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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Resistance fighter Andrée Geulen appointed honorary citizen of Ixelles

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - The hundred-year-old resistance fighter Andrée Geulen-Herscovici was named an honorary citizen of the municipality…

Why is the town hall of Brussels City asymmetrical?

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - It remains a great anecdote to tell visitors to the Grote Markt. The architect…

Reports: balance of a year of special patrols against street harassment

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - For a year now, special citizen patrols from the police zones of Brussels-Capital-Ixelles and…

Wanted: extra teachers for Ukrainian refugees

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - Flemish Minister of Education Ben Weyts (N-VA) is developing a plan to allow Ukrainian…

Brussels is the middle engine in terms of energy prices

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - Energy is currently very expensive everywhere, but there are also differences between the regions.…

Dancers sue low compensation for Stromae clip

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - The recordings of the video clip for Stromae's song 'Fils de joie' have come…

Public inquiry launched for zoning plan that should make Neo possible

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - To enable the construction of the large Neo shopping centre, the Regional Zoning Plan…

Laeken neighbourhood in the dark since street lamps were stolen

Part of the De Smet de Naeyerlaan in Laeken has been without street lighting for several days after…

Relief goods for Ukraine flow into Hall 11 of Brussels Expo

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - Anyone who wants to donate relief goods to help the Ukrainians can do so…

LUCA fires teacher after reports of transgressive behaviour

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - The LUCA School of Arts has ended its collaboration with a teacher after reports…

First Ukrainian family gets shelter at Samusocial

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - A family from Ukraine, the first to arrive in Brussels, a couple along with…

Roma have to leave tent camp along E40

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - For months, some Roma families have been staying in a tent camp along the…

Sanctions end hopes of European-Russian Mars mission

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The planned ESA-Roscosmos Mars mission, scheduled for launch later this year, will likely be…

Armenia, an obedient satellite of Russia

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) On the morning of February 24, public warnings of the Western intelligence communities about the…

Sans-papers have to leave Begijnhofkerk, but not all of them do

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - The last people who stayed overnight in the Begijnhofkerk have to leave the place…

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