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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Koksijde teacher suspended over misconduct allegations

Koksijde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A teacher from Ter Duinen Hotel School in Koksijde was suspended after alleged…

Lummen cyclists get free bike engraving by the LRH police

Lummen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Cyclists at Lummen’s Saturday market received free bike engraving by LRH police volunteers…

Gerkenberg & Covida plan to take over bankrupt Triamant Bree site

Bree (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Gerkenberg Welfare Campus and Covida plan to acquire the bankrupt Triamant Bree…

Pommelien Thijs draws hundreds at Wijnegem for Gedoe signing

Wijnegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hundreds of fans gathered at Wijnegem shopping centre on October 11, 2025, to…

North Korea, Vietnam sign deals on defence and others

Pyongyang (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - According to North Korean state media KCNA on Saturday, North Korea and Vietnam…

Belgium confirms 3 West Nile cases, Dr Lernout warns

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgium reports 3 West Nile virus cases in wild birds. Sciensano’s Dr Tinne…

Leuven’s smallest queer museum to open in 2030 with Cornillie

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Leuven, the world’s smallest queer museum will open beneath Pieter Coutereel’s statue…

Wervik Tobacco Museum explores cycling sponsorships

Wervik (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Tobacco Museum in Wervik showcases how tobacco brands once dominated professional cycling…

Pret À Manger to open café in Antwerp Central Station

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Pret À Manger will open a new café inside Antwerp Central Station’s former…

3 suspects arrested in Antwerp drone bomb plot targeting PM De Wever

Deurne (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian authorities arrested 3 suspects (born 2001, 2002, 2007) in Antwerp for plotting…

Brussels Church shelters Afghan family with aid from BelRefugees

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Brussels, Beguinage Church hosted Afghan asylum seekers not entitled to official shelter…

Boortmeerbeek gives identity cards to beech, oak and lime trees

Boortmeerbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Boortmeerbeek launched a Tree ID campaign for the beech in Ravestein Park, the…

Adornes Museum in Bruges begins €535,800 almshouse renovation

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Adornes Museum in Bruges is renovating historic almshouses, once housing poor women,…

Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims Russian fuel output hit by Ukrainian attacks

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russian energy facilities could…

Google invests €5B in Belgium AI infrastructure with 300 new jobs

Saint-Ghislain (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Google will invest €5 billion in AI infrastructure in Belgium, expanding data centres…

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