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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Myanmar military strike kills 19 students in Rakhine schools

Naypyidaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Saturday, a Myanmar ethnic minority armed group, Arakan Army (AA), reported that…

Mortsel starts children’s municipality council for grades 5–6

Mortsel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mortsel’s City Hall will host a Children’s Council starting November 23, 2025. 5th…

Edegem approves Bioscape Hub near UZA despite protests

Edegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Edegem approved the Bioscape biotech hub on the University of Antwerp campus next…

Thomas More Lier opens Nursing centre with Vervoort, Eelen

Lier (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Thomas More University in Lier opened a new Nursing and Midwifery training centre.…

Ventori resubmits the 14-turbine project in Tongeren-Riemst with 4 lower

Tongeren-Riemst (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ventori resubmits plans for 14 wind turbines in Tongeren-Borgloon and Riemst, powering 64,000…

Damme Damse Veert added to 19 Flemish swim zones by Coens

Damme (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - From summer 2026, the Damse Veert canal in Damme will open as a…

Genk marks 25 years with new logo and €20,000 branding plan

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Genk marks 25 years as a city in 2025 with a new logo…

San Daniele relocates from Ganshoren to Sint-Martens-Bodegem

Ganshoren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - After 43 years in Ganshoren, San Daniele, owned by Spinelli, relocates to Sint-Martens-Bodegem,…

Blankenberge’s Kerkstraat stairs set for €600K renovation

Blankenberge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Blankenberge’s Kerkstraat staircase, built in 1899, will undergo a €600,000 renovation by B-Architecten,…

Leuven reopens 1838 Sint-Pietersgasthuis as Martin’s Hotel 

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - After 2 years of restoration, Leuven’s 1838 Sint-Pietersgasthuis wing reopened as “The Guesthouse”…

ETCS glitch halts 4 trains near Dendermonde, Baeken responds

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Train traffic between Dendermonde and Brussels was disrupted after an ETCS update (Sept…

Drug-resistant fungus rapidly spreads in European hospitals

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Health authorities are warning that a fungus resistant to drugs is spreading rapidly…

UNSC to hold meeting on Russian breach of Poland’s airspace

Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Poland's Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that the UN Security Council will have an…

Leuven completes €12.5M renovation of Vaartkom banks

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Renovation of Leuven’s Vaartkom banks (€12.5M) is complete, featuring wooden platforms, a square,…

Tickets on Sale for 4th Boektopia book festival at Kortrijk Xpo

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Tickets are on sale for Boektopia 4th edition from October 25, 2025, to…

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