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The death knell sounded for the former canal between Liège and Maastricht when the Dutch Juliana Canal and the Belgian Albert Canal, which were respectively completed in 1935 and 1940, made it become redundant. A short chronicle of the dismantling of the canal by Rob Kamps.

Organised by the European Journalism Centre (EJC), the aim of the event was to invite Maastricht residents to talk about the impact of social media in their lives and the significance of social media for a city like Maastricht, especially in the light of Maastricht’s bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2018. A report by Eszter Pakozdi.

How are people in Maastricht going to spend their summer? Crossroads writer Sina Spohr investigates.

The Bbox in Maastricht is a new meeting room concept based on the mobilisation of creativity. A report by Mario Defauwes.

The Maastricht Centre for Entrepreneurship (MC4E) at Maastricht University is this summer providing all aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to participate in two separate summer schools on commercial and social entrepreneurship. A report by Borut Vovsek, including an interview with Wynand Bodewes, coordinator of the two MC4E’s summer schools and senior lecturer on entrepreneurship at Maastricht University.

It might sound like a new kind of sport, but CouchSurfing is actually a global online network of travellers who have offered or are seeking couches (or beds, a floor or whatever space is available) on which to sleep. This service includes everything from sleeping place to sharing shower and kitchen to guide assistance. And everything for free. A report by Veronika Krupova.

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After several months of shoveling, digging and planting, the members of the Transition Town Maastricht team were finally able to present the result of their hard labour: the metamorphosis of an abandoned cemented space into a colourful, lively Eden. A report by Sofia Tussis

Dutch evening at the International Women’s Club South Limburg

The International Women’s Club of South Limburg brings together women of all nationalities living in the Maastricht region, promoting friendship, sharing mutual interests and extending support and information to newcomers.

In its new exhibition Play van Abbe, Part Two: Time machines the Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven questions the identity and the function of the museum of contemporary art. A review by Irena Boric.