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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EU’s Von der Leyen faces no-confidence vote over Pfizergate

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing a no-confidence vote due…

Kapelle-op-den-Bos market disrupted by nearby construction

Kapelle-op-den-Bos (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A dusty construction site near the Marktplein is troubling the Thursday market in…

Ghent citizens threaten legal action over mobility plan

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent's Verenigde Straten Dampoortwijk warns of legal action, demanding renewed dialogue on the…

Ghent tests glass sensors as 50K homes face waste change

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Since April, Ghent's new glass waste system has affected 50,000 homes. IVAGO is…

EU nations seek stricter controls on new CO2 market

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Germany, the Czech Republic, and 14 other nations are pushing the European Union…

Hasselt guest plan 2026–2031 targets smart tourism growth

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Tourism in Hasselt, Limburg, has grown for 10 years. The “Guest Plan 2026–2031”…

Leuven: 7 scam calls in 90 mins, Vranckx warns public

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Leuven, scammers made 7 fake police calls in 90 minutes. Marc Vranckx…

Spain expects no repercussions for missing NATO’s 5% goal

Madrid (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Wednesday that his country doesn't expect…

Dunepanne hostel opens in De Haan with 119 Beds by Vandaele

De Haan (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The new Dunepanne youth hostel in De Haan, run by HI Flanders,…

Antwerp installs swift-watching benches at Het Steen

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The City of Antwerp and Bird Protection Flanders have installed benches at Het…

Church in Antwerp’s Wilrijk transforms into gym

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Sint-Jan Maria Vianney Church in Wilrijk is being converted into a gymnasium,…

Trump warns Israel, ‘Do not drop those bombs,’ after it pledges new strikes on Iran

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - U.S. President Donald Trump criticised both Israel and Iran for breaking a ceasefire…

AZ Ganda unites 2 Ghent hospitals with changes by 2027

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - AZ Jan Palfijn and AZ Sint-Lucas in Ghent are merging into AZ Ganda.…

Ostend launches 10-language drive for safe, clean beaches

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A new coastal safety campaign in Ostend features street theatre, videos, and messages…

EU welcomes Israel-Iran ceasefire, urges diplomacy

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Tuesday, the European Union welcomed a ceasefire between Israel and Iran that…

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