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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Cleanup set to start at Lint Zevenhuizen housing site

Lint (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A cleanup will start next week at Lint’s Zevenhuizen site, where a new…

Brazilian President Lula da Silva criticises UN over inaction in Gaza conflict

Kuala Lumpur (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticised the United Nations and…

Belgium King Philippe and Queen Mathilde to meet Pope Leo XIV

Brussels (Brussels Morning newspaper) - Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde will meet Pope Leo XIV at the…

17-year-old boy stabbed at Aarschot station after an argument

Aarschot (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Aarschot stabbing leaves 1 injured; 2 arrested, including a 15-year-old boy and 19-year-old…

Evonik plans to close the Ostend plant, putting 35 jobs at risk

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Evonik plans to close its Ostend plant, risking 35 jobs. Gert Smans cites…

Walter Grootaers leads the flu campaign at Jan Palfijn Ghent

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Jan Palfijn Hospital in Ghent launched a flu vaccination campaign led by Dr…

European Union adopts 19th sanctions package with Russian LNG ban

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Thursday, European Union countries officially adopted the 19th sanctions package against Russia,…

Kortrijk police warn of roaming theft gangs after 10 burglaries

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Kortrijk police, led by VLAS spokesperson Thomas Detavernier, warn residents of roaming burglary…

EU Parliament Announces 2025 Sakharov Prize Winners

The European Parliament has awarded the prestigious 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to two courageous journalists:…

Ghent court sentences 4 youths for Snapchat trap attack

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Ghent court sentenced 4 youths to 75–180 hours of community service for…

Russian strikes kill 6 and cause power outages in Ukraine

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Wednesday, officials reported that Russian missile and drone strikes in Ukraine resulted…

Limburg victim loses €100,000 to phishing, Febelfin responds

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A victim in Hasselt, Limburg, lost €100,000 to phishing. Febelfin’s Isabelle Marchand urges…

Wijnegem to turn former youth site Chiro into village park

Wijnegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Wijnegem will redevelop the former youth movement site Chiro into a village park…

EU leaders back Donald Trump’s ceasefire call for Ukraine war at present battle lines

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leaders of European nations, including the UK, France, Germany, and the European Union,…

Poland arrests eight suspects over Russian sabotage plots

Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Tuesday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Poland security authorities have…

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