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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Fire breaks out at Old Dendermonde prison grounds, 22 evacuated

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The old prison facilities at Dendermonde experienced an overnight blaze that resulted in…

120 artists celebrate Ostend’s Thermae Palace with postcard art

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - More than 120 artists dedicated their artistic talents to express their homage to…

Fire ladder truck crashes in Ganshoren, minor injuries reported

Ganshoren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A Brussels firefighter ladder truck struck a private auto while driving in Ganshoren…

Antwerp Rubens house hosts Tulip festival with 1000 plants

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Rubens House in Antwerp initiates its tulip festival by hosting 1,000 tulips…

Bellewaerde Ypres reopens Amazonia ride in West Flanders 

Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Bellewaerde amusement park in Ypres has begun its new season by reopening…

Fire engine crashes into Jette home on Wereldtentoonstellingslaan

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A fire engine of the Brussels fire brigade collided with a passenger car…

Niel’s Chiro Hiro seeks €100,000 to finish new building

Niel (Brussels Newspaper) - Chiro Hiro, a youth group in Niel, needs €100,000 by July 1st, 2025, to…

Austria shifts stance on Mercosur deal amid US tariffs

Vienna (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Austrian Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer has urged the European Commission to prepare a…

Italy: Retaliatory tariffs would be wrong response to US

Rome (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Italy's Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warned against putting retaliatory tariffs on the United…

Genk Bokrijk reopens Air Museum with 1900 life

Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bokrijk Open-Air Museum in Genk has reopened, featuring life in 1900 Haspengouw. Actor…

Ninove Mayor D’haeseleer hospitalized, interim Mayor Malfroot

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ninove Mayor D'haeseleer is in the hospital because of hepatitis. Interim mayor Malcolm…

Bruges police face complaint by 3 Extinction Rebellion activists

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Three Extinction Rebellion activists filed a complaint against Bruges police, claiming intimidation, unjust…

Velo Leuven sends unused bikes to Père Justin in Madagascar

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Velo Leuven repurposes abandoned bikes, keeping them for 3 months before reuse. Facing…

Antwerp plans noise reduction with rest areas 400m away

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp (2025–2029) plans to reduce noise, especially near homes. Measures include quieter road…

Oud-Heverlee park enhancements with new pavilion and paths

Oud-Heverlee (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The park in Oud-Heverlee near Leuven has added a skate park, pump track,…

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