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Saint Joep market: the largest annual fair in the Netherlands

Every single year, tens of thousands of people in the region visit the traditional ‘Saint Joep’ market. The major Dutch annual fair offers extraordinary offers, delicious food and drinks and of…

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Programme Partner: Philharmonie Zuidnederland

Each month we’re going to give one of our Programme Partners the floor and introduce themselves and their services so you can ensure you’re getting the most out of life in the Maastricht Region.

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Help! What do I do with my rubbish?

Gemeente Maastricht collects groente- fruit- en tuinafval – GFT (vegetable, fruit and garden waste) weekly and free of charge. Household rubbish that can’t be recycled is put into special rubbish bags…

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Carnaval

What is it all about this festival in red, yellow and green? You can also join the celebration and you will see that it is secretly one of the most fun parties of the year! A few highlights in…

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Protect yourself against housing scams

Are you Looking for affordable housing in the Maastricht Region? Would you like to know how to avoid being scammed? Housing scams are something that unfortunately happen, especially when looking for…

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Diana Quintero, student at Maastricht University

Hailing from Ecuador, 35-year-old Diana Quintero is a student at Maastricht University. Having arrived in the Netherlands over a year ago she lives with her sister and brother-in-law in Maastricht.…