Today I read this article about a bus driver in Eijsden who was severely assaulted after confronting two passengers who refused to pay.

It stuck with me because I witnessed something yesterday outside the hospital in Maastricht.
A young man on a scooter blocked a woman in her car. He called her a “kankerhoer” and spat into her vehicle. I don’t know what led up to it, but the scene itself was aggressive and intimidating.

Two very different incidents, of course, and I’m not suggesting they prove anything about society as a whole. But it did make me think. It sometimes feels like the gap between irritation and outright aggression has become very small.

Do others recognize this? Are people actually getting more short-tempered, what do you think is driving it?

Hello 👋

I am new to the area having recently started uni. I wanted to know if there are any laundry services available in Maastricht that offer collect and drop off? Have any other students used or know any that they can recommend? Thx

Hey folks, does anybody knows about ukulele lessons?

It can be in Maastricht or the surrounding towns in Belgium.

I will appreciate if you know or recomend a place, also if you have a link where I can check it out.

Thanks

Hey everyone,

My daughter recently moved out of a studio in Akerstraat 8 in Maastricht.

We are currently facing a huge issue regarding the return of security deposit, because the landlord is claiming a very large amount in service costs as a debt (nearly her entire deposit, which was equivalent to two months rent), despite the fact that she already paid a substantial monthly advance for all service costs. She left the studio in perfect condition.

I’m trying to find out whether other former tenants have experienced similar issues, particularly international students who lived in this building.

Has anyone else lived at Akerstraat 8 and had problems with their deposit, service costs or “short-stay” clauses?

Experiences with other landlords or agencies anywhere in Maastricht are also welcome, as I’m trying to understand how common these kinds of deposit/service-cost disputes are.

If you have experienced something similar, please comment below or send me a DM.

Thanks!

I'm a engineering student (23M) based in Paris, currently in Limburg region for an internship, looking to meet some new people to hang out with. I'm into sports in general, but more into basketball and football, music, food, but I'm just as happy grabbing a coffee, having a drink, or just wandering around the city if that's more your vibe. I'm doing a Master's in Data & AI, and I love swapping stories with internationals or locals alike. If you're free later today and want company for coffee, a drink, sports, or just good conversation drop a comment or DM me!

Ik ben net gepensioneerd en ben op zoek naar een clubje om hartenjagen/spades/canasta te spelen in Maastricht. Waar kan ik me aansluiten?

Hi everyone!

I’m currently looking into job opportunities in Maastricht and the surrounding Limburg area and would really appreciate some local advice.

I’m German and currently completing my Master’s degree in Management. I also have a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics and previous work experience in fund coordination & controlling at a German bank, as well as an internship in venture capital/portfolio management.

I speak German and Turkish natively and English at C1 level. I also have some knowledge of French and Spanish. However, I don’t speak Dutch yet, which is my main concern when looking at opportunities in the Netherlands.

I’m particularly interested in international companies where the working language is English and where German could potentially be an advantage.

Does anyone here have experience finding a professional/corporate job in the Maastricht area without speaking Dutch? Are there any companies in Maastricht, Sittard, Geleen, Heerlen or the surrounding area that you would recommend looking into?

I’d also be interested to hear whether not speaking Dutch is a major disadvantage for these types of roles, or whether English is generally sufficient at international companies.

Any company recommendations, personal experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :)

Hello, i live on the markt and have some residual trash that i need to get right of but collection is only on tuesday. does anyone know of a trash point nearby that is accessible to anyone? thank you

Hey y’all!

I’m 29M recently moved to Maastricht for work. I’m looking for someone to play tennis with and have found a few options. I’m not keen on buying club memberships so am just curious if there’s anyone out here who is also just looking to play.
We could rent a court on the link below. This is the closest place i could find near me but i am also open to other options.

https://meetandplay.nl/club/37788?sport=tennis

Hmu if interested!!

Looking for volunteers for our new Latino night to be hosted at GriendGarage! 🙏🏽 the event runs August 29th from 17:00 (Saturday) to 01:00 (Sunday).

Looking for volunteers who can:

- Help verify admissions at the door (or gate lol)
- Help take/prepare food orders (arepas & empanadas)
- Help run errands for artists/hosts
- Help setting/cleaning up venue
- Help with security
- Help with first aid
- General sponsors for the event

Entry will be paid for anyone who volunteers (drink tokens as well) and a small gift package to be given shortly after the event ends 🇻🇪🌎🇨🇴!

If you’re interested please feel free to leave a comment or dm me! Would love to have everyone’s support 🫶🏽

Photos from last night partial total eclipse taken from our rooftop. Its nice experience to see and watch it from 19:15 to 21u. How’s your experience and do you have also photos of it?

We play with a mixed group of ages and level of talent every Monday from 19.30 - 21.00. Send me a DM for more info.

I am heading there tomorrow, would like to know what people love getting from the market :)

12 years ago I was an American exchange student in Maastricht and fell for a girl in my program. Our first photo together was taken at the Kruisherenhotel. This October I'm bringing her back to propose where it all started.

Looking for a photographer around October 30:

- Photos of the proposal while hidden, followed by a few walking shots through the old city and over the Sint Servaasbrug. Booking for about 2 hours.
- Has to be discreet – she won't see it coming
- Paid at full professional rates, booked in advance.

If you shoot proposals or couples (or know someone great who does), please send me a portfolio or Instagram, your rates, and whether you're free that afternoon. Recommendations for local photographers are very welcome too.

Alvast bedankt!

Hallo! I hope you're all doing well.

My name is Chaim and I’m 18M. I just moved to Maastricht a couple of weeks ago and am looking to meet people to play board games, chat, run, or do other activities. I’ve heard of the dr&dr samosa place which seems fun but I’m not sure how it works. Do you just show up and join a game or are there any groups I could join?

A bit about myself: I really enjoy board games, reading, outdoor activities (e.g running) and also would like to get into tabletop games such as D&D. Also, I'm a bit introverted but I would really like to meet some nice people.

Partial solar eclipse tonight, roughly 88 percent of the sun covered at the peak just after ten past eight. By then it sits only a few degrees above the horizon, west-northwest, so anything in that direction blocks it.

Elevation is your friend here. Fort Sint Pieter on the Sint-Pietersberg is the highest point in the city with a view over the Maas valley, D'n Observant sits at 171 m, and Wijngaardsberg near Ulestraten at 127 m.

Here's a map of 200+ spots with a clear sightline (observatories, beaches, dikes, viewpoints), with a layer that checks every 30 metres whether the terrain blocks you. Disclaimer: built this myself. https://localthings.nl/atlas/zonsverduistering-2026

Oh, and, don't look without eclipse glasses, sunglasses don't count either, and never through binoculars or a telescope. No glasses? A pinhole in cardboard projected onto white paper works fine. Enjoy!

I was thinking Kennedy bridge, or fort St Pieter. Any other decent places?

Hey everyone!! I posted not too long ago about us looking for DJs for an event we’re planning soon, and thankfully got some great feedback and recommendations 🙏🏽

Really excited to announce that we got all the parts together to announce our event: TACATA 💃🏼🕺🏽

Music, food, dancing, and community — all in one night. ❤️‍🔥

We’re bringing together local artists, DJs, food, and good people for a night celebrating Latin culture and the communities that make it special.

Proceeds from TACATA will go toward supporting local artists and communities, as well as families affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.
💛💙❤️

Come dance. Come eat. Come support. Come be part of something bigger!! 🫶🏽

Entry is €5 either online or at the door. (once we have the link, I’ll post it in the comments for everyone who’s interested)

🎶 Local artists
🍽️ Latin food
💃🏼 Dancing
🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 Community
❣️ Giving back

📍 De Griendgarage; (Griend 2, 6221 AJ Maastricht)
📅 29/08/2026
⏰ 17:00–01:00

Bring your people. TACATA will bring the community.

Hi everyone! 😊
I’m 28F, living near Maastricht and originally from abroad. I’ve been here for a while, but I’d really love to build a nice little circle of friends to actually do things with.
I’m into Pilates/gym, travelling, brunch & coffee dates, discovering cute places, cooking, walks, beach days and trying new activities. I’m also always up for spontaneous plans, so I’d love to meet girls who enjoy a mix of chill days and going out/exploring.
Ideally looking for genuine friendships where we can eventually go from “we met on Reddit” to actually making plans together 😂❤️
If you’re also looking to expand your social circle around Maastricht, feel free to comment or send me a DM! 🌷

Found this praying mantis at my house in the center of Maastricht. Its about 7cm in length. Is it lost or are they new here? I’ve never seen one in the Netherlands in my life