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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Flanders: Apix Biosciences raises €22M for new bee food

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bees in Flanders are dying due to pollen shortages. Apix Biosciences (Winge) created…

62-year-old Hüseyin Cahit Ölmez dies in the Netherlands

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Dutch-Turkish actor Hüseyin Cahit Ölmez (62) has died. He was known for Flikken…

€125,000 awarded to Limburg animal shelters by Weyts

Limburg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Flemish Minister Ben Weyts has allocated €125,000 in funding to 14 animal shelters…

Man dies in fall from 5th floor in Knokke apartment

Knokke-Heist (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 32-year-old man from Antwerp province died after falling from the fifth floor…

Brussels logs 14,000 cleanliness complaints in 6 months

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In the first half of 2025, Brussels City Council's cleanliness department received 14,000…

The Flemish government supports 29 Antwerp Animal Shelters

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Flemish government is giving €806,000 to 119 shelters, including 29 in Antwerp.…

Niel: IGEAN & Ecoso launch 4x yearly clothes pickup plan

Niel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Niel, all street clothing containers are being removed due to trash problems.…

Hasselt wall honors deceased Gaza children by name

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Hasselt, names of deceased Gaza children cover a vacant building, turning grief…

Salvador Dalí exhibition opens in Bruges’ historic hospital

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A major Salvador Dalí exhibition opens at Bruges’ Oud Sint-Jan hospital, showcasing the…

Brecht rejects 240m wind turbines after 460 objections 

Brecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Brecht opposes replacing 3, 145m wind turbines with 240m ones. First, Alderman Daan…

EU nations approve counter-tariffs on €93bn of US goods

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Union member states voted on Thursday to endorse counter-tariffs on 93 billion…

Rare primroses in Damme show golf courses aid nature

Damme (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Primroses planted at Damme Golf & Country Club nearly doubled between 2007 and…

Xi Jinping urges EU officials to manage trade frictions with China

Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged senior leaders of the European Union…

De Watergroep uses goats to maintain land in Dilsen-Stokkem

Dilsen-Stokkem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - De Watergroep uses 50 goats and 20 sheep near Meerheuvel lake (10 ha)…

Sint-Niklaas police secure Vitaz hospital post-shooting

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Following a shooting incident, Sint-Niklaas police have deployed additional patrols at Vitaz Hospital…

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