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Questions about European Journalism Centre

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Where is the European Journalism Centre located?

The European Journalism Centre opened its doors in the city of Maastricht, located within the Limburg province of The Netherlands.

Who served as director of the European Journalism Centre from 2006 until 2016?

Wilfried Ruetten served as director from 2006 until 2016, steering the institute through a period of significant growth before Lars Boering took over the role in 2021.

Which foundation provided financial support for the European Journalism Centre grant to de Volkskrant?

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation financed the European Publishers' Long-term Reporting Grant received by Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant for an extensive research project on food worldwide.

When did the News Impact programme launch at the European Journalism Centre?

The year 2017 saw the launch of The News Impact programme designed to connect industry experts with future journalists and powered by the Google News Initiative.

What date announced that seven European publishers would receive awards for one-year long innovative development reporting?

A press release dated the 27th of September 2017 announced that seven European publishers would receive awards for one-year long innovative development reporting funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.