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Author: Maria Laura Franciosi

Maria Laura Franciosi

Maria Laura Franciosi


Maria Laura Franciosi is a freelance journalist and acts as a consultant for the training of journalists. She is the Founding President of the Press Club Brussels Europe. Since 1998 she has been a senior collaborator of the European Journalism Centre. She also coordinated the media programme of the European Citizens Consultations. As honorary president of J@YS (Journalists at Your Service), she trains journalists and organises briefings and conferences. In the past, Maria Laura was a lecturer on Language and Politics at the London School of Economics (LSE) from 1967 to 1970 and at the University of Rome until 1977, after which she joined ANSA (the Italian News Agency) where she worked until 2001 in Rome, London and Brussels as bureau chief.

Maria Paula Cherchi
Brussels Brussels Elections Expat In focus Interview Italia 

2018 Communal elections: An Italian expat launched a political movement

22 May 201822 May 2018 Maria Laura Franciosi

The local elections at Communal level in Belgium, which will be held in October 14, are beginning to attract the

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Milano
Diplomatic Bag EMA In focus Italia Opinion 

Why Milano would be the perfect home for EMA?

14 November 201716 November 2017 Maria Laura Franciosi

“Milano is ready” says its mayor Giuseppe Sala.  “The  new EMA headquarters? Ready. It is “Il Pirellone”,  in the heart

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Journalism is not a crime
Diplomatic Bag Freedom of Press Opinion 

Oxygen for Information

12 October 201712 October 2017 Maria Laura Franciosi

The Italian NGO  ” Ossigeno per l’informazione”  (Oxygen for Information),  which aims at defending the right to free expression of 

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marché du midi
Brussels In focus Minorities Opinion Urban Life 

Brussels or Babel?

7 August 2017 Maria Laura Franciosi

How many languages are spoken in Brussels?? If you think that the correct answer is “four” (French, Dutch, German and

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Plan proprete
Brussels In focus Opinion 

Cleaning Brussels by Engaging Citizens

12 June 201713 June 2017 Maria Laura Franciosi

It all started with a message to the citizens living in Etterbeek to attend a public meeting to be informed

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House of European History
Cult'Art House of European History In focus Opinion 

The House of European History: the new kid on the block ?

9 May 2017 Maria Laura Franciosi

Another museum in Brussels? Yes but this time it is not a collection of works of art or design objects.

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Etterbeek Italia
Brussels In focus Opinion 

The Italian week at Etterbeek: A great success!

3 May 20173 May 2017 Maria Laura Franciosi

A friendship written in marble. Fourty years of “twinning” between the Etterbeek Municipality and the Commune of Forte dei Marmi

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Rome
Brussels In focus Opinion 

Etterbeek will celebrate Italy this week

24 April 201724 April 2017 Maria Laura Franciosi

Italy is one of the six founding members of the European Union and it recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of

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merkel antoine
Foodie Gastronomy In focus Opinion 

Friterie Maison Antoine: more modern but will still be in Place Jourdan

10 April 201711 September 2017 Maria Laura Franciosi

A Belgian institution, “La Friterie Maison Antoine”  is being transformed.   It will move into a new shop from its

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Italian Culture
Cult'Art In focus Opinion 

They want to kill the Italian Institute of Culture in Brussels

24 March 201724 March 2017 Maria Laura Franciosi

A story of generosity and dedication risks a premature death. Why should you sign the petition? Belgian “Italophiles”, writers, university lecturers and professors have

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How to spot Belgian surrealism when it’s hiding in plain sight

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The Belgian masterpiece that became the most stolen work of art in history

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Exclusive early release of The Refugee Journal

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“I take with me the feeling of the colorful and lively city Brussels is” — Marek Šindelka at Passa Porta

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Discovering the natural beauty and nomadic traditions of Kazakhstan

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