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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European Commission plans flexible defence procurement rules

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Next week, the European Commission will propose giving governments more flexibility in defence…

Dendermonde strike impacts 3 centres amid job concerns

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A one-day strike in Dendermonde sees strong participation from public service workers. Maarten…

Sint-Laureins crash reconstruction after teen injured

Sint-Laureins (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Authorities will reconstruct last week’s Sint-Laureins collision in which a 15-year-old boy was…

Merksem man, 62, stabbed following headscarf incident

Merksem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 62-year-old man was stabbed in Merksem after reportedly pulling off a woman’s…

CPJ and global media leaders call for urgent, unrestricted access to Gaza for journalists

New York (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - More than 130 global leaders of news and press freedom organizations called…

EU trade chief says EU always stands for free and fair trade

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - "Trade is progress and peace in motion," said EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic…

The Balkans: A Neighbor to War

Arms Trafficking Thrives in Türkiye, Bulgaria, and Greece When a gun ends up in the hands of a…

China warns EU to stop provoking tensions in South China Sea

Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - After EU foreign policy leader Kaja Kallas voiced worries about Beijing's aggressive actions…

40 bus drivers protest after manager firing Heusden-Zolder

Heusden-Zolder (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Limburg bus drivers protested after their trusted local manager was suddenly fired. The…

Dendermonde unions file strike notice over cuts

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Trade unions ACV Openbare Diensten and ACOD LRB have filed a strike notice…

Deurne’s OLT Rivierenhof gets new sound system

Deurne (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - OLT Rivierenhof in Deurne has installed a new sound system ahead of the…

House destroyed in serious fire in Maasmechelen

Tienen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A severe fire broke out on Prinses Paolalaan in Maasmechelen, rendering the house…

Tienen children call for subtropical swimming pool

Tienen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Children in Tienen are calling on local authorities to build a subtropical swimming…

EU expands critical material push with 13 new projects

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Wednesday, the European Commission announced 13 new raw material projects outside the…

Belgian Alexander De Croo leading contender for UNDP Chief

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Alexander De Croo, supported by top Belgian leaders, is a strong candidate to…

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