Explore every episode of the podcast Maastricht Today
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| Riverside living at a new development called The M., and we uncover medieval secrets in newly digitized documents from the Sint-Servaas Chapter | 30 mai 2025 | 00:06:02 | |
Today, we explore riverside living at a new development called The M., and we uncover medieval secrets in newly digitized documents from the Sint-Servaas Chapter. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Maastricht's recognition as the Netherlands' strongest city brand and the city's surprising 18 million euro budget surplus | 29 mai 2025 | 00:06:49 | |
Today, we discuss Maastricht's recognition as the Netherlands' strongest city brand and the city's surprising 18 million euro budget surplus. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The transformation of the Sphinx North neighbourhood and the new Environmental Act | 28 mai 2025 | 00:05:44 | |
Today, we discuss the transformation of the Sphinx North neighbourhood and examine how the new Environmental Act is changing local politics. Link to the first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) Link to the second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Hospital renovations allowing patients to open windows and the city's new heavy metal festival | 27 mai 2025 | 00:06:23 | |
Today, we discuss hospital renovations allowing patients to open windows and the city's surprising new heavy metal festival. Link to the first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) Link to the second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Public transportation improvements and the Belvédère development project | 26 mai 2025 | 00:05:48 | |
Today, we discuss cross-border public transportation improvements and the massive Belvédère development project, including a special luxury hotel for bats! Link to the first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) Link to the second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The farmers' protest and the changes coming to the Preuvenemint food festival. | 23 mai 2025 | 00:05:24 | |
We discuss today's farmers' protest and the changes coming to Maastricht's beloved Preuvenemint food festival. Link to the first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) Link to the second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Randwyck's transformation and the city's improved participatory budget process | 22 mai 2025 | 00:06:53 | |
Today, we discuss Randwyck's transformation and the city's improved participatory budget process See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The modern challenges of local amateur artists and what to do with the historic Bonbonnière building? | 21 mai 2025 | 00:05:31 | |
Today, we dive into the future of the historic Bonbonnière building and learn about local amateur arts organizations facing modern challenges. Link to the first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) Link to the second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Céramique's twenty-fifth anniversary celebration and check in with a social restaurant in Wyck | 20 mai 2025 | 00:05:19 | |
Today, we explore Céramique's twenty-fifth anniversary celebration and check in with a social restaurant in Wyck. Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| How flood risks affect property values and a controversial fast-tracked apartment development in central Maastricht | 19 mai 2025 | 00:06:36 | |
Today, we dive into how flood risks affect property values and a controversial fast-tracked apartment development in central Maastricht See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Two fascinating exhibitions: from colorful historical banners to a serene Mary's Garden at the Basilica | 16 mai 2025 | 00:05:49 | |
Today, we're bringing you two fascinating exhibitions perfect for your weekend plans. From colorful historical banners to a serene Mary's Garden at the Basilica. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Hospice Trajectum's 25-year journey in end-of-life care and an examination of Maastricht's approach to poverty policy | 15 mai 2025 | 00:06:26 | |
- Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| A new cultural hub in Rechtstraat and crucial planning face the Sphinx-North development | 14 mai 2025 | 00:06:56 | |
Today, we explore a new cultural hub opening in Rechtstraat and the crucial planning decisions facing the Sphinx-North development. Link to the first article (in Dutch) on De Limburger Link to the second article (in Dutch) on De Limburger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The city's controversial reliance on the same consulting firms and the growing trend of city marketing campaigns | 13 mai 2025 | 00:06:29 | |
Today, we discuss the city's controversial reliance on the same consulting firms and examine the growing trend of city marketing campaigns. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Maastricht's first official cricket field and the festive Saint Servatius Fair | 12 mai 2025 | 00:06:22 | |
Today, we're discussing Maastricht's first official cricket field, bringing communities together, and the festive Saint Servatius Fair that's currently lighting up the Vrijthof despite some controversy. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| A revolutionary medical device developed in Maastricht and explore how volunteer experience becomes a valuable asset in the job market | 09 mai 2025 | 00:07:17 | |
- Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The remarkable 25-year journey of a Maastricht coffee institution | 08 mai 2025 | 00:06:16 | |
Today, we explore Maastricht's cultural future after André Rieu and celebrate a local coffee institution's remarkable 25-year journey. Link to the first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) Link to the second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The remarkable journey of a Maastricht resident making a difference in Niger and discovering why table tennis has become the surprise hit sport among Maastricht seniors | 06 mai 2025 | 00:06:25 | |
Today, we discuss the remarkable journey of a Maastricht resident making a difference in Niger and discovering why table tennis has become the surprise hit sport among Maastricht seniors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Exciting cultural developments in our city, from art expansion in the Rechtstraat to celebrating 25 years of the transformative Céramique district | 05 mai 2025 | 00:06:24 | |
Today, we discuss some exciting cultural developments in our city, from art expansion in the Rechtstraat to celebrating 25 years of the transformative Céramique district See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| A special Remembrance Day edition | 02 mai 2025 | 00:07:57 | |
This is our special Remembrance Day edition. As the Netherlands prepares to commemorate victims of World War II this May 4th, we'll share remarkable stories of heroism during occupation and explore how liberation memories live on through personal objects. - Link to the first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to the second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Maastricht Today Thursday | 01 mai 2025 | 00:06:16 | |
Discussing the controversial housing development in the former V&D building See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Liberation Day commemorations in the historic village of Mesch and how DSM-Firmenich is thriving despite global economic uncertainties | 30 avr. 2025 | 00:06:10 | |
Today, we discuss Liberation Day commemorations in the historic village of Mesch and how DSM-Firmenich is thriving despite global economic uncertainties. - Link to the first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to the second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Gender inequality in city council and how Liège's new tram system could inspire transportation solutions in Maastricht | 29 avr. 2025 | 00:06:54 | |
Today, we discuss an unusual series of car fires that has shocked the quiet village of Bunde and a meaningful ceremony returning a historic stained glass window to Mariaberg. - Link to the first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to the second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Unusual series of car fires that shocked Bunde and a ceremony returning a historic stained glass window to Mariaberg | 28 avr. 2025 | 00:06:06 | |
Today, we discuss an unusual series of car fires that has shocked the quiet village of Bunde and a meaningful ceremony returning a historic stained glass window to Mariaberg. - Link to the first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to the second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| New developments at the ENCI quarry and a green transformation in Wyck | 25 avr. 2025 | 00:06:29 | |
Today, we explore new developments at the ENCI quarry and a green transformation in Wyck that's been ten years in the making. - Link to the first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to the second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| A total makeover of the Randwyck office district and a new emergency app for Maastricht residents | 24 avr. 2025 | 00:06:39 | |
Today, we discuss a total makeover of the Randwyck office district and a new emergency app for Maastricht residents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| New waste management system in the city and a bridge closure that will impact commuters throughout the summer | 23 avr. 2025 | 00:05:21 | |
Today, we discuss the city's new waste management system and the upcoming Wilhelmina bridge closure that will impact commuters throughout the summer. - Link to the first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to the second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| All about the nighttime tunnel closures and a new handball club is bringing sports opportunities to the city | 22 avr. 2025 | 00:02:13 | |
Today, we discuss nighttime tunnel closures that might affect your commute and an exciting new handball club bringing sports opportunities to the city. - Link to the first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to the second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| A fascinating Roman-inspired secret garden is coming to the city center | 21 avr. 2025 | 00:05:41 | |
Today, we discuss two of Maastricht's innovative green initiatives: a hot water weed control system and a fascinating Roman-inspired secret garden coming to the city center. - Link to the first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to the second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Future of the historic Bonbonnière building and Maastricht's hotel market appears to be approaching its capacity limit. | 18 avr. 2025 | 00:06:21 | |
Today, we dive into the future of the historic Bonbonnière building and explore Maastricht's hotel market, which appears to be approaching its capacity limit. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Major university protest against education budget cuts and the ambitious renovation plans for the MUMC+ hospital | 17 avr. 2025 | 00:06:55 | |
Today, we discuss yesterday's major university protest against education budget cuts and the ambitious renovation plans for the MUMC+ hospital. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Innovative energy sharing between businesses in Maastricht's harbor and a new free parking initiative for caregivers | 16 avr. 2025 | 00:06:34 | |
Today, we discuss innovative energy sharing between businesses in Maastricht's harbor and a new free parking initiative for caregivers. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Traffic safety concerns along Bosscherweg and a unique property opportunity | 15 avr. 2025 | 00:07:15 | |
Today, we explore traffic safety concerns along Bosscherweg and a unique property opportunity – a historic gymnasium being transformed into luxury homes along the city's so-called 'Green Carpet' - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Upcoming Heiligdomsvaart religious festival and a field trip from Maastricht to Enschede's unique university campus model | 14 avr. 2025 | 00:07:43 | |
Today we discuss the upcoming Heiligdomsvaart religious festival and a field trip from Maastricht to Enschede's unique university campus model. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Maastricht's ambitious growth plans for 2040 and a new healthcare initiative that has received national recognition | 11 avr. 2025 | 00:06:43 | |
Today, we discuss Maastricht's ambitious growth plans for 2040 and a new healthcare initiative that has received national recognition for helping patients and caregivers become more self-reliant. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Computer outage at Maastricht University Medical Center and an exciting new development along the Maas River | 10 avr. 2025 | 00:06:09 | |
We discuss a major computer outage at Maastricht University Medical Center and an exciting new development along the Maas River featuring residential towers and a cultural dance center. - Link to first article in Dutch on De Limburger - Link to second article in Dutch on De Limburger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The new 'flaneerpad' on the Groene Loper and big renovation plans for the Vrijthof Theater | 09 avr. 2025 | 00:06:58 | |
Today we're exploring changes to the Groene Loper's new "Flaneerpad" and the significant renovation plans for the Vrijthof Theater. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Remarkable historical discovery beneath the Walloon Church | 08 avr. 2025 | 00:06:55 | |
Today, we discuss an innovative green energy project with solar panels and water tubes, and uncover a remarkable historical discovery beneath the Walloon Church. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Some positive developments in student housing and an innovative residential care project | 07 avr. 2025 | 00:06:31 | |
Today, we discuss some positive developments in student housing and an innovative residential care project that brings generations together in Maastricht. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The university sanctions against student associations and a promising new housing initiative | 04 avr. 2025 | 00:06:50 | |
Today, we discuss the university sanctions against student associations and a promising new housing initiative that could help international students find affordable rooms in Maastricht See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The challenges facing the cannabis experiment in Maastricht and a touching new way to cope with grief that has arrived in our city | 03 avr. 2025 | 00:04:45 | |
Today, we discuss the challenges facing the cannabis experiment in Maastricht and a touching new way to cope with grief that has arrived in our city. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Two important issues affecting the Maastricht community: student housing problems at Muse Einstein and upcoming university strikes against budget cuts | 02 avr. 2025 | 00:04:12 | |
Today, we discuss two important issues affecting the Maastricht community: student housing problems at Muse Einstein and upcoming university strikes against budget cuts. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Plans to strengthen community centers and innovative solutions to the housing crisis | 01 avr. 2025 | 00:04:24 | |
Today, we discuss Maastricht's plans to strengthen community centers and innovative solutions to the housing crisis with insights from Wonen Limburg. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why international graduates aren't staying in Maastricht and examine new temporary housing solutions for Ukrainian refugees | 31 mars 2025 | 00:05:02 | |
Today, we explore why international graduates aren't staying in Maastricht and examine new temporary housing solutions for Ukrainian refugees. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| A troubling crisis at the Maastricht UMC+ pathology department and an inspiring local company using drones to detect landmines worldwide | 28 mars 2025 | 00:04:57 | |
We'll examine a troubling crisis at the Maastricht UMC+ pathology department and learn about an inspiring local company using drones to detect landmines worldwide. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Disturbing police incident and Maastricht's exciting green transformation of urban spaces | 27 mars 2025 | 00:04:16 | |
Today, we discuss a disturbing police incident and Maastricht's exciting green transformation of urban spaces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| How the University received an unexpected cryptocurrency bonus, and a heated city council debate over housing priorities | 26 mars 2025 | 00:04:28 | |
Today, we discuss how the University of Maastricht received an unexpected cryptocurrency bonus from their ransomware attack, and a heated city council debate over housing priorities for status holders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The delicate balance of tourism in the Jekerkwartier and Maastricht's new zero-emission zone | 25 mars 2025 | 00:04:52 | |
Today, we discuss two signs of a city in transition: the delicate balance of tourism in the Jekerkwartier and Maastricht's new zero-emission zone, which is causing quite a stir among drivers. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The surprising surge in fire department applications and the troubling increase in New Year's Eve vandalism | 24 mars 2025 | 00:04:18 | |
Today, it's about the surprising surge in fire department applications and the troubling increase in New Year's Eve vandalism and fireworks damage across Maastricht. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The success of the TEFAF art fair and the changes coming to coffeeshops with the new cannabis regulations | 24 mars 2025 | 00:04:47 | |
Today, we explore two fascinating stories affecting our international community: the recent success of the TEFAF art fair and the major changes coming to Maastricht coffeeshops with the new cannabis regulations. - Link to first article on De Limburger (in Dutch) - Link to second article on De Limburger (in Dutch) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||