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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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…

French PM Francois Bayrou sets Sept 30 deadline for holiday cut negotiations

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou stated that negotiations to cut two French national…

Ukrainian forces reclaim Bezsalivka village in Sumy region

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Sunday, Ukrainian defence forces confirmed that they had reclaimed a village in…

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Kyiv fully supports joint statement by European leaders

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed on Sunday that Ukraine "values and fully supports"…

Antwerp’s St. Andrew’s hosts Pride prayer with Saskia

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - St. Andrew’s Church in Antwerp held a prayer for Pride, led by Saskia…

Waste Warriors plan to harvest 70k kg of pears in Vlezenbeek

Velzenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Vlezenbeek, Waste Warriors and Thomas Schiltz plan to quickly harvest 70,000 kg…

Lo-Reninge staff push the burning van away from the building 

Lo-Reninge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Friday, Aug 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. in Lo-Reninge, employees quickly pushed…

Beerzel 6-hectare corn maze marks 8th year with new theme

Beerzel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 6-hectare corn maze in Beerzel, organised by the Kempens Landschap Foundation, celebrates…

Bornem: 56th Dodentocht’s 1st runner finishes 100km in 10h

Bornem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 56th Dodentocht in Bornem saw 12,643 participants complete a 100 km walk…

Antwerp’s Reyndersstraat closed for water-link repairs

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - From August 11-13, 2025, Water-link will repair a drainage gully at Reyndersstraat and…

Vooruit wants to end subsidies for Antwerp’s Deurne airport

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Vooruit, led by Kris Verduyckt, wants to end subsidies for Antwerp’s Deurne Airport,…

Knokke-Heist drops ‘Exclusive’ label amid image dispute

Knokke-Heist (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Knokke-Heist’s “exclusive” label under ex-mayor Count Leopold Lippens (Gemeentebelangen), now faces dispute as…

Sint-Pieters-Leeuw residents oppose Chiro building plan

Sint-Pieters-Leeuw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - People in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, especially older residents from Negenmanneke and Zuun, oppose building a…

Londerzeel urged to improve roads for farmers and farm Vehicles

Londerzeel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Londerzeel, council member Guido Robberechts and officials Greet Ilegems and Bart Van…

Leuven will begins €3M works on Minderbroedersstraat Aug 18

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leuven starts €3 million works on Minderbroedersstraat on August 18, 2025. The street’s…

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