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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Pret À Manger to open café in Antwerp Central Station

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Pret À Manger will open a new café inside Antwerp Central Station’s former…

3 suspects arrested in Antwerp drone bomb plot targeting PM De Wever

Deurne (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian authorities arrested 3 suspects (born 2001, 2002, 2007) in Antwerp for plotting…

Brussels Church shelters Afghan family with aid from BelRefugees

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Brussels, Beguinage Church hosted Afghan asylum seekers not entitled to official shelter…

Boortmeerbeek gives identity cards to beech, oak and lime trees

Boortmeerbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Boortmeerbeek launched a Tree ID campaign for the beech in Ravestein Park, the…

Adornes Museum in Bruges begins €535,800 almshouse renovation

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Adornes Museum in Bruges is renovating historic almshouses, once housing poor women,…

Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims Russian fuel output hit by Ukrainian attacks

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russian energy facilities could…

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…

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