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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Niel: IGEAN & Ecoso launch 4x yearly clothes pickup plan

Niel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Niel, all street clothing containers are being removed due to trash problems.…

Hasselt wall honors deceased Gaza children by name

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Hasselt, names of deceased Gaza children cover a vacant building, turning grief…

Salvador Dalí exhibition opens in Bruges’ historic hospital

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A major Salvador Dalí exhibition opens at Bruges’ Oud Sint-Jan hospital, showcasing the…

Brecht rejects 240m wind turbines after 460 objections 

Brecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Brecht opposes replacing 3, 145m wind turbines with 240m ones. First, Alderman Daan…

EU nations approve counter-tariffs on €93bn of US goods

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Union member states voted on Thursday to endorse counter-tariffs on 93 billion…

Rare primroses in Damme show golf courses aid nature

Damme (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Primroses planted at Damme Golf & Country Club nearly doubled between 2007 and…

Xi Jinping urges EU officials to manage trade frictions with China

Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged senior leaders of the European Union…

De Watergroep uses goats to maintain land in Dilsen-Stokkem

Dilsen-Stokkem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - De Watergroep uses 50 goats and 20 sheep near Meerheuvel lake (10 ha)…

Sint-Niklaas police secure Vitaz hospital post-shooting

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Following a shooting incident, Sint-Niklaas police have deployed additional patrols at Vitaz Hospital…

Kidnapping & extortion attempt: Three held in Wilrijk

Wilrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Three suspects in their twenties were arrested in Wilrijk following a kidnapping and…

Ghent Fest boosts cup security with 40-cup return limits

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - At the Ghent Festivities, organisers will tighten security at cup storage areas. With…

Russia and Ukraine to meet for peace talks in Turkey

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Russian negotiators travelled to Turkey on Wednesday to conduct peace talks with Ukraine,…

EU General Court lowers Credit Suisse fine to €28.9m in forex cartel case

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union's General Court lowered on Wednesday a fine levied on Credit…

Dilsen-Stokkem: 800 locals oppose wind turbine in Lanklaar

Dilsen-Stokkem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Dilsen-Stokkem is appealing a permit for Vandersanden’s 200m wind turbine in Lanklaar. Over…

Michel Dylst appeals conviction to top Belgian court

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Former mining figurehead Michel Dylst has filed an appeal with the Court of…

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