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59-623: The most important aim of the Association is to stimulate European co-operation in journalism education between universities and lifelong learning institutions, and to develop and to improve journalism education in Europe . Each year in October EJTA has its Annual General Meeting (AGM) together with thematic seminar. In May, EJTA organizes the Teachers’ Training. Both events are organized at one of

118-444: A Dutch dialect which is distinct from other Brabantic dialects. Since 1995, a subscribers' quarterly, De Mecheleir , shows old photographs of Mechelen and has stories on the local history, as well as a few columns written mimicking the dialect, for which there is no standard spelling. Historically famous Mechlinian trades include laken (woollen cloth), tapestries , cordwain , Mechlin lace (precious bobbin lace , already from

177-605: A benchmark by other organisations around the world, including UNESCO. It was created by EJTA experts and is recognized by all EJTA members (as stated in the application questionnaire). Every member must sign and implement this declaration. The framework received its name when it was adopted by EJTA during the AGM in 2006 in Tartu. It was revised in 2013 and 2020 and will be updated to address new teaching needs arising from media and journalism developments in 2026-2027. The EJTA Mobility Catalogue

236-525: A dark green granite socle – the tallest granite Buddha in Europe. The Refuge of Grimbergen, the Refuge of Villers, the Refuge of Rozendaal, the Refuge of Sint-Truiden and the Refuge of Tongerlo, are retreat mansions for distant abbeys, the latter now housing the Manufacturer De Wit which restores the finest tapestries , for which Flanders was famous in the 16th century. The Lakenhal (a cloth hall ) and

295-473: A database of stolen, non-insured and cars listed for other reasons. In case of a positive match, an alarm is generated in the dispatching room, enabling the police to quickly intercept the car. Mechelen was one of the first cities in Belgium to use ANPR on this scale. As of early 2012, 1 million cars per week are checked in this way. Mechelen started this project with SAIT Zenitel. Mechelen and Willebroek formed

354-719: A factor often attributed to the spread of the Protestant Reformation. One of the most important technological development of the Renaissance was the invention of the caravel . This combination of European and North African ship building technologies for the first time made extensive trade and travel over the Atlantic feasible. While first introduced by the Italian states and the early captains, such as Giovanni Caboto , Giovanni da Verrazzano and Columbus , who were Italian explorers,

413-608: A famous place of pilgrimage in Belgium, was designed by native architect Lucas Faydherbe , some of whose sculptures can also be found in the cathedral, and was completed in 1876. The Kerk van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-over-de-Dijle (Church of Our Lady across the river Dijle) and the Sint-Janskerk exhibit work from Rubens , including 'The Adoration of the Magi' and 'The Miraculous Draught of Fishes' respectively. Other important churches in Mechelen include

472-541: A settlement of about five wooden houses, at Nekkerspoel . The area of Mechelen was settled on the banks of the river during the Gallo-Roman period as evidenced by several Roman ruins and roads. Upon Rome's declining influence during 3rd–4th centuries, the area became inhabited by Germanic tribes . A few centuries later, it was christianized , assumedly by the Irish or Scottish missionary St Rumbold (Dutch: Rombout ), who

531-460: A unified local police zone on 1 January 2015; it was extended with Puurs-Sint-Amands and Bornem on 1 January 2023, the zone now being called Rivierenland Police Zone  [ nl ] . Mechelen is a diverse city with over 100 nationalities, and has a significant Muslim population. The city is estimated to be around 20% Muslim as of 2016, with much of the community of Moroccan origin. Northern Renaissance The Northern Renaissance

590-557: A weakening of the Roman Catholic Church. The slow demise of feudalism also weakened a long-established policy in which church officials helped keep the population of the manor under control in return for tribute. Consequently, the early 15th century saw the rise of many secular institutions and beliefs. Among the most significant of these, Renaissance humanism would lay the philosophical grounds for much of Renaissance art , music , science and technology . Erasmus , for example,

649-619: Is Bart Somers (Open Vld) since 2001. In October 2019 Alexander Vandersmissen became acting mayor because Bart Somers became minister in the Flemish government, he retains the title of mayor. The Vld-Groen-M+ kartel got an absolute majority of seats in the October 2018 election . The 2019-2024 city council, elected in October 2018, consists of: The city of Mechelen uses ANPR cameras since September 2011 to check all inbound and outbound cars against

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708-471: Is a city and municipality in the province of Antwerp in the Flemish Region of Belgium . The municipality comprises the city of Mechelen proper, some quarters at its outskirts, the hamlets of Nekkerspoel (adjacent) and Battel (a few kilometers away), as well as the villages of Walem, Heffen , Leest, Hombeek, and Muizen. The river Dyle (Dijle) flows through the city, hence it is often referred to as

767-513: Is a reference list of all English-language journalism and media programs from EJTA member schools for international exchange and degree-seeking students. By compiling all relevant links, it aims to serve as a convenient tool for finding exchange programs for journalism students. Mechelen Mechelen ( Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɛxələ(n)] ; French : Malines [malin] ; historically known as Mechlin in English )

826-597: Is pulled about on a sheet as part of the Ommegang. Nowadays, it is the replica that is so pulled around the city. A recent bronze statue depicting the Opsinjoorke stands in front of the Belfry. The annual parade of carts decorated with flowers (comparable to that of Blankenberge for Mechlinian florists still prepare up to half of decorations), and with vegetables—all of which are local to the area—has been indefinitely canceled since

885-573: Is still brewed in the city at Het Anker brewery, one of the oldest breweries in Belgium. Mechelen has an oceanic climate ( Köppen Cfb ). Mechelen has a narrow temperature range between seasons for its high latitude, despite its inland position. Summers are warm and occasionally hot, whereas winters usually remain above freezing. Similar to Belgium as a whole, the climate is relatively cloudy and receives frequent rainfall, often light. Home of two old Belgian football clubs, founded in 1904: K.R.C. Mechelen and K.V. Mechelen . The latter contributed to

944-466: Is the largest co-operative vegetable auction in Europe. One of the four breeds of the Belgian Sheepdog is the local Malinois . The Mechelse koekoek is a local poultry breed, fleshy chickens with black and white feathers which extend on the birds' legs, with colours reminiscent of a cuckoo , hence the name. Mechelsen Bruynen was allegedly the emperor Charles V 's favourite beer. A version

1003-607: The Dijlestad ("City on the Dyle"). Mechelen lies on the major urban and industrial axis Brussels – Antwerp , about 25 km (16 mi) from each city. Inhabitants find employment at Mechelen's southern industrial and northern office estates, as well as at offices or industry near the capital and Brussels Airport , or at industrial plants near Antwerp's seaport . Mechelen is one of Flanders' prominent cities of historical art, with Antwerp , Bruges , Brussels , Ghent , and Leuven . It

1062-700: The Eighty Years' War , the city was burned and sacked by the Spanish during the Spanish Fury at Mechelen . After this pillaging, the city was rebuilt. It was sacked again in 1580 during the English Fury at Mechelen . It was during this time that the tradition of furniture making, still seen today, began. In 1718, a major rebellion took place in the city, angry mobs entered the Town Hall. During this time Lord Pierre de Romrée

1121-599: The French Renaissance . This included not only the then Kingdom of France but also the adjacent Duchy of Burgundy . Trade and commerce in then Burgundian cities like Bruges in the 15th century and Antwerp in the 16th increased cultural exchange between Italy and the Low Countries ; however in art, and especially architecture, late Gothic influences remained present until the arrival of Baroque even as painters increasingly drew on Italian models. Universities and

1180-591: The Late Middle Ages and it even became the capital of the Low Countries (very roughly the Netherlands , Belgium and Luxembourg ) in the first half of the 16th century under Archduchess Margaret of Austria . During the 16th century, the city's political influence decreased dramatically, due to many governmental institutions being moved to Brussels in 1530 and after the gunpowder magazine explosion of 1546. Mechelen compensated for this by increasing prominence in

1239-640: The Malines Conversations , presided over by Cardinal Mercier and attended by Anglican divines and laymen, including Lord Halifax , was the most significant of early attempts at the reconciliation between the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches. Most cities in Flanders have a mock name for their inhabitants. Since 1687, for their heroic attempt to fight the fire high up in the Saint-Rumbold's Tower, where

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1298-526: The Roman Catholic Church having lasting effects. Feudalism was on the decline at the beginning of the Renaissance . The reasons for this decline include the post- Plague environment, the increasing use of money rather than land as a medium of exchange , the growing number of serfs living as freemen, the formation of nation-states with monarchies interested in reducing the power of feudal lords,

1357-587: The Ultimate club Freespect is located in Mechelen. There are several important cathedrals and churches in Mechelen. Most famous is Sint-Romboutskathedraal ( St. Rumbold's Cathedral ) with its dominating tower, which was consecrated in 1312 and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Belfries of Belgium and France site. The domed, baroque Basiliek van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Hanswijk ,

1416-583: The printing press . Its power to disseminate information enhanced scientific research , spread political ideas and generally impacted the course of the Renaissance in northern Europe. As in Italy, the printing press increased the availability of books written in both vernacular languages and the publication of new and ancient classical texts in Greek and Latin . Furthermore, the Bible became widely available in translation ,

1475-476: The 14th-century Belfry beside it are now incorporated with the modern City Hall complex on the main square. The hall and belfry are part of the Belfries of Belgium and France World Heritage Site for their civic importance and architecture. The Brusselpoort , the last remaining of the city's twelve gates was built in the 13th century. Along with the Schepenhuis, the oldest stone-built city hall in Flanders and

1534-636: The 16th-19th centuries, and their houses still remain today. The Hof van Savoye was built for Margaret of Austria while she was regent of the Netherlands and in it she raised the later Charles Quint . It is one of the first Renaissance buildings north of the Alps and was converted to the meeting place of for courts of justice in 1609. In addition, Mechelen contains the "Hof van Nassau", a 15th-century building which served as temporary court of Margaret of York when she arrived in Mechelen after her marriage with Charles

1593-455: The 500th anniversary of the birth of Charles V . This cortege shows the city's six 15th–17th-century processional giants and other serious and humoresque puppets and carts, all typically made on a huge scale, and has been UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity since 2005. The city's 17th-century wooden mascot, which since 1775 has been called Opsinjoorke 'the doll',

1652-625: The Bold , as well as the palace she resided in after Charles's death. Other notable houses from the time period include: Mechelen also contains many museums, parks, and zoos: Mechelen also contains the Royal Carillon School "Jef Denyn" where carillonneurs come from around the world to study the carillon and to play the instrument. Other sites in Mechelen include: There are over 300 protected monuments in Mechelen. The city council consists of 43 councillors, elected every six years. The mayor

1711-501: The Elder developed styles that were imitated by many subsequent generations. Later in the 16th century Northern painters increasingly looked and travelled to Rome, becoming known as the Romanists . The High Renaissance art of Michelangelo and Raphael and the late Renaissance stylistic tendencies of Mannerism that were in vogue had a great impact on their work. Renaissance humanism and

1770-709: The Italian Renaissance model and were part of the same intellectual movement. During the English Renaissance (which overlapped with the Elizabethan era ) writers such as William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe composed works of lasting influence. The Renaissance was brought to Poland directly from Italy by artists from Florence and the Low Countries, starting the Polish Renaissance . In some areas

1829-573: The Northern Renaissance was distinct from the Italian Renaissance in its centralization of political power. While Italy and Germany were dominated by independent city-states , most of Europe began emerging as nation-states or even unions of countries. The Northern Renaissance was also closely linked to the Protestant Reformation with the resulting long series of internal and external conflicts between various Protestant groups and

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1888-669: The baroque Begijnhofkerk (Church of the Beguines, dedicated to St. Alexis and St. Catherine); the former Jesuit church Sint-Pieter en Pauluskerk (Saints Peter and Paul); and the present Jesuit Church of Our Lady of Leliendaal . Other religious buildings in Mechelen include the Palace of the Archbishop of the Archbishopric of Mechelen-Brussels , still in use for its original purpose by the current Archbishop De Kesel . These palaces may not be open to

1947-458: The beginning of the 21st century due to lack of financing by the city. In spring, a legendary holy statue of Our Lady is the main feature in the Procession of Hanswijk. Mechelen used to have its own newspaper called de Krijgstrompet , which was the official newspaper of the army. Informally, many Mechlinians ( Dutch Mechelaars , locally pronounced Mecheleirs ) speak Mechlinian ( Mechels ),

2006-439: The board members are Anne Leppäjärvi , Finland (President); Carien J. Touwen , Netherlands (Vice-president); Tiko Tsomaia , Georgia; Cristina Nistor Beuran , Romania; and Will Cope , United Kingdom. The EJTA also has a part-time, salaried director, Nadia Vissers from Belgium, who is responsible for the daily management in collaboration with the board. The association’s income mainly derives from membership fees. To finance

2065-582: The city came under the rule of the Dukes of Burgundy , marking the beginning of a prosperous period. In 1473, Charles the Bold moved several political bodies to the city, and Mechelen served as the seat of the Superior Court until the French Revolution . In 1490, a regular postal service between Mechelen and Innsbruck was established. The highly lucrative cloth trade gained Mechelen wealth and power during

2124-503: The destruction of the city's fortified walls – their former location however continues to be referred to in the Latin terms intra muros (within the walls) and extra muros (outside), and meanwhile the site became that of the inner ring road. The city entered the industrial age in the 19th century. In 1835, the first railway on the European continent linked Brussels with Mechelen, which became

2183-545: The development would end Northern Italy's role as the trade crossroads of Europe, shifting wealth and power westwards to Portugal , Spain , France , England , and the Netherlands . These states all began to conduct extensive trade with Africa and Asia , and in the Americas began extensive colonisation activities. This period of exploration and expansion has become known as the Age of Discovery . Eventually European power spread around

2242-665: The different activities, the Board also seeks funding from various (European) institutions such as the European Commission, the Council of Europe and on other programmes such as Erasmus+. The Tartu Declaration is EJTA’s competencies framework for students of journalism , outlining 10 main competencies, each with 5 qualifications. This detailed analysis of what journalism students should be taught serves as an international standard for Journalism education and accreditation and has been used as

2301-514: The early 18th century), wood carving and sculpturing , and furniture. Mechelen was at the heart of the revival of the carillon in the early 20th century, and hosts its principal school in the world to this day. The area around Mechelen is famous for the cultivation of vegetables, among which are Belgian endive ( witloof ), asparagus , and cauliflower . Founded in the city, the Mechelse Veilingen in neighbouring Sint-Katelijne-Waver

2360-433: The globe. Early Netherlandish painting often included complicated iconography , and art historians have debated the "hidden symbolism" of works by artists like Hubert and Jan van Eyck . The detailed realism of Early Netherlandish painting , led by Robert Campin and Jan van Eyck in the 1420s and 1430s, is today generally considered to be the beginning of the early Northern Renaissance in painting. This detailed realism

2419-450: The gothic windows had shown the flaring of only the moon between clouds, Mechlinians have been called Maneblussers (moon extinguishers). Once every 25 years, a parade , the Ommegang , commemorates both the arrival of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I , father of Archduchess Margaret of Austria , and also other major events of the city's past. The Ommegang had an extra edition in 2000 for

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2478-470: The historical seat of the 'Grote Raad' ( Great Council or Supreme Court ), and the gothic - renaissance Hof van Busleyden where Hieronymus van Busleyden received Erasmus , Thomas More , and the later Pope Adrian VI , now house the City Museum. The Vismarkt (former fish market) is a 16th-century square located near the heart of the city along the river Dijle. Many famous people resided in Mechelen in

2537-621: The hub of the Belgian railway network. This led to a development of metalworking industries, among others the central railway workshops which are still located in the town today. During the Second World War , the extensive Mechlinian railway structure had caused the Nazi occupation forces to choose Mechelen for their infamous transit camp . Over 25,000 Jews and Roma were sent by rail to Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp from Mechelen. The site of

2596-411: The increasing uselessness of feudal armies in the face of new military technology (such as gunpowder ), and a general increase in agricultural productivity due to improving farming technology and methods. As in Italy, the decline of feudalism opened the way for the cultural, social, and economic changes associated with the Renaissance in Europe. Finally, the Renaissance in Europe would also be kindled by

2655-593: The international glamour of the city by winning the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the European Super Cup in 1988. The number of lesser local teams shows this sport's popularity: Rapid Leest, Sporting Mechelen, Leest Utd., VV Leest, Walem, SK.Heffen, Zennester Hombeek, FC Muizen. In 1985 , the city hosted the Canoe Sprint World Championships . Home of the rugby union club Mechelen RFC . Also

2714-606: The large number of surviving classical artworks and monuments encouraged many Italian painters to explore Greco-Roman themes more prominently than northern artists, and likewise the famous 15th-century German and Dutch paintings tend to be religious. In the 16th century, mythological and other themes from history became more uniform amongst northern and Italian artists. Northern Renaissance painters, however, had new subject matter, such as landscape and genre painting . As Renaissance art styles moved through northern Europe, they changed and were adapted to local customs. In England and

2773-500: The member institutions. Apart from live meetings EJTA organises online talks during which members discuss important topics in journalism teaching and training. The Association: The EJTA is a legal entity under Dutch law, with its office located in Mechelen . The EJTA is led by a five-member board, with members elected at the AGM for up to three two-year terms, emphasizing geographical diversity as an important criterion. Currently,

2832-608: The northern Netherlands the Reformation brought religious painting almost completely to an end . Despite several very talented artists of the Tudor Court in England, portrait painting was slow to spread from the elite. In France the School of Fontainebleau was begun by Italians such as Rosso Fiorentino in the latest Mannerist style, but succeeded in establishing a durable national style. By

2891-537: The printed book helped spread the spirit of the age through France, the Low Countries and the Holy Roman Empire , and then to Scandinavia and Britain in the early 16th century – a process halted by the religious schism caused by Henry VIII who had earlier extensively employed Italian artisans at Nonsuch Palace and Hampton Court under Thomas Wolsey . Writers and humanists such as Rabelais , Pierre de Ronsard and Desiderius Erasmus were greatly influenced by

2950-857: The public in general but do offer a good external view. The Klein Begijnhof and the Groot Begijnhof (Small and Large Beguinages ), which house lay religious women, form part of the Flemish Béguinages World Heritage Site. The grounds of the Theravada Buddhist place of worship Wat Dhammapateep (Temple of the Flame of Truth or Reality as taught by the Enlightened One) has since 2005 housed a green granite Buddha, sculptured in China, seated on

3009-444: The religious arena: in 1559 it was proclaimed the Archdiocese of Mechelen , seat of religious authority over the territory that would eventually become Belgium. In 1961, "Brussels" was added to the title, resulting in the current Archdiocese of Mechelen–Brussels . Mechelen also retained further relevance as the Great Council of Mechelen remained the supreme court of the territory until the French Revolutionary Wars . In 1572, during

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3068-403: The transit camp and a purpose-built complex across the public square, now house the Kazerne Dossin Memorial, Museum and Documentation Centre on Holocaust and Human Rights . Several famous meetings on the Christian religion are connected to the name of the city. One in 1909 is thought to have inaugurated the Liturgical Movement . Between 1921 and 1925, a series of unofficial conferences, known as

3127-406: Was also said to have built a monastery. Work on the cathedral that is dedicated to the saint started around 1200. Antwerp lost profitable stapelrechten (rights as first seller) for wool, oats and salt to Mechelen in 1303 when John II , Duke of Brabant , granted city rights to the town. This started a rivalry between these cities that would last well into the 20th century. In the 15th century,

3186-401: Was greatly admired for his prints . Dürer, in turn, was influenced by the art he saw there and is agreed to be one of the first Northern High Renaissance painters. Other notable northern painters such as Hans Holbein the Elder and Jean Fouquet , retained a Gothic influence that was still popular in the north, while highly individualistic artists such as Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel

3245-464: Was greatly respected in Italy, but there was little reciprocal influence on the North until nearly the end of the 15th century. Despite frequent cultural and artistic exchange, the Antwerp Mannerists (1500–1530)—chronologically overlapping with but unrelated to Italian Mannerism —were among the first artists in the Low Countries to clearly reflect Italian formal developments. Around the same time, Albrecht Dürer made his two trips to Italy, where he

3304-411: Was important in spreading humanist ideas in the north , and was a central figure at the intersection of classical humanism and mounting religious questions. Forms of artistic expression which a century ago would have been banned by the church were now tolerated or even encouraged in certain circles. The velocity of transmission of the Renaissance throughout Europe can also be ascribed to the invention of

3363-447: Was mayor of Mechelen. The chaos ended when the Emperor formally requested the President of the Great Council to restore peace. On 18 June, Christophe-Ernest de Baillet received a full list of the people who led the troubles. The President received the support of multiple regiments that had been sent by imperial command. After negotiations de Baillet restored peace and order in the city. In 1781, Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor , ordered

3422-513: Was notably a centre for artistic production during the Northern Renaissance , when painters, printmakers, illuminators and composers of polyphony were attracted by patrons such as Margaret of York , Margaret of Austria and Hieronymus van Busleyden . Archaeological proof of habitation during the La Tène era in the triangle Brussels – Leuven – Antwerp , mainly concentrated around Mechelen, which originated in wetlands, includes an 8.4-metre-long (28 ft) canoe cut from an oak tree trunk and

3481-591: Was the Renaissance that occurred in Europe north of the Alps . From the last years of the 15th century, its Renaissance spread around Europe. Called the Northern Renaissance because it occurred north of the Italian Renaissance , this period became the German , French , English , Low Countries and Polish Renaissances, and in turn created other national and localized movements, each with different attributes. In France , King Francis I imported Italian art , commissioned Italian artists (including Leonardo da Vinci ), and built grand palaces at great expense, starting

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