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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Runkst residents protest Hasselt’s reduced community center plans

Hasselt (Brussels Morning) - The residents of Runkst in Hasselt are protesting the city's plans to reduce the…

Genk Celebrates Sylvin Rubinstein’s Defiant Dance Against Nazis

Genk-(Brussels Morning) - Sylvin Rubinstein a brave dancer in WWII escaped the Warsaw ghetto aided by German Major…

Brussels’ Future: Vooruit’s Plan for Prison Redevelopment

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Vooruit plans to transform Saint-Gilles and Forest prisons in Brussels into an open urban…

Hasselt’s Cycling Revolution: New Bike Path 24/7 Campus Model Promote Sustainable Transportation

Hasselt (Brussels Morning) - Hasselt is enhancing cycling infrastructure, including a new two-way bike path and upgraded service…

PM Alexander De Croo Secures €977 Million Belgium’s Aid for Ukraine

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Ukraine and Belgium inked a security pact, with Belgium committing €977 million and 30…

Controversy at Ghent University: Arrests, Investigations and Conflicting Claims

Ghent (Brussels Morning) - Over 200 students at University Forum UFO support Palestine urging Ghent University to cut…

Leuven bridge accident ruled a human mistake no criminal charges

Leuven (Brussels Morning) -The investigation into the 2021 incident at the Vaartkom bridge in Leuven found that the…

Stork Conservation in Action: Geel’s Nesting Project

Geel (Brussels Morning) - Storks returned to Geel, Belgium nesting successfully with five chicks. Conservation efforts include ringing…

Farmers Protest in Brussels: Plastic Cows for Fair Prices

Brussel (Brussels Morning) - Farmers peacefully protested in Brussels with plastic cows demanding fair prices due to declining…

Greenery Disappears: Anderlecht’s Development Dilemma

Anderlecht (Brussels Morning) - Residents in Erasmus-Ketel, Anderlecht are dissatisfied with the lack of green spaces and artificial…

Pedaling Protest: Antwerp Student Designs Bike to Critique City Infrastructure

Antwerp (Brussels Morning) - Alec Geluykens designed a creative bike for his master's project highlighting Antwerp's cycling issues…

Rudi Neusbloem Spearheads Activist Movement at Ghent University

Ghent (Brussels Morning) - Activists at Ghent University’s UFO building, led by spokesperson Rudi Neusbloem, protest university ties…

Systemic Issues in Belgium’s Detention Centers

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - A partnership of four non-profits with 19 visitors engages with detainees in Belgium's six…

Flemish University Supervisors Protest Gaza Violence with Exam Strike

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - In protest against Gaza violence, Flemish university supervisors refuse to monitor exam cheating, urging…

PM Alexander De Croo, Palestinian PM Mustafa Seek End to Gaza Violence

Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Belgium aims to end Israel-Palestine violence, seeking European support to recognize Palestine as independent.…

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