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After spending 13 years in the US, Ben Willems is now coming back home to his native Netherlands with his American wife and 2 year old son. What are the reasons behind this decision?

The 2010 exhibition series at the Schunck* cultural space in Heerlen started on 30 January with a first set of questions and reflections posed by the works of three totally different artistic projects. Until 14 March, Schunck* is awaiting visitors with three floors of eclectic experience. A report by Claudia Falutoiu.

The first thing a student must do before starting his/her studies is finding accommodation. This is not always an easy process as many criteria need to be taken into consideration. After speaking with a few students at Maastricht University Adina Răducanu came up with some surprising conclusions.

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The first comprehensive retrospective on the European continent of American portrait painter Elizabeth Peyton is currently on display at the Bonnefanten Museum in Maastricht until March 21, 2010. Under the title « Live Forever », Peyton’s figurative painting exhibition features pop stars and historical figures in coloured sketches. A review by Claudia Falutoiu.

The ‘December Do’ of 2009 of the International Women’s Club – South Limburg together with the Limburg branch of the Anglo-Dutch Society in Maastricht turned out to be a very successful match. Not only did it bring various international people together, and with them a selection of various, finger-licking, international delicacies - as if each ‘National Honour’ was at stake ! - but also because of the great professionalism of the Amsterdam Chamber Theatre. Resy Snyders, Chairman of the Anglo-Dutch Society, Limburg branch.

Exactly two decades ago, people gathered on both sides of the Berlin Wall and climbed over it, marking by this act the beginning of the collapse of the Eastern block and the Soviet Union. For many across the European continent, the commemoration of this anniversary on 9 November 2009 was not only a moment of celebration but also an incentive for rationalisation and analysis. From the heart of reunited Europe, Maastricht University’s Science Café hosted a debate to look at developments within and outside the European Union since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and to reflect on the question: “Has the wall really come down?”. A review by Sofia Tussis.

Through the lens

Maastricht has a lively street scène, students, shoppers, crowded outdoor café’s and many restaurants provide an almost Burgundian atmosphere. The Vrijthof and the Onze-lieve-vrouweplein are amongst the favorite places to visit and despite being the capital of the province of Limburg its shares very little in common with the rest of the country.

Source: City Film

The city of Maastricht received the support of the Meuse-Rhine Euroregion in its race for the title of European Cultural Capital in 2018

Source: Province of Limburg

The children of the UWC Maastricht Pre-school sing a traditional “Sinterklaas” song in Dutch on the occasion of the opening of the new International Service Desk for the Maastricht Region and receive presents from Maastricht Mayor Gerd Leers on behalf of “Zwarte Piet”.

More information: International Service Desk Maastricht Region