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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Brussels trees succumb to climate change

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)-  Several trees in the Forest Parks - especially Duden Park, Forest Abbey Park and Forest…

Here comes the Digitrain: ‘We want to make the elderly digitally stronger’

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)-  Together with several partners, the Brussels Elderly Platform is launching the Digitrain, which will run…

Lufthansa pilots’ strike affects 130,000 passengers

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Hundreds of flights were cancelled and tens of thousands of passengers were left without…

Park&Ride car parks are free for commuting drivers from Monday

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)-  From Monday 5 September, the subscriptions for the Park&Ride car parks will be free for…

Brussels ‘bams’ are getting older

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- Brussels women who choose to consciously become single mothers (bam) are making that decision more…

Delmulle: ‘Brussels urgently needs a full public prosecutor’

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- Urgent work must be done on the appointment of a new public prosecutor for the…

Eighth Brussels shared scooter provider still sees room

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- With the arrival of the electric scooters from Poppy, Brussels now has eight shared scooter…

Excellent summer for Brussels hotels

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)-  The hotel sector is satisfied now that the first 'normal' summer since the corona crisis…

Schaerbeek ships Sihame Haddioui back to work

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- Schaerbeek's alderman for Culture and Equal Opportunities Sihame Haddioui (Ecolo) will once again be working…

Brussels MP wants to ban horse-drawn carriages during the heat

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- Independent Brussels MP Victoria Austraet, formerly DierAnimal, is calling for a ban on horse-drawn carriages.…

The hooligan battlefield in Le Falstaff

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)-  Hooligans maintain a form of status competition, says Filip Boen, professor of sports and exercise…

Four Brussels police officers in jail since the beginning of this year

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)-  Since the beginning of this year, four employees of the Brussels-South police zone have been…

11 percent of house buyers in Brussels are under the age of 30

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- In Brussels, just under 22 percent of apartment buyers were between 18 and 30 years…

Academics and politicians say goodbye to Paul De Knop

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- Friends, colleagues, academics and politicians send their final greetings to the late former VUB rector…

Crime in Brussels region falls by 11%, theft remains a persistent problem

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- In 2021, 152,131 criminal offences were registered in the Brussels region. That is a decrease…

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