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30 April 2026

• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:52 −56 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "Helpdesk")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:52 −57 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "Fiscal gift")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:52 −58 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "Activities")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:52 −26 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "== Contact us ==")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:52 −60 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "'''Don't miss this chance to make your project shine!'''<br> '''[https://photocontest.images.kbs-frb.be/#nl 👉 Click here to enter!]'''")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:51 −71 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "* 16 entries: €300 each<br> * “Jury’s Favorite”: €500<br> * Audience Award: 3× €500 extra<br> * Social Media: €1,000 / €600 / €400<br> * Staff Award: €300")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:51 −14 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "==== What can you win? 💡 ====")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:51 −62 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "* Upload 1 photo by May 22, 2026<br> * Add a short story (max. 500 characters)")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:51 −17 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "==== How to participate? ====")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:51 −32 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "Did you or your organization receive funding from the Foundation between 2023 and the end of 2025, or were you involved in a project account? If so, you are eligible to participate.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:51 −86 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "Your projects deserve to be seen and shared. Submit your entry '''by May 22, 2026''' and showcase your impact with a compelling photo and a short story.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:50 +29 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "=== 📸 Enter the King Baudouin Foundation’s annual photo contest! ===")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:50 −83 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "We’d like to continue growing this Helpdesk into a regular meeting place for our community. So feel free to drop by, ask questions, share your knowledge, or just come listen. Together we can make a difference; the more, the merrier! [https://chat.wikimedia.be You can join via this link.]")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:50 −54 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "In addition, the virtual environment makes it possible to split into smaller groups. This allows multiple conversations to take place at the same time without interrupting one another, and makes it easy to join a group that matches your interests or questions.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:50 −63 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "'''Every Tuesday''' from '''7:00 PM to 9:00 PM''' you can join us online to chat with other volunteers from Wikimedia Belgium. The platform offers a wide range of features: you can ask questions, start a video call, or share your screen to quickly find solutions together.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:50 −36 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "Do you have a question, are you stuck on something, or do you just want to catch up with other volunteers? Then you're welcome to visit the '''Wiki Helpdesk'''!")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:49 −4 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "=== 🆘 Stop by the Wiki Help Desk! ===")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:49 −77 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "In this interdisciplinary exhibition, students from the ''Stedelijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten'' and the creative writing and drama lab departments of the ''Academie voor Muziek, Woord en Dans'' explore the same starting point: a book. From image to text, from abstract to personal: every interpretation is unique. Discover how a single word can evolve into a rich tapestry of ideas, forms, and stories.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:49 −44 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "The [https://www.turnhout.be/nl/vrije-tijd/evenementen-en-activiteiten/evenementenoverzicht/expo-boek exhibition “a book”] opens on '''Saturday, May 2 at 12 p.m.''' in the Typistenzaal at the Kunstencampus in Turnhout. Everyone is welcome!")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:48 −7 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "=== 📖 Exhibition: “A Book” ===")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:48 −34 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "Do you work in the cultural heritage sector? Be sure to mark this date on your calendar—you won’t want to miss it. [https://faro.be/kalender/groot-onderhoud-2026-kwetsbare-kennis You can find more information here.]")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:48 −59 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "As always, it will be an inspiring day filled with discussion, new connections, and fresh ideas.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:48 −24 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "Together, we will discuss questions such as: * What forms of knowledge do we recognize today? * How important is participation in knowledge-building? * What role does research play within heritage organizations? * And how do we protect knowledge from external pressures such as the climate crisis or budget cuts?")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:48 −58 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "thumb|FARO On '''Tuesday, June 2, 2026''', the 15th edition of the Groot Onderhoud will take place at the Bijloke site in Ghent. This annual gathering for cultural heritage professionals will focus entirely on knowledge and how vulnerable it can be.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:47 +17 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "=== 📅 June 2, 2026: Don’t miss the Major Maintenance ===")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:47 −56 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "== Agenda ==")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:47 −47 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "Did you contribute? If so, don’t forget to add your contribution to the results page. Every contribution counts!")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:47 −49 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "'''Need some inspiration?''' Think of composers like Johann Pachelbel, lists of operas or musical terms, and biographies of musicians (many of which are still missing).")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:46 −83 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "You can contribute by: * Creating new articles * Expanding existing pages * Or improving and updating content")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:46 −77 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "thumb|left|upright|Frédéric Chopin|alt=Portrait of Frédéric Chopin (1836), Maria Wodzińska, National Museum in Warsaw In June 2026, everything on Wikipedia will revolve around classical music. This Classical Music Writing Month (June 1–30) is the perfect opportunity to contribute to Wikipedia. Many articles about composers such as Strauss, w:Georg_Philipp_Te...")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:44 +7 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "== ✍️ Join in: Help write classical music! ==")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:44 −46 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "The international coordination team would like to thank the international jury, all the national juries and organizers, and, of course, the photographers whose stunning submissions contribute to Wikipedia and its sister projects.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:44 −56 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "Congratulations on this recognition. Would you like to view all the winning photos? You can do so by clicking on [https://www.wikilovesmonuments.org/wlm2025-winners/?theme=wlm_2020 this link].")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:43 −71 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "Among the winning photos is also a Belgian entry: a photo of St. Peter’s Church in Leuven, taken by Giles Laurent.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:43 −72 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "right|upright|frameless|St. Peter's Church, Leuven - Giles Laurent In 2025, nearly 228,000 photos were submitted by approximately 4,000 photographers from 56 national contests. From each edition, up to ten images were nominated for the international final. A complete list of all nominees, winners, and runners-up can be found on Wikimedia Commons.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:38 +4 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "== Wiki Loves Monuments International Award ==")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:38 −35 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "'''Together, we continue to build a world in which knowledge—and therefore language as well—is freely accessible to everyone.'''")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:38 −88 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "What makes this project unique is its open and collaborative approach. Words are only included if they are demonstrably in use and appear in multiple reliable sources. This ensures quality while the dictionary is continuously expanded.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:36 −47 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "The English-language version was launched on December 12, 2002. Since May 1, 2004, other languages have been added, including Dutch. Today, there are hundreds of language versions, containing millions of words and definitions.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:36 −69 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "The WikiDictionary offers not only definitions, but also comprehensive linguistic information such as spelling, etymology, conjugations, and translations. This makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in language, from curious readers to researchers.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:36 −46 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "left|frameless Did you know that the Wiki Dictionary, known internationally as [[wikt:{{PAGELANGUAGE}}: |Wiktionary]] has been building a free, multilingual dictionary for everyone for years? This special project of the Wikimedia Foundation brings together words from all languages in one place and continues to grow every day thanks to the efforts of volunteers worldwide.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:35 +27 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "== Every word counts: Join us in celebrating Wiktionary's birthday ==")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:35 −65 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "Although governance and strategy may be less visible to the general public, they form an important foundation for the continued development and stability of the Wikimedia movement in Europe.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:35 −59 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "On Sunday, the “Wikimedia Futures Lab” event took place, looking ahead to the next five years. The focus was on topics such as the impact, risks, and opportunities of artificial intelligence. Through panels and working groups, participants collaborated to explore possible future scenarios for the Wikimedia projects.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:35 −71 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "During an informal lunch session, there was an opportunity to speak with members of the Board of Trustees of the Wikimedia Foundation. Topics discussed included the global strategy and governance issues, such as the transition between CEOs.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:34 −44 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "Attention was also given to preparations for the upcoming election of board members. Work is underway to establish a committee that will evaluate the candidates. The exact procedures for this committee will be further developed in the coming months, in preparation for next year’s elections.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:34 −94 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "A key topic was the '''risk analysis''' for the Wikimedia movement in Europe. Much attention was focused on changing European legislation, such as the '''Digital Services Act (DSA)''', and its potential impact. Broader geopolitical developments were also discussed, such as the '''growing uncertainty surrounding financial flows between the US and Europe'''. In addition, attention was drawn to the growing risk of so-called SLAPP lawsuits (strategic lawsuits to limit public...")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:33 −37 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "About 25 member organizations with voting rights were represented, with a total of approximately 60 participants. In addition to the formal approval of the 2025 financial statements and the 2026 budget, this year’s meeting focused primarily on strategic issues.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:33 −74 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "thumb|WMEU Prague GA 2026 43 The Wikimedia Europe General Assembly took place in Prague over the weekend of April 25. Wikimedia Belgium was also represented at the meeting.")
• diffhist Newsletter/2026-04/en 19:32 +51 Caren Vervaeke talk contribs (Created page with "== Wikimedia Europe General Assembly in Prague: Strategy, Risks, and Looking to the Future ==")