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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New household waste stickers in Dendermonde already sold out

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Residents of DDS-Verko’s 8 municipalities can use waste bags without stickers for the…

Antwerp and Mol hospitals saw rise in patients after slippery falls

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Emergency rooms in Antwerp and Mol saw a rise in patients due to…

First snow hits Mechelen & Lier, residents take outdoor walks

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Lier and Mechelen saw light snow this morning, Jan 3, 2025. Residents, including…

Muntpunt library to promote reading and Dutch in Brussels

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Muntpunt library in Brussels will expand reading programs and Dutch practice from 2026–2030…

Hungary loses EU aid over rule of law violations

Europe (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hungary has lost access to significant EU funding after failing to implement rule…

Brussels firefighters responded to 25 fires last night with no injuries

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Brussels firefighters were called out 24 times for small outdoor fires and once…

62 people arrested in Ghent, Aalst & Sint Niklaas on New Year’s Eve

Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On New Year’s Eve, police in Ghent, Aalst, and Sint-Niklaas arrested 62 people,…

Dilbeek man hospitalised after naked street incident on Ninoofsesteenweg

Dilbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A man in Dilbeek was taken to the hospital after walking naked on…

Leuven’s UZ Gasthuisberg prepares for busy New Year’s Eve

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - University Hospital Gasthuisberg in Leuven prepares for a busy New Year’s Eve. Dries…

Hawk crashes through Brasschaat school window, VOC rescues it

Brasschaat (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A VOC Brasschaat/Kapellen volunteer rescued a hawk that flew through a Brasschaat school…

Carma police warn on fireworks ban and debris risks in Genk

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Carma police warn about dangerous fireworks debris. Steve Michiels says fireworks can…

FR20 cycle highway & Mechelsesteenweg work starts in 2026

Tervuren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Construction of the FR20 cycle highway and Mechelsesteenweg renovation will start in March…

Ypres water main break leaves 10 homes affected in Van Damme

Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ypres faced another water main break on Friday, Dec 27, 2025, leaving ten…

Vandals hit 11 bus shelters in Halle, Beersel & Sint-Pieters-Leeuw

Halle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Last night, Dec 26, 2025, vandals hit 11 bus shelters in Halle, Beersel,…

De Warmste Week dismantling underway in Genk by 70 workers

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - De Warmste Week dismantling began at Cosmogolem Park, Genk. About 70 workers, led…

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