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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Kidnapping & extortion attempt: Three held in Wilrijk

Wilrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Three suspects in their twenties were arrested in Wilrijk following a kidnapping and…

Ghent Fest boosts cup security with 40-cup return limits

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - At the Ghent Festivities, organisers will tighten security at cup storage areas. With…

Russia and Ukraine to meet for peace talks in Turkey

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Russian negotiators travelled to Turkey on Wednesday to conduct peace talks with Ukraine,…

EU General Court lowers Credit Suisse fine to €28.9m in forex cartel case

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union's General Court lowered on Wednesday a fine levied on Credit…

Dilsen-Stokkem: 800 locals oppose wind turbine in Lanklaar

Dilsen-Stokkem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Dilsen-Stokkem is appealing a permit for Vandersanden’s 200m wind turbine in Lanklaar. Over…

Michel Dylst appeals conviction to top Belgian court

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Former mining figurehead Michel Dylst has filed an appeal with the Court of…

Puurs-Sint-Amands DIY store to close for 8 months

Puurs-Sint-Amands (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A DIY store in Puurs-Sint-Amands will shut down for at least eight months…

Oudenaarde cracks down after poacher net found in lake

Oudenaarde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Fishermen in Oudenaarde removed an illegal net from Donkvijver lake. City authorities responded…

Kaja Kallas tells Israel to stop killings in Gaza aid points

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated on Tuesday that she informed her…

French FM urges Israel to let foreign press into Gaza

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Tuesday urged Israel to permit international press…

Teen detained after Vilvoorde station friday night incident

Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - One minor has been placed in juvenile detention, while two others were released…

Missing father, 33, and daughter, 5, found dead in canal

Muizen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 33-year-old father and his 5-year-old daughter, reported missing last evening, were found…

De Notelaar hosts Weasel race, Backs Loenhout parade

Loenhout ( Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On July 20-21, 2025, De Notelaar in Wuustwezel held Koerske and a…

Princess Astrid at Antwerp Te Deum for July 21 National Day

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On July 21st, 2025, Belgium’s National Day, Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz attended…

EU considers retaliation plans as US tariffs loom

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -  European Union diplomats report that the bloc is considering a wider range of…

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