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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Brussels sees 25% rise in homelessness in 2 years

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Nearly 10,000 homeless people were counted in Brussels in 2024. About 60% receive…

Denderleeuw recycling park reopens after ILvA upgrade

Denderleeuw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Denderleeuw recycling park reopened after 4+ months of upgrades by ILvA. Director…

Hasselt: 1st Limburg Pride with Appermont and Wannes Lacroix

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hasselt's first Limburg Pride will take place on July 13, 2025, featuring a…

Olen wind turbine gets damping system after 280 complaints

Olen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A wind turbine at Umicore in Olen caused 280 noise complaints in one…

79-year-old Danny Verbiest, Studio 100 icon, passed away

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Danny Verbiest (1945–2024), the voice of Samson and co-founder of Studio 100 with…

KU Leuven’s LUHO Wins Italy’s Flicorno d’Oro with 90.21%

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Leuven University Harmony Orchestra (LUHO) won 1st place at Italy’s Flicorno d’Oro…

Westhoek preserves 100 year-old fruit trees for future

Westhoek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The "Fruity Heritage" project in Westhoek, led by POMKO and Regional Landscape Westhoek,…

Tongerlo’s 1139 Keyartmolen to be restored for €150k

Tongerlo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Keyartmolen in Tongerlo, built in 1139, is being restored for €150,000. Owner…

Mechelen cancels 4 in 10 disputed GAS fines, Delvoye responds

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Mechelen, 4 out of 10 disputed GAS traffic fines are canceled. Councillor…

France: US-Iran nuclear talks must conform to EU interests

Luxembourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said that France, the UK and Germany will…

European Union pledges €1.6 billion to Palestinian Authority

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union will boost its financial support for the Palestinian Authority with…

350K visitors attend 2025 Halfvastenfoor in Ghent with Guido

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The 2025 Halfvastenfoor in Ghent, held at Sint-Pietersplein, attracted large crowds and 80+…

Kremlin: Talks with Trump’s team were moving ahead very well

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Kremlin indicated that discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump's team were progressing…

Russian missile kills 20 in Ukraine’s Sumy, Mayor says

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - According to acting Mayor Artem Kobzar, a Russian missile strike on the northern…

Russia accuses Ukraine of violating energy truce

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The defence ministry of Russia reported five attacks by Ukraine on Russian energy…

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