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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Herentals closes unsafe viewing platforms for safety repairs

Herentals (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The city's tourist tower are closed due to rotted supporting beams compromising safety.…

Leuven court: 2 Gynecology student escapes rape sentence

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) -The Leuven court made the verdict accessible to the public in the widely discussed…

Woman smashes candles at Scherpenheuvel Basilica, Pastor regrets

Scherpenheuvel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A woman at basilica around 2 a.m. have been seen breaking candles and…

Antwerp sees 250 rape reports in 2024, up 74% from 2019

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A total of 250 women reported being raped in Antwerp during 2024, which…

Ninove mayor Guy D’haeseleer hospitalised in critical condition

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Mayor Guy D'haeseleer of Ninove, a Forza Ninove member, is in critical condition…

Tongeren Assize trial jury selected for 42-day kidnapping case of Genk boy

Tongeren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Tongeren assizes trial jurors who evaluated the 42-day Genk boy kidnapping case, including…

Ghent Carillon gets a new playlist Brel Bowie from 20 April

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Ghent carillon will begin playing a Jacques Brel and David Bowie song…

10 inmates fight in Hasselt prison, use razor blade as weapon

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ten inmates fought each other at Hasselt prison last night. The newspaper Het…

Finnish president urges Europe to engage with US on tariffs

Helsinki (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Following the announcement of new tariffs by Donald Trump, Finnish President Alexander Stubb…

France: EU to target US online services after Trump tariffs

Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In response to new US tariffs, the French government spokeswoman said that the…

Kallas: EU nations supply 50% of Ukraine’s ammunition needs

Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said European nations are already providing…

Gaza, Ukraine and the Western Values, Or the Lack There Of.

At a Summit of European leaders held in Paris last Thursday, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s proposal for…

Rescuers search for survivors after deadly Myanmar quake

Naypyidaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Over two days after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar, rescuers are urgently…

Hamas agrees to truce proposal, awaits Israel’s response

Jerusalem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, accepted late Saturday a new ceasefire proposal for…

Bilzen driver blocked by German Car and waves a Gun

Bilzen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In Bilzen, near McDonald's, a driver was harassed by a German-plated car. The…

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