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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Bricks fall at Dendermonde’s UNESCO Beguinage, restoration planned

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bricks fell from a chimney at Dendermonde’s Sint-Alexiusbegijnhof, a UNESCO-listed site of 61…

NSZ warns of the Waasland tunnel closure in Antwerp

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The NSZ urges clear communication ahead of the Waasland Tunnel closure (Sept 8–Dec…

De Ster Sint-Niklaas lifts entrance fee for next summer

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - From next summer, East Flanders will scrap the entrance fee at De Ster…

Genk railway station renovation nears finish, led by Karel Kriekemans

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Renovation work at Genk railway station is almost finished. The upgrades include a…

EU General Court backs EU-US data transfer agreement

Luxembourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union's second-highest court, the General Court based in Luxembourg, on Wednesday…

Russia’ Putin thanks North Korea’s Kim for help against Kyiv

Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Wednesday, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…

Ostend’s Raversyde seeks experts for 1943 Groote Diary

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Raversyde Provincial Domain in Ostend seeks help to decode a 1943 diary…

Genk’s Don Bosco welcomes 4-month-old puppy Ninja for support

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Don Bosco Secondary School in Genk welcomed a 4-month-old puppy, Ninja, owned by…

Bruges limits tour groups to 20 to reduce city centre nuisance

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bruges will enforce stricter tour guide rules from March 1, 2026. Groups limited…

China’s Xi hosts Russia’s Putin and North Korea’s Kim

Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Tuesday, China's President Xi Jinping hosted his Russian and North Korean counterparts…

2 Tons cocaine seized in Borgerhout & Bouwel, 3 Albanians arrested

Borgerhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp police seized 2 tons of cocaine in Borgerhout and Bowel, arresting 3…

Kleine Zenne in Lembeek turned into Zenneweide Park with €1.3M 

Lembeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Flemish Environment Agency will redevelop the Kleine Zenne in Lembeek into the…

De Pit Preschool in Wespelaar reopens after renovation

Wespelaar (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Children of De Pit preschool in Wespelaar, Haacht, returned on September 1, 2025,…

1k Lyceum Ghent students embrace Dalton method, led by Podevin

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Around 1,000 students at former Lyceum Gent start the school year using the…

Putin and Erdogan discuss Ukraine peace talks at SCO

Tianjin (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan informed his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Monday that…

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