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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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…

Puurs-Sint-Amands DIY store to close for 8 months

Puurs-Sint-Amands (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A DIY store in Puurs-Sint-Amands will shut down for at least eight months…

Oudenaarde cracks down after poacher net found in lake

Oudenaarde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Fishermen in Oudenaarde removed an illegal net from Donkvijver lake. City authorities responded…

Kaja Kallas tells Israel to stop killings in Gaza aid points

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated on Tuesday that she informed her…

French FM urges Israel to let foreign press into Gaza

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Tuesday urged Israel to permit international press…

Teen detained after Vilvoorde station friday night incident

Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - One minor has been placed in juvenile detention, while two others were released…

Missing father, 33, and daughter, 5, found dead in canal

Muizen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 33-year-old father and his 5-year-old daughter, reported missing last evening, were found…

De Notelaar hosts Weasel race, Backs Loenhout parade

Loenhout ( Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On July 20-21, 2025, De Notelaar in Wuustwezel held Koerske and a…

Princess Astrid at Antwerp Te Deum for July 21 National Day

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On July 21st, 2025, Belgium’s National Day, Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz attended…

EU considers retaliation plans as US tariffs loom

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -  European Union diplomats report that the bloc is considering a wider range of…

5 injured in head-on crash at Maasmechelen’s As road

Maasmechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A head-on crash on Steenweg naar As in Maasmechelen injured 5 people, including…

Belgian summer agreement includes pension reforms by De Wever

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgium's Summer Agreement includes pension reform, higher tax-free income to €15,300 by 2029,…

Russia strikes Kyiv as peace talks hopes resurface

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Russia carried out an overnight assault on Ukraine, deploying a barrage of drones…

Russia’s Peskov accuses Europe of demonising Russia to prolong war in Ukraine

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Sunday, Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Kremlin, charged that the European…

EU justice commissioner shocked by unsafe items sold on Temu, Shein

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Michael McGrath, the European Union's justice commissioner, voiced his strong commitment to tackling…

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