Death of a canal: A short history of the former canal between Liège and Maastricht
July 13, 2010 Leave a Comment
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.
Social Media Day in Maastricht
July 9, 2010 Leave a Comment
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.
Street Views: What are your plans for the summer?
July 7, 2010 Leave a Comment
How are people in Maastricht going to spend their summer? Crossroads writer Sina Spohr investigates.
The Bbox in Maastricht – A first step into the future of business
July 1, 2010 Leave a Comment
The Bbox in Maastricht is a new meeting room concept based on the mobilisation of creativity. A report by Mario Defauwes.
Entrepreneurial learning opportunities this summer in Maastricht
June 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
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.
CouchSurfing: An unusual travel trend
June 29, 2010 Leave a Comment
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.
Fashionclash Maastricht 2010
June 22, 2010 Leave a Comment
Video clip by Daniel van Hauten
More information: Fashionclash
An introduction to Maastricht
June 22, 2010 Leave a Comment
Production: Emma Brewin and Ivan Picart, European Journalism Centre
Initiating Maastricht’s transition
June 8, 2010 Leave a Comment
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
International Women’s Club of South Limburg
June 7, 2010 Leave a Comment
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.
Eindhoven’s Van Abbemuseum re-thinks the past, introduces the future
May 31, 2010 Leave a Comment
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.
From whom the suds flow
May 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
Canadian expat Patrick Granton meets “the nicest man in Maastricht” and finds out why this region is “the best in the world for making beer.”
Sidi el Karchi/ Bas de Wit: Collective mysteries and personal snapshots at the Bonnefanten Museum
May 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
The Bonnefanten Museum in Maastricht until the 27th June presents the double solo exhibition of the young artists Sidi el Karchi and Bas de Wit. A review by Kristina Dittel.
Development cooperation in Africa – passing the torch?
May 22, 2010 Leave a Comment
The final edition of Maastricht Debates for the academic year of 2009-2010 looked at the roles of the EU and the BRIC-countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China) in the global economy, and more specifically at their approach to development cooperation in Africa. A review by Romana Michelon.
Maastricht artist Paul Odekerken: ”Art is about communication”
May 21, 2010 Leave a Comment
While Henri Matisse discovered the beauty of colour in the local textile mills in what was otherwise a lacklustre village, Maastricht artist Paul Odekerken finds his inspiration in a combination of the regional landscape and remnants of travels to distant places such as Brazil. A portrait by Catalina Goanta.
Freigeist Festival: Feel the creative pulse of Maastricht
May 12, 2010 Leave a Comment
The Freigeist Festival, which kicks off Maastricht’s annual Kunsttour (Art Tour), is a one day event, on May 21st 2010, featuring various art performances and exhibitions at the AINSI building on Lange Kanaaldijk. In an interview with Crossroads writer Sina Spohr, co-organiser Vincent Wille-Baumkauf explains the origin of the event and shares his thoughts about Maastricht’s cultural offer.
The 2010 European Charlemagne Youth Prize: Profiles of the Dutch, German and Belgian nominees
May 6, 2010 Leave a Comment
The coming days will see a vast score of scholars, designers, artists and diplomats in the Euroregion city of Aachen as it prepares to award the 2010 European Charlemagne Youth Prize. The Dutch, German and Belgian nominees shared their submissions with Crossroads writer Luisa Badaracco.
Women and Money – A glimpse into what could be
May 4, 2010 Leave a Comment
In its latest edition, Maastricht Debates invited the former Prime Minister of Mozambique, Mrs Luisa Diogo and the co-chair of the World Connectors think tank Mrs Sylvia Borren, to share their views and experiences around an often underrated topic of development policy: women, and more specifically “What… if women had more economic options?”
Building bridges between the expatriate and local communities
May 1, 2010 Leave a Comment
A pilot initiative inspired by the Native Speakers Project is currently seeking English-speaking volunteers in Maastricht interested in giving English conversation classes in local schools.
TEFAF in Maastricht: The taste of fine art in an elegant city
April 19, 2010 Leave a Comment
Every spring the city of Maastricht hosts The European Fine Art Fair, better known under its acronym: TEFAF. It is a celebration of art in all of its forms: sculptures, classical antiquities, Asian art, pottery and porcelain, ceramics, glass and crystal, bronzes and metal work, textile arts, furniture, tribal art, modern art, design, photography and even jewelry and books, manuspripts and maps. A report by Claudia Falutoiu
Mestreech ancestors
April 12, 2010 Leave a Comment
Crossroads writer Dr Hennie Reuvers was asked by two friends, Monique and Sabine, to undertake some research into their ancestry in Maastricht. He now shares the results of his findings.
Crossroads editor Sueli Brodin elected Expat of the Year
April 12, 2010 Leave a Comment
The Expat Awards have been created to recognise the efforts and successes of the International and Expat community in the Netherlands. On Tuesday, March 23 the awards were presented during the official awards ceremony at Nyenrode Business University, hosted by Paul Brown.
Charles Popelier: “The landscape, c’est moi”
April 2, 2010 2 Comments
After talking about mountains, ochre, Spain, warmth and Goya with Dutch painter Charles Popelier at the Rob van Rijn Gallery in Maastricht, Crossroads writer Catalina Goanta realised that she “didn’t need to be an artist in order to resonate with his art.”
Maastricht Debates: Studying in the EU – A question of wealth?
March 27, 2010 Leave a Comment
On March 2, 2010, Maastricht Debates discussed the controversial question whether higher education in Europe depends on one’s social background, or on one’s bank account.
Maastricht Debates is a platform for debate and networking for and by Maastricht actors on issues of international cooperation, European relations, and globalisation.
More information: Maastricht Debates
Pecha Kucha Night Maastricht
March 27, 2010 Leave a Comment
Pecha Kucha Night is an open night for architects, interior designers, graphic designers, game designers, artists, fashion designers, inventors, creative students or anyone else with ideas the world needs to know about.
The next Pecha Kucha Night will take place on May 20, 2010.
Would you like to present your idea on the Pecha Kucha stage? Please visit: Pecha Kucha Maastricht
Maastricht Debates: Studying in the EU – A question of wealth?
March 14, 2010 1 Comment
Do tuition fees lead to the so-called ‘commodification’ of higher education? Is it fair that they should be higher for non-EU students? These questions were central to the debate held by Maastricht Debates on March 2, 2010, on the topic of studying in the EU and more specifically on the impact of tuition fees in access to university. A review by Romana Michelon.
A homecoming
March 6, 2010 6 Comments
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?
Go to Heerlen. Visit Schunck*
March 2, 2010 Leave a Comment
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.
Finding the “right home”: Student choice of accommodation in Maastricht
February 18, 2010 Leave a Comment
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.
Last-minute costumes for Carnival: A survival guide
February 9, 2010 4 Comments
Known by a host of names – Vastenavond in southern regions of the Netherlands, Karneval in the North Rhine-Westphalia state of Germany, Fasching in southern and eastern parts of Germany – this fifth season of the year is serious business. And like any worthwhile party, there will be a dress code. So newly-arrived expats and Carnival first-timers unite: With a little creativity and some advice from the experts – costume shop employees and university-age students – you can be well on your way to celebrating Carnival 2010 in style. A survival guide by Luisa Badaracco.
