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 students demand permanent point for sex abuse reports

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Students in Ghent demand a permanent Purple Point for help against sexual harassment,…

Spain proposes new EU defence fund backed by Russian assets

Madrid (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Spain proposed establishing a new defense fund to provide non-refundable grants to increase…

EU finance ministers consider a joint defence fund

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Union countries' finance ministers began talks over a joint defence fund that…

Willy Naessens honored in Elsegem with final tribute

Elsegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Willy Naessens, 86 years old, founder of the Willy Naessens Group, will be…

Jabbeke buys Asylum site, plans craft and youth zone

Jabbeke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Jabbeke bought the old Civil Protection site, which has been used since 2022…

Geraardsbergen Denderland to be closed, Zabra plans rebuild

Geraardsbergen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Denderland Shopping in Geraardsbergen, owned by Zabra, is permanently closed and unsafe. It…

Belgium’s David Clarinval confirms artist law is not changed

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Belgian Minister of Employment David Clarinval said the artist law won’t change. It…

Holsbeek residents fighting for parking fines, Mayor responds

Holsbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Since summer 2024, Gravenstraat residents like Christophe Willems have faced parking issues due…

Drone drops raw eggs on McDonald’s diners in Bilzen

Bilzen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The drone attack in Bilzen caused raw eggs to fall, during which some hit…

36 years old Worker from Veurne dies under a bulldozer in Hulshout

Hulshout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A Veurne worker aged 36 lost his life in an industrial accident at…

Sarah De Vreese from Kalken homeless after 10 years on housing list

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Sarah De Vreese from Kalken is among the 200,000 people who await social…

Leuven’s market stallholders struggle with European Champs

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leuven is preparing for the European Running Championships, causing market relocations. Cindy, a…

Iran threatens IAEA exit if Trump pressures persist

Tehran (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - An adviser to Iran's supreme leader indicated on Thursday that Iran might halt…

Kaja Kallas urges higher EU defence spending

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said…

EU Commission chief welcomes Trump’s 90-day tariff pause

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday welcomed US President Donald…

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