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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Debondt warns of rising trash in Turnhout’s Parkwijk area

Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Turnhout's Parkwijk, Councillor Luc Debondt warns about rising illegal dumping. He collects…

Swiss FM Cassis says Switzerland gives EU only what is needed

Bern (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said that following tough negotiations on the package…

Ukraine loses F-16 and pilot in Russian air attack

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ukraine lost an F-16 fighter jet and its pilot during a large-scale Russian…

Dendermonde approves midnight fishing at Brussels forts

Dendermonde (Brussel Morning Newspaper) - Dendermonde officially introduces midnight fishing at Brussels Forts following a successful pilot project,…

NMBS: Only half of Antwerp-Brussels trains running

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - NMBS confirms only half the usual trains will run between Antwerp and Brussels…

Orca skeleton revealed at Duinpanne centre in De Panne

De Panne (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Duinpanne visitor centre in De Panne unveils the skeleton of orca Reveil,…

Iran warns Trump against reckless rhetoric on strikes

Tehran (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ali Mohamad Naeini, a spokesperson for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, issued a…

Israel intercepts missile launched from Yemen’s Houthi

Tel Aviv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Israel's military stated on Saturday that a missile fired from Yemen towards…

Fake crash in Rijkevorsel, call for volunteers by De Keyser

Rijkevorsel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - At a Rijkevorsel running event, the fire brigade staged a fake crash to…

Deinze opposes 5 Luminus wind turbines near homes

Deinze (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Deinze opposes Luminus' plan to build 5 large wind turbines, including 2 near…

Raemdonck butcher shop closes after 70 years in Wondelgem

Wondelgem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Raemdonck butcher shop in Wondelgem closed after 70 years. Marc (67) and…

France introduces smoking bans in parks and beaches 

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - France is introducing a ban on smoking in certain public areas, including beaches,…

Man stabbed after harassing women on Antwerp street

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On June 28, 2025, around 6 a.m. on Grote Kauwenberg, Antwerp, a man…

Evelyne Terryn named first female vice-rector at Kulak

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Professor Evelyne Terryn has been appointed the first female vice-rector of Kortrijk, focusing…

Lierse owner converts church into B&B for young players

Lier (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Lierse owner buys church next to Lisp stadium in Lier to convert it…

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