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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Vilvoorde opens 6,000 m² Park Mondale, lead by Mayor De Ro

Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Park Mondale in Vilvoorde's 4 Fonteinen district (6,000 m²) is a new green…

Relic of Saint Bernadette Soubirous of Lourdes arrives in Dadizele 

Dadizele (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Bernadette of Lourdes relic travels to Dadizele. The holy relic dedicated to…

Dilbeek “picnic backpack” for tourists at 3 spots until September 2025

Dilbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -The municipal government of Dilbeek seeks to grow tourism by introducing the picnic backpack…

Gella Vandecaveye’s stolen Olympic medals found in Antwerp

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -A house search in Antwerp recovered the Olympic medals that thieves took from former…

Xi Jinping to attend WWII victory events in Russia

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Russia officially from May 7…

Houthi missile hits near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport

Jerusalem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Authorities reported that a missile fired from Yemen hit close to Israel's primary…

Russia’s drone attack on Kyiv injures 11, including kids

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Sunday, Kyiv's military and officials reported that Moscow's overnight drone strikes on…

Giantess Sabine honors Liège’s Sabine Amiyeme in Brussels 

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The first public appearance of Giantess Sabine took place in Brussels. As the…

Antwerp classic car event returns with 1000 cars

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -The car event 'Antwerp Classic Car Event' returns to Antwerp city centre after its…

Kremlin seeks definitive reply from Ukraine to Putin’s ceasefire offer

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Saturday, the Kremlin expressed its desire for what it termed a "definitive"…

6 cats dead in Evere fire, women rescued from damaged house

Evere (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A fire broke out in a garage on Languedocwandelwegen, Evere, Brussels. A woman…

Halle celebrates 80 years of liberation and Europe Day

Halle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Halle marked the 80th anniversary of its liberation with survivors' stories. Alderman Mark…

Zelenskiy praises shared understanding with Trump after meeting at the Vatican

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that his recent brief meeting with U.S. President…

Genk road and rail repairs cause detours and disruptions

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Infrabel is repairing the level crossing on Landwaartslaan in Genk until May 16,…

A 71-year-old woman badly burned in Roeselare apartment fire

Roeselare (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A 71-year-old woman suffered severe burns in a fire around 5 p.m. Friday…

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