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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Good news: the hyacinths of the Bois de Hal will flower in mid-April

After two cancelled editions, the hyacinth festival will resume its usual activities this year. The wild hyacinths of…

Karine Lalieux responds to the controversy around Beliris

The selection procedure for Beliris projects is completely transparent. Each step is validated by representatives of the federal…

Trial against Imam Bassam Ayachi to start in Paris on Tuesday

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - French-Syrian Imam Bassam Ayachi is on trial in Paris on Tuesday for terrorist conspiracy.…

Union leader already sure of European football

Union has expanded its lead over first pursuer Club Brugge to five points. The leader in the highest…

Who Are The Main Buyers of Turkish Drones?

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) Azerbaijan and Ukraine are among the countries that are top buyers of Turkish drones. In the…

Brussels sees a significant increase in bankruptcies

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - In the past month of March, 973 bankruptcies were declared in Belgium. Compared to…

Waste collection continues to be disrupted after strikes

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - Waste collection in certain Brussels neighbourhoods has been disrupted for a week due to…

No measures by fruit growers despite approaching cold and snow

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - The sunny days of last week are gradually giving way to showers and precipitation.…

North water purification station site to be used for processing organic waste

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - On Thursday, on the proposal of the Minister of Climate Transition, the Environment and…

Hungarian PM Orbán maintains slim lead in polls ahead of elections

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Latest polls show that the Hungarian right-wing Fidesz party continues to maintain a slim…

Beijing sides with Moscow ahead of EU-China summit

Russia's invasion of Ukraine was always going to leave China in a difficult spot.

Who is Harvey Weinstein?

"Who is Harvey Weinstein?" If you are, you're not alone. Several women have been affected by the allegations…

STIB reopens bus and tram front doors, Flander’s De Lijn doesn’t

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - The Brussels public transport company STIB will reopen the front doors of the buses…

Mahdi urges regions to provide collective housing for Ukrainians

BRUSSELS (Brussels Morning) - Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration Sammy Mahdi again urges the regions to…

Moscow says it will divert gas to Asia if EU refuses to pay in rubles

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Russia appears determined to insist on receiving gas payments in rubles from “unfriendly countries”,…

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