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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Balen targets illegal parking with 2-week May action

Balen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Balen, illegal parking on sidewalks, intersections, and crosswalks endangers pedestrians. Alderman Werner…

Body wrapped in plastic found in Brecht canal near Kleistraat

Kleistraat (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A corpse was found in Brecht's canal situated near Kleistraat. The victim's corpse…

Zemst shelter seeks Grimbergen stray cats after Saturday fire

Grimbergen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Residential members of the warehouse scene that exploded near Grimbergen need to contact…

30 medieval skeletons found on Regentschapsstraat Brussels

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Thirty skeletons have been found in the area surrounding the Kleine Zavel inside…

Tongeren station to get new catering spot after 3 years

Tongeren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Peter moved to Tongeren and is renovating the old Stations Buffet at Stationsplein…

UK chancellor calls for closer UK-EU ties amid global shifts

London (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Britain's Finance Minister Rachel Reeves said the UK should improve its trading ties…

EU nations set to approve first retaliation against Trump’s tariffs

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Member countries of the European Union are expected to approve on April 09,…

EU Commissioner Sefcovic postpones Vietnam visit amid global tensions

Hanoi (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic has delayed his upcoming visit to Vietnam this…

Ostend posts signs to stop bread feeding in parks

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ostend placed new signs in Leopoldpark and Maria-Hendrikapark (+ Bosje) to stop bread…

Diest & Scherpenheuvel-Zichem fires prompt caution amid dry March

Scherpenheuvel-Zichem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Fire personnel warn citizens to exercise caution because of recent fires which started…

Zeebrugge sets record with Ever Greet’s 16.3m draft arrival

Zeebrugge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Port of Zeebrugge established a new historical milestone when a vessel entered…

Ghent University Rector election: Van de Walle vs De Sutter

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Ghent University rector election has turned into an official rivalry between Rik…

Woman stabbed in Veerle Laakdal by neighbor

Veerle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A neighbour from Veerle (Laakdal) stabbed a female resident in an argument that escalated…

Ghent strikes cut business sales up to 50%, owners concerned

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Strikes near Gent-Sint-Pieters affect local businesses like Traiteur Toulouse and Bakkerij De Panda,…

CORA closes 7 Belgian stores by 2026, affecting 1,800 jobs 

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - CORA, a grocery chain owned by Louis Delhaize, is closing 7 stores in…

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