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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Brussels: 2 staff stabbed at Sint-Pieters, probe ongoing

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A man suddenly stabbed 2 staff members at Sint-Pieters Hospital in Brussels. He…

Putin and Xi criticise Israel’s strikes on Iran during phone call

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a…

Midsummer Jazz and Art Festival in Ronse from June 21 to 23

Ronse (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Midsummer Jazz & More festival in Ronse (June 21–23) combines jazz and…

Harelbeke acts on nuisances, mayor urges unity

Harelbeke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Harelbeke, led by Mayor Michaël Vannieuwenhuze, boosts police powers to curb public disturbances.…

EU court adviser sides against Google in antitrust case

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Thursday, an adviser to Europe's top court backed EU antitrust regulators in…

Knokke-Heist updates heat plan and expands parking by 900

Knokke-Heist (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Knokke-Heist has changed its traffic plan after an early closure caused traffic jams.…

Antwerp residents report issues with parking & waste

Antwerp  (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp residents mostly complained about parking, illegal dumping, and garbage collection in 1,349…

Flemish Brabant issued 85k+ GAS fines last year

Flemish Brabant (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Flemish Brabant recorded over 85,000 GAS fines in 2024, reflecting a sharp…

Ghent ends summer academies’ coordination over funding rules

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent halts summer academy coordination over strict Flemish funding rules. Last year, 8…

Merksem court sentences woman for baby abandonment

Merksem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - An Antwerp court has sentenced a woman who abandoned her own baby and…

Ghent ACC Dienstencheques fined €40K for 5-year fraud scheme

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - ACC Dienstencheques, a Ghent-based company, committed fraud from 2018–2023, misusing unemployment benefits and…

Kallas says Russia doesn’t ‘stand a chance’ if NATO sticks ‘together’

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday that Russia does not…

EU Commission accuses AliExpress of violating digital rules

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Commission declared that, in violation of the EU's Digital Service Act,…

UAntwerp’s former dean Guy H. gets 1-year suspended sentence 

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Former University of Antwerp dean Guy H. received a 1-year suspended sentence for…

Leuven Natuurpunt gets €40K for AI insect tracking project

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In 2025, Leuven  Natuurpunt got €40,000 from Brabants Woud National Park to use…

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