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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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…

Oktoberfest at Brabanthal Haasrode sold out all 3000 tickets

Hassrode (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Oktoberfest at Brabanthal in Haasrode, near Leuven, sold out all 3,000 tickets. Organiser…

Bruges council approves ION’s 5-building Sint-Pieters project

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bruges city council approved ION’s Sint-Pieters project with 5 buildings from 4 to…

Hamas provides list of Israelis-Palestinians for potential prisoner swap deal

Sharm el-Sheikh (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hamas announced on Wednesday that it had provided a list of Israeli…

Ukrainian missile strike kills 3 in Russia’s Belgorod region

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A Ukrainian missile strike killed three people in a town in Russia's Belgorod…

Forza Ninove cancels €15M pool deal and pays €1.1M in damages

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Forza Ninove cancelled the €15 million Sportoase deal for the De Kleine Dender…

Sports Direct Leuven closing in January 2026 with 13 Staff

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Sports Direct Leuven, open since 2007, will close in January 2026. Store manager…

Antwerp Mayor temporarily closes Hoboken Tea House pub over drugs

Hoboken (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp Mayor Els van Doesburg (N-VA) temporarily closed Jaffal Tea House and a…

Aalst’s St. Martin’s Church enters final restoration phase 2027

Aalst (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Aalst’s St. Martin’s Church enters its final restoration phase. Renovations of altars, entrance…

Euro zone households keep saving despite growth challenges

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Euro zone households continued to grow their savings in the second quarter, contrary…

Hamas criticises ‘unprecedented Arab failure’ for the crisis in Gaza

Gaza (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Palestinian group Hamas, on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks…

Ex-French PM Edouard Philippe urges Emmanuel Macron to hold early elections

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ex-Prime Minister of France Edouard Philippe urged President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday to…

Ghent Floralies 2026 introduces a youth rate for the 10-day fair

Ghent (Brusels Morning Newspaper) - The Ghent Floralies, held since 1809, returns May 1–10, 2026, at Floraliënhal, Kuipke,…

30% of illegal waste found at port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge, mainly electronics

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Around 30% of waste shipments at Antwerp-Zeebrugge are illegal, mainly electronic waste. Ann…

Kremlin rejects Ukraine’s claim of China sharing satellite intelligence data

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Kremlin stated on Monday that it possesses its own resources to meet…

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