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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U.S. and China agree to ease trade war tariffs

Geneva (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The United States and China have reached an agreement to temporarily reduce reciprocal…

Knokke-Heist €35M Sewer upgrade to improve Zoutelaan area

Knokke-Heist (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Knokke-Heist is upgrading its sewer system in Zoute, switching to separate pipes for…

Ghent Jazz festival cancelled after €50K spent, faces loss

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent cancelled Jazz in ’t Park festival despite €50000 invested, angering vzw Muziekmozaïek…

EU defence chief says EU and Ukraine defence industries need more integration

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius emphasised the need for increased integration between European…

Sint-Truiden spray patrol enlist drug users to clean syringe

Sint-Truiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Sint-Truiden's "Spray Patrol" program involves drug users working with city staff to clean…

Aalter bridge over E40 closed, pedestrian & cyclist can pass

Aalter (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The bridge between Maria-Aalter and Knesselare over the E40 is closed to traffic…

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht: Hosts first EuroFUSION song contest

Beaver-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - With Red Sebastian’s preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, the recently…

Nuclear negotiations restart between Iran and U.S.

Muscat (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Sunday, high-ranking negotiators from Iran and the U.S. restarted discussions regarding disagreements…

Albania votes in pivotal election for EU future

Tiranë (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Sunday, Albanians will vote to determine if they will grant Prime Minister…

Putin seeks direct talks with Ukraine; Zelenskiy demands ceasefire first

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested direct negotiations with Ukraine to conclude…

Antwerp Port: 131 drug & haulers 31 minors arrested

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In the current year, the Maritime Police have arrested 131 suspected drug hauliers…

Students of Hoboken & Aarschot compete in rowboating with concrete canoes

Huldenberg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A rowboat competition using concrete canoes worked for architectural students from Brussels and…

India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after strikes

Delhi/Islamabad (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - India and Pakistan have reached an agreement to stop fightingfollowing escalating strikes that…

Speed Pedelecs soar in Antwerp Park Spoor Noord Day boosting fast electric bikes

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Speed ​​pedelecs - like fast electric bicycles that can go up to 45…

40 years old prisoner escapes Bruges jail during cleaning, search ongoing

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A captive managed to escape from the prison in Bruges on Sunday morning.…

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