swimming at Hazewinkel pond in Willebroek due to safety…

Flanders: Apix Biosciences raises €22M for new bee food

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bees in Flanders are dying due to pollen shortages. Apix Biosciences (Winge) created…

62-year-old Hüseyin Cahit Ölmez dies in the Netherlands

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Dutch-Turkish actor Hüseyin Cahit Ölmez (62) has died. He was known for Flikken…

€125,000 awarded to Limburg animal shelters by Weyts

Limburg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Flemish Minister Ben Weyts has allocated €125,000 in funding to 14 animal shelters…

Man dies in fall from 5th floor in Knokke apartment

Knokke-Heist (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 32-year-old man from Antwerp province died after falling from the fifth floor…

Brussels logs 14,000 cleanliness complaints in 6 months

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In the first half of 2025, Brussels City Council's cleanliness department received 14,000…

The Flemish government supports 29 Antwerp Animal Shelters

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Flemish government is giving €806,000 to 119 shelters, including 29 in Antwerp.…

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