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 nations approve counter-tariffs on €93bn of US goods

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Union member states voted on Thursday to endorse counter-tariffs on 93 billion…

Rare primroses in Damme show golf courses aid nature

Damme (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Primroses planted at Damme Golf & Country Club nearly doubled between 2007 and…

Xi Jinping urges EU officials to manage trade frictions with China

Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged senior leaders of the European Union…

De Watergroep uses goats to maintain land in Dilsen-Stokkem

Dilsen-Stokkem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - De Watergroep uses 50 goats and 20 sheep near Meerheuvel lake (10 ha)…

Sint-Niklaas police secure Vitaz hospital post-shooting

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Following a shooting incident, Sint-Niklaas police have deployed additional patrols at Vitaz Hospital…

Kidnapping & extortion attempt: Three held in Wilrijk

Wilrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Three suspects in their twenties were arrested in Wilrijk following a kidnapping and…

Ghent Fest boosts cup security with 40-cup return limits

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - At the Ghent Festivities, organisers will tighten security at cup storage areas. With…

Russia and Ukraine to meet for peace talks in Turkey

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Russian negotiators travelled to Turkey on Wednesday to conduct peace talks with Ukraine,…

EU General Court lowers Credit Suisse fine to €28.9m in forex cartel case

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union's General Court lowered on Wednesday a fine levied on Credit…

Dilsen-Stokkem: 800 locals oppose wind turbine in Lanklaar

Dilsen-Stokkem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Dilsen-Stokkem is appealing a permit for Vandersanden’s 200m wind turbine in Lanklaar. Over…

Michel Dylst appeals conviction to top Belgian court

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Former mining figurehead Michel Dylst has filed an appeal with the Court of…

Puurs-Sint-Amands DIY store to close for 8 months

Puurs-Sint-Amands (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A DIY store in Puurs-Sint-Amands will shut down for at least eight months…

Oudenaarde cracks down after poacher net found in lake

Oudenaarde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Fishermen in Oudenaarde removed an illegal net from Donkvijver lake. City authorities responded…

Kaja Kallas tells Israel to stop killings in Gaza aid points

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated on Tuesday that she informed her…

French FM urges Israel to let foreign press into Gaza

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Tuesday urged Israel to permit international press…

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