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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Belgium records its 2nd darkest October with 45–46 sun hours

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgium saw one of its darkest Octobers since 1886, with only 45–46 sunshine…

Zoutleeuw installs speed checks on 2 streets from Nov 1 2025

Zoutleeuw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Starting November 1, 2025, Zoutleeuw installs average speed checks on Neerlandensestraat and Sint-Truidensesteenweg–Drieslaan.…

No solution found as Leuven auxiliary prison faces overcrowding

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - After 10 days of talks, Leuven’s auxiliary prison remains overcrowded with 218 inmates…

Vendors Danny & Micheline leave Merchtem market after 47 years

Merchtem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - After 47 years, vendors Danny Van Vreckem and Micheline Kesteront say goodbye to…

Antwerp fills 35 vacancies at OCMW Staff as 667 Lose Benefits

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp filled 35 Public Social Welfare Centre vacancies within months to handle rising…

Doanld trump, Xi Jinping reach major consensus on trade and tariffs

Busan (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - US President Donald Trump has praised his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping…

AZ Sint-Maria Halle launches 3rd Flanders ER crowd monitor

Halle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - AZ Sint-Maria Halle launched a crowd monitoring tool, showing real-time emergency department activity.…

KU Leuven ends Beer Mile after 10 years, Monteyne reacts

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - KU Leuven ended the Belgian Beer Mile Championship after 10 years on its…

Donald Trump says timing prevented meeting with Kim Jong Un during Asia trip

Seoul (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he was unable to arrange…

Homeless person stayed in Tongeren cemetery Chapel

Tongeren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A homeless person temporarily stayed in a Tongeren cemetery chapel on Driekruisenstraat. Discovered…

Celanese announces Lanaken plant closure affecting 160 jobs

Lanaken (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Celanese, a U.S. chemical firm, will close its Lanaken site in 2026, affecting…

Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in West Bank raid

West Bank (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Israeli police stated that during a Tuesday raid in the vicinity of…

Fire at Palmyra assisted living in Drogenbos affects 20 flats

Drogenbos (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A fire broke out this morning, Oct 27, 2025, at Palmyra assisted living…

Donald Trump calls Vladimir Putin’s missile test inappropriate amid war

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that the announcement by Russian President…

Leaders of Thailand and Cambodia sign enhanced ceasefire in Donald Trump’s presence

Kuala Lumpur (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet signed…

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