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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Belgium’s Tihange 1 closes Sept 2025 after 50 years

Liege (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgium’s Tihange 1 reactor in Liege will close on 30 Sept 2025 after…

Sweden deploys anti-drone system in Denmark to protect summits in Copenhagen

Copenhagen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Sweden will assist Denmark with military anti-drone capabilities during this week's summits in…

EU member nations back Dutch-led chips coalition revision

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Dutch government announced on Monday that all European Union member states have…

Russia launches massive strikes on Ukraine, killing 4

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Russia announced on Sunday that it had struck military targets during a large…

Iran slams reinstated UN sanctions as unjustifiable

Tehran (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Iran on Sunday denounced the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear…

Oudenaarde COS Rope Skippers win 1 gold, 2 silver, 4 bronze

Oudenaarde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Oudenaarde celebrated COS Rope Skippers’ World Championship success, winning 1 gold, 2 silver,…

Man pulls fire truck with hair at Lauwe open house

Lauwe (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - During Lauwe’s fire department open house, Moustapha Alkhathib stunned crowds by pulling a…

Riemst marl caves face vandalism as 20 volunteers clean

Riemst (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The marl caves in Riemst face vandalism and waste. About 20 volunteers joined…

Russia slams EU drone wall plan as dangerous escalation

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Saturday, Russia criticised the European Union's proposal to strengthen its defences against…

3 Legionella cases in Maasmechelen, Health department investigates

Maasmechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - 3 additional cases of Legionella have been recorded in Maasmechelen and surrounding areas.…

Hasselt Ursuline sisters’ Lease Convent to Asjette for 30 years

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Ursuline Sisters donate their 1772 Hasselt convent (Huis De Roode Poort) to…

Arson attack targets family home in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek

Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A family home in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, Brussels, was deliberately set on fire on Friday…

Arnout Hauben launches free 6km Turnhout Podwalk with 27 stops

Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - VRT presenter Arnout Hauben launched the Turnhout Podwalk in September 2025, a free…

Limburg police launch school safety protocol in Hasselt

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hasselt schools follow the Limburg Capital Region police’s updated 2025 protocol, covering 30…

Antwerp central fire station and shelter relocating to Digipolis

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A central Antwerp fire station and part of the city’s homeless shelter will…

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