Expat Centre Maastricht Region

11/08/2026

🏥𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨? 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙂𝙋 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚

Did you know that in the Dutch healthcare system, your General Practitioner (GP) is usually your first point of contact for medical care? A GP not only helps with everyday health concerns but also provides referrals to medical specialists when needed.

Understanding how the system works can make settling into life in the Netherlands a lot easier.

👉 Read the full article and learn what every expat should know about GPs in the Netherlands: https://www.expatcentremaastrichtregion.nl/expats/healthcare/general-practitioner-gp

04/08/2026

♻️ 𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬

Did you know that waste collection and recycling rules can vary from one municipality to another? 🏡 From household waste and bulky waste to recycling and collection schedules, understanding the local system can save you time and hassle.

Our latest article highlights a few practical things every newcomer should know, including useful tools that can help you stay on top of collection days. 📅
👉 Read the full article on our website: https://www.expatcentremaastrichtregion.nl/expats/housing/waste-disposal

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30/07/2026

📬 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘂𝗽-𝘁𝗼-𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻

Looking for reliable information, practical tips and the latest updates for internationals in the Maastricht Region?

Our monthly newsletter keeps you informed with expat-related news, upcoming events and sessions, advice from our official partners, and useful tips to help you get the most out of living here.

👉 Subscribe now via https://forms.sendtex.com/profile/dlqeee?lng=en.

28/07/2026

📱 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀

For decades, the familiar siren heard on the first Monday of the month has been part of life in the Netherlands. But that could soon change as the warning system is gradually being phased out and replaced by NL-Alert.

What does this mean for residents in Maastricht, and why is the government making the switch?

👉 Read the full story at RTV Maastricht News in English: https://english.rtvmaastricht.nl/news/article/end-of-monthly-siren-tests-in-maastricht-as-system-is-phased-out?utm_source=Sendtex&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=expat-newsletter-june-2026

23/07/2026

🌍 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨

Finding qualified staff remains a challenge for many employers. At the same time, highly skilled international professionals are eager to build their careers in the Maastricht Region.

So, how can organisations overcome concerns about international recruitment, and what support is available to help them connect with the right talent? 🤝
Read the full story and discover how the Welcome to Maastricht Region programme supports both employers and international professionals.

👉 Read the full article on our website. https://www.expatcentremaastrichtregion.nl/recent/news/building-international-careers-strengthening-regional-organisations

16/07/2026

🚲 𝘼 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙮

Did you know that a new cycle and pedestrian bridge will soon connect Borgharen and Bosscherveld? The future BoBo Bridge will create a direct and safer route across the River Meuse, making it easier to explore the beautiful Maas Valley.

Curious about the plans, the timeline and what local residents can expect during construction? 👀

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.thuisinmaastricht.nl/en/cycle-bridge-between-borgharen-and-bosscherveld

14/07/2026

🌟 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨: 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮

A good book can open a new world. A shared reading experience can bring people together. 📚❤️

At Migrante Libros, children and adults can explore literature in Spanish, Italian, and English through a variety of free activities. Whether you enjoy stories, creativity, or meeting fellow readers, there is something waiting for you.

Looking for an inspiring activity in Maastricht?

👉 Visit the website and explore the full programme: https://migrantelibros.com/

09/07/2026

🌱 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗻

Did you know that a small clip can make a big difference? Maastricht residents with a large GFT+E wheelie bin can now collect a free GreenClip. It helps keep the lid slightly open, reducing unpleasant smells, moisture and flies during warmer months. ✅

Curious how it works and where you can get one? 👇Read the full article on our website.

🔗 Read more: https://www.gemeentemaastricht.nl/en/vegetable-fruit-garden-and-food-waste

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09/07/2026

On Wednesday 8 July, a swan was rescued from Geusseltvijver after it was found in distress. Botulism is suspected to be the cause.

Botulism is a disease that mainly affects fish and waterbirds. It is caused by toxins produced by bacteria and can make both animals and humans ill.

As a precation, please do not let your dog drink from Geusseltvijver or swim in the pond.

Gemeente Maastricht has put up warning signs around the pond and has asked Waterschap (water authority) to investigate whether botulism is present.

The municipality has issued a warning to dog owners, advising them not to let their pets drink from or swim in Geusselt Lake until further notice. The precaution follows the discovery of a swan that was removed from the lake on Wednesday after it was found in distress. Authorities suspect the bird m...

07/07/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 🏋️‍♂️🌍

When Sam Stephenson moved to the Maastricht Region, he expected a culture shock. Instead, he found a welcoming international environment and discovered that local fitness communities can be powerful places to build friendships and a sense of belonging.

How did this experience lead him to start his own Way2Be Fitness business in the Netherlands?

👉 Discover the full story on our website https://www.expatcentremaastrichtregion.nl/recent/news/building-fitness-and-building-community