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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800 cops raid Anderlecht’s Peterbos in drug gang crackdown

Anderlecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A major police raid with 800 officers targets drug gangs in Anderlecht’s Peterbos…

Russian ambassador says US-Russia talks to be held in Moscow

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Discussions between the US and Russia on resolving their bilateral issues will shift…

Menen residents learn about the Muslim community centre plan

Menen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - vzw Attawba plans a socio-cultural centre in Menen near the station. At an…

Semper Ferraris action group blocks forest parcelisation

Rotselaar (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - For the third time, action group Semper Ferraris has successfully blocked plans to…

Event planners upset over Nekkerhal Mechelen closure

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Event organizers express dismay over Mechelen’s decision to close the iconic Nekkerhal by…

Merckx 80th birthday celebrated with Roeselare KOERS museum

Roeselare (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - KOERS museum in Roeselare celebrates Eddy Merckx's 80th birthday with a giant card.…

Brussels police use Bismuth bullets during a protest clash

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Interior Minister Bernard Quintin is investigating the Brussels police for using bismuth bullets…

EU prepares new sanctions targeting Russian oil cap, Nord stream

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - According to the Financial Times, the European Commission plans to propose reducing the…

Copper IUD access improved in Ghent with Vzw Luna initiative

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Ghent, the copper IUD (emergency coil) is 99% effective within 5 days,…

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…

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