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 tackles 583 knotweed cases with tech, trees, sheep

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent fights 583 Japanese Knotweed outbreaks using a digital tracking system. Alderman Bram…

80 activists block UGent rectorate in Israel boycott call

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Around 80 pro-Palestinian activists, led by Bas, blocked Ghent University’s rectorate, demanding a…

Aalter: E40 bridge reopens tomorrow after truck crash

Aalter (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The broken bridge over the E40 at Aalter in the Belgian province of…

41 years old  arrested for Bredene dunes arson last weekend

Bredene (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Police have arrested a 41-year-old man for suspicion of arson last weekend in…

Dodentocht in Bornem: Featuring 13,000 walkers traveling 100km

Bornem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The course for the 56th edition of the Dodentocht in Bornem has been…

Kwerps traffic calming flower boxes criticised after crash

Erps-Kwerps (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The recent road changes on Zavelstraat in Erps-Kwerps, Kortenberg, including flower boxes, caused…

U.S. and China agree to ease trade war tariffs

Geneva (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The United States and China have reached an agreement to temporarily reduce reciprocal…

Knokke-Heist €35M Sewer upgrade to improve Zoutelaan area

Knokke-Heist (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Knokke-Heist is upgrading its sewer system in Zoute, switching to separate pipes for…

Ghent Jazz festival cancelled after €50K spent, faces loss

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ghent cancelled Jazz in ’t Park festival despite €50000 invested, angering vzw Muziekmozaïek…

EU defence chief says EU and Ukraine defence industries need more integration

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius emphasised the need for increased integration between European…

Sint-Truiden spray patrol enlist drug users to clean syringe

Sint-Truiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Sint-Truiden's "Spray Patrol" program involves drug users working with city staff to clean…

Aalter bridge over E40 closed, pedestrian & cyclist can pass

Aalter (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The bridge between Maria-Aalter and Knesselare over the E40 is closed to traffic…

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht: Hosts first EuroFUSION song contest

Beaver-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - With Red Sebastian’s preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, the recently…

Nuclear negotiations restart between Iran and U.S.

Muscat (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Sunday, high-ranking negotiators from Iran and the U.S. restarted discussions regarding disagreements…

Albania votes in pivotal election for EU future

Tiranë (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Sunday, Albanians will vote to determine if they will grant Prime Minister…

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