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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Sint-Niklaas Grote Markt renovation hits €22.4M due to PFAS

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Sint-Niklaas’s Grote Markt renovation cost rose from €21M to €22.4M due to PFAS…

Belgian soldiers train on bridges in East Flanders for 7 days

Sint-Laureins (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian soldiers are training for a week in Watervliet, Boekhoute, and Sint-Laureins, focusing…

Tervuren’s Van Der Meeren ECSC house secure €75K restoration

Tervuren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Architect Willy Van Der Meeren’s vacant ECSC house in Tervuren, needing full restoration,…

Bree and Kempenheuvel campsite settle permit dispute

Bree (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The city of Bree and the new Kempenheuvel campsite operator resolved permit issues.…

Grimbergen urges pet owners to check chip info

Grimbergen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Grimbergen urges residents to verify and update pet microchip data to reduce the…

Viersel fishing pond closed on weekends after nuisance

Viersel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Viersel fishing pond in Zandhoven is now closed on weekends due to repeated…

Antwerp café bartender freed after rape allegations

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 22-year-old bartender from cafĂ© Zeezicht in Antwerp, accused of multiple rapes, has…

Sport Vlaanderen opens Ninja Warrior course in Herentals

Herentals (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Sport Vlaanderen launched a Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course in Herentals, led by Philippe…

Ghent sees a rise in noise complaints from events, AC units

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent gets many noise complaints, over 25% from bars, restaurants, and events. Complaints…

Belgian Buildings Agency restored royal palace after 2 years

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Belgian Buildings Agency restored the royal palace front in phases from March…

Turnhout tackles e-step, fatbike dangers in Turnova zone

Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Turnhout, illegal e-step and fatbike use—especially in Turnova—causes safety issues. Mayor Hannes…

250m wind turbine plan in Sint-Rita put on hold

Damme (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Eneco and Invento Energy have paused their plans to build a 250-meter wind…

Ronse’s Fiertelommegang welcomes first female bearer

Ronse (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - For the first time, a woman will carry the shrine of St. Hermes…

EU slaps €329M fine on Delivery Hero, Glovo in cartel case

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Delivery Hero and its subsidiary Glovo were fined €329 million by the European Commission…

Jabbeke upgrades E40 roundabout to fix black spot risk 18

Jabbeke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Starting today, June 2, 2025, Jabbeke upgrades its E40 roundabout, fixing a high-risk…

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