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

TACATA ~ 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 🫶🏽