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Hemelvaart and Pinksteren in Maastricht

There will be 3 public holidays in the upcoming 2 weeks. Hemelvaartsdag (Ascension Day) on Thursday 18 May and the 2 Pinkstersendagen (Pentecost days, also known as Whitsun and Whit Monday) on Sunday 28 and Monday 29 May.

Maastricht’s community-centered bookshop

Limestone Books is an art bookshop located on Grote Gracht in Maastricht. The shop opened in December 2022 and is home to a big selection of books with themes ranging from art and design to societal issues. Jhen Chen, who works at Limestone Books, tells us that it’s more than just a regular bookshop.

City Deal project for tertiary students extended

The 'City Deal Kennis Maken Maastricht' project will be extended to Heerlen, Sittard-Geleen, Weert and Roermond.

Two Maastricht museums introduce refugees to Dutch art and culture

Two museums in Maastricht are participating in the Welkom in het Museum (welcome to the museum) programme. This is an initiative of VluchtelingenWerk (RefugeeHelp), which allows refugees to visit a museum of their choice free of charge.

4 and 5 May: Commemorating war and celebrating freedom

During Nationale Herdenkingsdag on 4 May, we commemorate the victims of World War II and war situations and peace missions thereafter. On 5 May, during Bevrijdingsdag, we celebrate that the Netherlands was liberated in 1945 and that we have lived in freedom ever since.

Aldi in Malberg closing for 4 days in May

The Aldi supermarket in Malberg will close for 4 days in May as the store undergoes changes. Potatoes, vegetables and fruit will be given a more prominent place in the store, which is why the doors will be temporarily closed.

A recap of Koningsdag 2023 in Maastricht

City photographer Laurens Bouvrie documented the festivities that took place in Maastricht during Koningsdag.

Maastricht turns orange during Koningsdag 2023

April 27th marks Koningsdag (King’s Day) in the Netherlands. On this national holiday, the Dutch celebrate Koning Willem Alexander’s birthday. Last year, all eyes were on Maastricht as the royal family visited the city. Although the Koning will spend his birthday elsewhere this year, there are still plenty of events taking place across the city.

Many newcomers receive Michelin star in Maastricht

An exciting day for restaurant lovers in the Netherlands, last week the Michelin Guide 2023 was presented in the DeLaMar Theatre in Amsterdam. In total, Maastricht now has 6 restaurants with a Michelin star.

Local parties want action following municipal figures on fireworks

The figures recently published by the municipality on the sharply increased fireworks damage during last New Year's Eve have led to questions from several political parties. They feel it is high time for action.

The Maastricht Museum is now open

A long-cherished dream of Centre Céramique has been fulfilled: the Maastricht Museum is now open.

Maastricht has highest tourist tax in Limburg

The conclusion of recent research is that people visiting Maastricht have to pay the highest tourist tax in the whole Limburg province. In our city, you have to pay a €4,56 fee for a hotel room. Roermond comes 2nd on the list, with €3,12. In Vaals, number 3, it is €2,56.

A maquette of Maastricht set in 1867

Maastricht is well known for its many maquettes. One that immediately leaps to mind is the maquette in Centre Céramique. However, Stichting Maastricht 1867 has been working in Brouwerij Bosch since 1999 on a unique city maquette, set in 1867.

Magisch Maastricht: great results, but still fewer visitors than pre-pandemic

Like in previous years, the municipality has investigated the opinions of visitors on Magisch Maastricht. The report was published last week and shows, among other things, that the event is highly appreciated, but that there are still fewer foreign visitors than before the pandemic.

No majority for GroenLinks' cultuurpas

The cultuurpas, which GroenLinks, Partij voor de Dieren and Socialistische Partij (SP) wanted to see come to fruition, will not become a reality after all. The council criticised the plan. In the end, therefore, the proposal did not get a majority.

Play commemorating d'Artagnan

A large musical and theatrical piece will be performed at the end of June on the grounds of the former Tapijn barracks to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the death of musketeer d'Artagnan. He lost his life at the Tongersepoort on 25 June 1673 during the siege of Maastricht.

Plans for big festival on Koningsdag

If it is up to Oranje Comité Maastricht and a number of Vrijthof entrepreneurs, Koningsdag 2023 will be a big party. The committee and the entrepreneurs have teamed up under Stichting Vrijthof Concepts and have plans for a big festival: Oranje Gloed (orange glow).

Kinderplattegrond in 5 languages launches in Maastricht

From the most exciting playgrounds, the most adventurous museums, the tastiest children's cappuccinos to the most exciting outings: the best tips in and around Maastricht are given a place on the map.

Stadsmuseum in Centre Céramique

It was decided today by the gemeentebestuur (city council), in collaboration with Centre Céramique, that the course the cultural hub is on will change. Perhaps the most important thing about the new direction is the Maastricht Museum, which will open in the near future.

philharmonie zuidnederland new rehearsal space too cold

It has been eagerly awaited for years. The arrival of a new rehearsal space for the philharmonie zuidnederland in Maastricht. Yesterday was the first rehearsal in Theresiakerk, and for the time being the last. The hall turned out to be too cold for the instruments and the musicians.

Dream comes true for hip-hop dancer Jaira

15-year-old Jaira Luhulima from Heer in south west Maastricht recently won the VandenEnde Foundation's first hip-hop scholarship during an audition weekend with 31 top dancers, and with it, among other things, a cash prize of €5000.

De Baron cocktail club review by Tracey Taylor

There is an impressive building proudly occupying a corner of the historic Vrijthof square in Maastricht. Behind its tall windows and lofty doors, you will find the city’s first cocktail club. With an incredible interior, terrific tunes, superb staff, and classy concoctions, this is Maastricht at its finest. This is, De Baron.

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