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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Man stabbed during dispute in Oostakker’s Wonderwoud

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 22-year-old man was hospitalized with stab wounds after a violent dispute escalated…

Ronse seeks volunteers to assist with local weddings

Ronse (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The city of Ronse is seeking volunteers to assist with weddings by setting…

Sint-Martens-Bodegem brasserie Julie closes in Sept 2025

Sint-Martens-Bodegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Brasserie Julie in Sint-Martens-Bodegem closes on September 21, 2025. Chef Thomas Locus shifts…

New bocage cheese launched as Voeren’s regional product

Voeren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Voeren launches Bocage cheese, a regional product by Grenzeloos Bocageland, local farmers, and…

Hundreds protest in Brussels over police violence

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hundreds protested in Brussels over police violence, demanding justice for Sourour Abouda (46,…

Israel strikes 100 Iran sites with 200 jets

Jerusalem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On June 13, 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, striking 100+ Iranian sites…

VUB opens Ostend campus in 2025, supported by Mayor Crombez

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - VUB will open a new campus in Ostend after summer 2025, focusing on…

City of Ostend buys newly found James Ensor painting

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The city of Ostend has acquired a newly surfaced painting by James Ensor…

Antwerp urged to take down Israeli flag from City Hall

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - PVDA calls for the removal of the Israeli flag from Antwerp city hall,…

U.S. ambassador Lynne Tracy to step down from Moscow

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy will soon step down from her post,…

Belgium’s new NBB cash centre has a 27m vault in Zellik

Zellik (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Zellik in Flemish Brabant, the National Bank of Belgium's high-security cash centre…

Riemst approves 2026 bike path through quarry near Kanne

Riemst (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bicycles Underground’ is a planned Limburg bike path through a quarry near Kanne,…

Brussels group stop Rodeo Atomium urges action on racing

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Stop Rodeo Atomium fights street racing near Brussels' Heizelvlakte. Over 200 complaints since…

Wim Van Osselaer builds 50,000-brick LEGO Ekeren Diorama

Ekeren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Wim Van Osselaer from Ekeren built a 50,000-brick, 152x114 cm LEGO model of…

Muscat hosts sixth round of US-Iran nuclear talks

Muscat (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Sunday, the sixth round of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran…

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