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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Ghent bans illegal parking at Arena, cuts permit to €25

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent introduced match-day-only resident zones near Planet Group Arena. After complaints, the 2nd…

VTI Deinze will help 1 in 7 student caregivers after survey

Deinze (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The VTI in Deinze, located in the Belgian province of East Flanders, is…

HeistopdenBerg recycling park adds AI fire detector by Luco

Heist-op-den-Berg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The new recycling park in Heist-op-den-Berg in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, will…

A 51-year-old man dies in an accident at terminal in Antwerp port

Antwerp(Brussels Morning Newspaper) -A 51-year-old man dies in an industrial incident at the port of Antwerp. The victim…

Antwerp expands free 30 swim days at Bonapartedok near MAS

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp expands public swimming at Bonapartedok near MAS from June 14, 2025, offering…

EU court says Commission wrongly hid von der Leyen’s vaccine messages with Pfizer

Luxembourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Commission failed to offer credible justifications for denying a request from…

Trump meets Syria’s leader, urges for Israel talks

Riyadh (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -  On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria's president in Saudi Arabia…

Genk Cinema Victoria reopens as a cultural meeting place

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Genk, Cinema Victoria on Vennestraat is being renovated into a multicultural meeting…

Ypres fire department trains for emergencies at Cloth Hall

Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Westhoek Fire Department in Ypres practised a rescue plan at the Cloth…

Heusden-Zolder adds 10 QR-coded safety signs Borremans leads

Heusden-Zolder (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Heusden-Zolder installed 10 safety signs with QR codes in forests and playgrounds to…

Zelensky refuses talks without Putin in Istanbul

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has excluded meetings with any Russian officials other than…

EU Council chief Costa affirms Serbia’s EU commitment

Belgrade (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Tuesday, European Council chief Antonio Costa emphasised Serbia's full commitment to the…

Trump kicks off Middle East tour by reaching Saudi Arabia

Riyadh (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Saudi Arabia for a four-day…

Ghent tackles 583 knotweed cases with tech, trees, sheep

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent fights 583 Japanese Knotweed outbreaks using a digital tracking system. Alderman Bram…

80 activists block UGent rectorate in Israel boycott call

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Around 80 pro-Palestinian activists, led by Bas, blocked Ghent University’s rectorate, demanding a…

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