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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Eeklo Ceremonial Square 1st phase finished under Alderman De Wale

Eeklo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Ceremonial Square in front of Eeklo Town Hall has completed its 1st…

Berlaar volunteers take to the Streets for Plantjesweekend sale

Berlaar (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Berlaar hosts Plantjesweekend from September 17-20. Volunteers from local associations sell plants door-to-door.…

EU Commission targets energy bottlenecks to stabilise prices

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, announced on Tuesday that…

EU’s 19th sanctions package on Russia removed from agenda

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Wednesday, the European Union's 19th round of sanctions against Russia over its…

Ninove plans €4.5M move of technical services, critics warn jobs

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ninove plans to move technical services to Door Noord, costing €4.5M for 30,000 m².…

Ninove increases litter fines to  €500 with Mayor D’haeseleer

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ninove increases litter fines to €500 to combat illegal dumping. Mayor D'haeseleer plans…

Bekkevoort €8M plant to serve 3,750 residents by 2027

Bekkevoort (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bekkevoort’s €8 million water treatment plant, led by Aquafin and Mayor Hans Vandenberg, will…

Illegal weekend houses cleared in Dendermonde for nature restoration

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Volunteers of Natuurpunt restore Sint-Onolfspolder in Dendermonde by removing illegal houses and concrete.…

Asian hornets disrupt RSCA Beerschot match in Deinze, 15 injured

Deinze (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A reserve match, RSCA Futures–Beerschot in Deinze, was disrupted by Asian hornets; 15…

Russia warns EU states over plans to seize frozen assets

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Monday, Russia issued a warning to European countries, stating that it would…

US Secretary Marco Rubio meets Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Israeli strike on Qatar

Tel Aviv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

Nepal’s interim PM Sushila Karki to chair first government meeting 

Kathmandu (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Sushila Karki, Nepal's new leader, arrives at the prime minister's office to chair…

South Korean FM Cho Hyun to visit China for key talks

Seoul (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported that South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun…

Ukrainian drones hit major Kirishi oil refinery in Russia

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ukrainian drones targeted the Kirishi oil refinery in northwest Russia, one of the…

De Wever attends Munich concert after Ghent cancellation

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian PM Bart De Wever attended the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra concert in Essen,…

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