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Maastricht in global list of Smart Cities

Maastricht is one of the 4 Dutch cities in the list of most technically innovative city regions in the world. This list includes cities that are the most intelligent and future-proof and can call themselves 'smart cities'.

Maastricht Verkennersband back on world stage

The Maastricht Verkennersband (Maastricht Show and Marching Band) has registered for the World Music Contest in Kerkrade.

UM: almost half of students surveyed are victims of sexual misconduct

As reported by Universiteit Maastricht's newspaper Observant: "A survey held among about 2,500 students shows that almost half of them experienced some form of sexual violence or harassment during their time as a student at UM.

Leger des Heils considers providing housing in former prison grounds

As from 1 November Leger des Heils (Salvation Army) day and night reception centre and accommodation will return to Singel 9.

Human rights defenders exhibition: Shelter City

The boulevard on Stationsstraat has since this week been host to six large panels featuring photographic portraits of 'defenders of human rights'.

Dikke Pech in het Buitenland (Bad Luck Abroad)

“Dikke Pech in het Buitenland” (Bad Luck Abroad) is now also available in German and English for non-Dutch speakers in our area. His book in English is a guide to personal injury in the Netherlands for non-residents of the Netherlands.

Sinterklaas optocht to go ahead with updated Piet

On Saturday, 13 November, Sinterklaas along with his colourful companion roetveegpiet (chimney sweep Piet), will moor in Maastricht.

Capucijnenstraat remains closed during school drop-off and pick-up

Gemeente Maastricht's 'pilot schoolstraten', in which Capucijnenstraat is closed to motorised traffic during school drop-off and pick-up times, will remain in force for the time being.

SLIM – new project for students facing poverty in Maastricht

SLIM – this stands for 'Studie Loket en Informatiepunt Maastricht' (Study Counter and Information Point Maastricht).

The Netherlands to reintroduce social distancing regulations

A press conference was held in Den Haag this evening by Premier Mark Rutte and Minister Hugo de Jonge from Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport. They announced the reintroduction of regulations being implemented from Saturday 06 November. This is in order to slow the spread of Covid across the Netherlands.

Long-sought Scottish criminal arrested in Maastricht

57-year-old Scotsman wanted internationally and on British list of most wanted criminals for thirteen years, has been arrested in Maastricht

Milieudefensie Maastricht wants milieuzone

Milieudefensie Maastricht has requested permission to hold another city-wide survey in support of a milieuzone. The organisation is upset that such a zone still does not exist in #Maastricht despite agreements reached with Gemeente Maastricht in 2018.

Recycleklaar campaign to help us sort our rubbish more effectively

According to Gemeente Maastricht, our recycling methods should be improved and so the “Recycleklaar” (Recycling Ready) campaign has been initiated.

MVV v Roda JC riots cause local anger

Last Friday’s riots that broke out during the football derby between MVV Maastricht and Roda JC Kerkrade caused general outrage.

Number of minors suspected of committing a crime halved

The number of minors in Maastricht suspected of committing a crime has halved in the last eight years. This is shown by figures from Jeugdmonitor published by Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek – CBS.

Derby MVV Maastricht - Roda JC in Stadion De Geusselt suspended

It should have been an exciting derby, but it turned out to be a sad affair: the match MVV Maastricht - Roda JC in Stadion De Geusselt was suspended this evening. Fireworks were thrown onto the pitch.

'Maastricht Housing Now' starts petition and organises demonstration

A group of ten Maastricht students under the name of 'Maastricht Housing Now' has started a petition in reaction to the student housing crisis in our city. This crisis is still continuing despite the efforts of local political parties. The situation continues to be critical, particularly for international students.

Dag van de vlaai 2021

Say the word “Maastricht” and, of course, you immediately think of “vlaai”. Each year Visit Maastricht celebrates Dag van de Vlaai (Vlaai Day) on 25 October.

Landbouwbelang happy with nomination as national monument

Landbouwbelang says it is pleased with the application that the heritage association Bond Heemschut recently submitted to the Rijksdienst voor Cultureel Erfgoed.

'Limburg Leads' and 'Euregionale Jobfair' at MECC

On 21 October, 250 job vacancies were on offer in MECC Maastricht at the Euregionale Jobfair.

First Klimaatburgemeester in Maastricht – Rob Römgens

Rob Römgens (39) may call himself Gemeente Maastricht's first Klimaatburgemeester (Climate Mayor).

Voting in Dutch elections more accessible for disabled voters

Blind and visually impaired people can cast their votes in the next local government elections in the Netherlands using a 'soundbox'.

More staff protests at MUMC+

The trade unions FNV Zorg & Welzijn, CNV Connectief, LAD and FBZ organised a protest for better working conditions in all Dutch university medical centres, including the MUMC+ last week.