Rotterdam city news
Government
Rotterdam expands 30 km/h zones to more neighbourhoods
Sep 18, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 18 September 2025 – More streets in Rotterdam will soon have a 30 km/h speed limit. The city has released its next…
Government
Rotterdam Energy Transition Fund marks €50 million milestone
Sep 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 11 September 2025 – The Rotterdam Energy Transition Fund (ETF-R) has invested €50 million in fifteen sustainable…
Sustainability & Solidarity
World Port Days 2025 kicks off with youth, innovation and spectacle
Sep 06, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 5 September 2025 – The 48th edition of World Port Days opened on Friday morning with a focus on youth and innovation.…
Education
Practise Dutch at the Taalcafé in Rotterdam
Sep 05, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 5 September 2025 – A weekly Taalcafé invites locals and newcomers to practise Dutch together over coffee or tea. The…
Education
Practise Dutch on a walk through Rotterdam
Sep 05, 2025
HAPPENING 9 SEP 2025 | An informal city walk through Rotterdam invites newcomers to practise their Dutch conversation skills.…
Sustainability & Solidarity
Mooie Boules opens free jeu de boules venue in Rotterdam
Sep 04, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 4 September 2025 – A new initiative in Rotterdam invites neighbours to meet through play. Mooie Boules has opened its…
Arts & Culture
Win €5k for your club in RET’s Rotterdam OV-race
Sep 04, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 2 September 2025 – Teams will soon be dashing through Rotterdam’s public transport network, tracking down mysterious…
Editorial
Rotterdam in September 2025: What's happening in the city
Sep 01, 2025
September in Rotterdam is a month of contrasts. The summer holidays fade into the background, but the city remains lively with…
Sustainability & Solidarity
Colouring contest for kids at Terre des Hommes in Rotterdam
Aug 30, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 27 August 2025 – Children in Rotterdam can pick up a colouring page at Terre des Hommes shops and win a bicycle bell…
Sustainability & Solidarity
Call for stories: Rotterdam women's history
Aug 22, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 22 August 2025 – A new heritage initiative aims to uncover overlooked stories of women in Rotterdam. Cultural…
Sustainability & Solidarity
Rotterdam’s World Port Days to showcase Sea Ranger Service
Aug 08, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 8 August 2025 – The Sea Ranger Service has been selected as the charitable focus for the 48th edition of World Port…
Editorial
Rotterdam in August 2025: What's happening in the city
Aug 01, 2025
How does Rotterdam come alive when summer peaks? August 2025 promises warm weather and a calendar filled with sports, film, music…
Government
Shore power subsidies awarded in Rotterdam
Jul 25, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 24 July 2025 – A group of port companies in Rotterdam will begin installing shore power systems (‘walstroom’)…
Arts & Culture
NOS streams Summer Carnival from Witte de Withstraat
Jul 25, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 25 July 2025 – Rotterdam’s streets will come alive this Saturday with the Summer Carnival, locally known as…
Government
Rotterdam extends VvE insulation subsidy to 2027
Jul 23, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 23 July 2025 – Rotterdam apartment owners' associations (Verenigingen van Eigenaars, or VvE’s) will benefit from a…
Government
Rotterdam steps up fight against homelessness
Jul 18, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 17 July 2025 – Despite new shelters and increased attention, homelessness in Rotterdam continues to rise. In response,…
Government
Rotterdam funds €2.5M in hydrogen and reuse projects
Jul 17, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 16 July 2025 – Rotterdam has allocated €2.5 million in subsidies to support twelve companies working on hydrogen and…
Government
Rotterdam offers subsidy for digital inclusion
Jul 14, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 14 July 2025 – In an effort to address the growing digital divide, the municipality has opened a subsidy scheme for…
Arts & Culture
Open Monuments Day 2025 starts in Schiedam
Jul 14, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 14 July 2025 – This year’s national Open Monuments Day will officially launch in nearby Schiedam with a public evening…
Government
Hofplein deal creates jobs and boosts local growth in Rotterdam
Jul 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 11 July 2025 – The transformation of Hofplein will go beyond aesthetics, with the municipality and BAM Infra Nederland…
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Arts & Culture
Netflix comedy Almost Cops set in Rotterdam
Jul 10, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 10 July 2025 – Rotterdam’s cityscape and humour take centre stage in Netflix’s latest Dutch-language comedy, Almost…
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Arts & Culture
Popronde at Club Uniek during Eendracht Festival
Jul 10, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 9 July 2025 – Popronde Rotterdam will join forces with Club Uniek during this year’s Eendracht Festival, highlighting…
Arts & Culture
Phlox van Oppen artwork debuts on Coolsingel
Jul 10, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 9 July 2025 – A new artwork on Coolsingel confronts Rotterdam with questions of waste, decay and renewal. Discarded…
Government
Rotterdam primary schools join safety pact
Jul 10, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 9 July 2025 – Primary schools in Rotterdam are now part of the city-wide agreement aimed at improving safety in and…
Arts & Culture
Over 11,000 attend rainy but festive Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival
Jul 09, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 8 July 2025 – Despite persistent rain, thousands gathered in Rotterdam for a weekend of bluegrass, storytelling, and…
Government
Rotterdam urged to invest in tech and talent for 2040
Jul 07, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 7 July 2025 – A newly released advisory report has outlined the strategic choices Rotterdam must make to remain…
Arts & Culture
Colourful opening of The Rise of Rotterdam draws large crowd
Jul 07, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 7 July 2025 – Rotterdam’s newest public experience was launched in bright colour and high spirits at the foot of the…
Government
Rotterdam outlines new enforcement priorities
Jul 04, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 4 July 2025 – To maintain safety and liveability in a rapidly growing and changing city, Rotterdam has published a new…
Sustainability & Solidarity
Vreewijk woman recognised for helping locals in poverty
Jul 04, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 3 July 2025 – A local resident in Vreewijk has received recognition from the municipality for her continued grassroots…
Government
Rotterdam extends subsidised VGZ health plan
Jul 01, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 1 July 2025 – The municipality of Rotterdam has extended its partnership with health insurer VGZ for the continuation…
Editorial
Rotterdam in July 2025: What's happening in the city?
Jul 01, 2025
Curious how July in Rotterdam will unfold? What events, exhibitions and city changes should locals mark? Keep reading to discover…
Government
New path for vulnerable youth in Rotterdam
Jun 27, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 26 June 2025 – Rotterdam is taking bold steps to transform youth care, focusing on recovery, trust and education. A…
Government
Rotterdam raises income supplement from July 2025
Jun 27, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 27 June 2025 – Rotterdam residents with long-term low incomes will receive increased financial support starting 1 July…
Arts & Culture
Laurenskerk organ starts major two-year restoration
Jun 27, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 26 June 2025 – The Marcussen organ in the Laurenskerk has played its final notes after 52 years. A full restoration…
Government
Queen Máxima welcomes NATO partners to Rotterdam
Jun 25, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 25 June 2025 – A delegation of partners accompanying heads of state and government leaders attended a cultural and…
Government
Rotterdam-Zuid to receive €48.5m for housing plan
Jun 25, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 24 June 2025 – Rotterdam-Zuid is set to receive up to €48.5 million in national funding to support housing…
Home & Garden
One in five Zuid-Holland homes has airco
Jun 24, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 23 June 2025 – Air conditioning is gaining ground in Zuid-Holland, including Rotterdam, as warmer summers lead to…
Urban development
Dahliablok brings 33 new homes to Bloemhof
Jun 21, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 20 June 2025 – A new residential development in Bloemhof, known as the Dahliablok, has officially commenced…
Government
New SOFIE funding supports workspaces and housing
Jun 20, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 19 June 2025 – A revised municipal fund is now available to support local entrepreneurs and boost liveability across…
Arts & Culture
Tymon de Laat creates art barrel for Huib Lloyd at Haringparty
Jun 19, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 18 June 2025 – A symbolic barrel of herring was presented to Huib Lloyd during the 30th edition of the Rotterdamse…
Urban development
Distillers Hotel to open in historic Schiedam site
Jun 18, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 17 June 2025 A historic jenever distillery in Schiedam is being transformed into a boutique hotel with a coffee bar…
Arts & Culture
Six-week Rotterdam Popstad expo wraps up
Jun 12, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 12 June 2025 – A six-week exhibition on Rotterdam’s music history has concluded at de Doelen Studio’s. The event…
Government
City outlines priorities in 2025 spring budget
Jun 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 10 June 2025 – Rotterdam's city council has published its 2025 spring budget (Voorjaarsnota), detailing how the city…
Sustainability & Solidarity
Roparun 2025 teams cross Rotterdam finish line
Jun 10, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 9 June 2025 – All 205 teams participating in the 34th Roparun completed their route in Rotterdam. The multi-day relay…
Editorial
Rotterdam in June 2025: What's happening in the city?
Jun 05, 2025
June pulls Rotterdam outdoors, but will the skies behave? Which festivals should you mark on the calendar, and what fresh city…
Government
Rotterdam protects Landtong Rozenburg as nature zone
Jun 04, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 3 June 2025 – The municipality has formally moved to protect Landtong Rozenburg as a permanent nature area. New zoning…
Sustainability & Solidarity
Register your Burendag activity in Rotterdam
Jun 04, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 3 June 2025 – Residents across Rotterdam are being encouraged to register activities for Burendag, which returns in…
Home & Garden
Financial strain most common in Zuid-Holland
Jun 03, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 3 June 2025 – Residents of Zuid-Holland are more likely than others in the Netherlands to struggle financially, a new…
Home & Garden
Free cat microchipping in Rotterdam this autumn
Jun 02, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 2 June 2025 – From October, cats in Rotterdam can be microchipped at no cost as part of a citywide campaign. The…
Government
Rotterdam brings financial help to the streets
Jun 02, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 2 June 2025 – A new street campaign launched by the municipality of Rotterdam aims to tackle financial stress among…
Education
Museum Rotterdam partners with Zadkine college
May 29, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 29 May 2025 – Zadkine and Museum Rotterdam have formalised their longstanding collaboration, marking a new chapter in…
Government
Rotterdam launches housing overhaul in South
May 29, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 28 May 2025 – A new joint initiative has been launched in Rotterdam to tackle complex housing issues in vulnerable…
Education
Expeditie Blijdorp app draws 21,000 hours of learning
May 29, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 28 May 2025 – A new interactive app is drawing attention at Diergaarde Blijdorp. Thousands of visitors are engaging…
Home & Garden
Rotterdam mid-rentals disappear in six days
May 28, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 28 May 2025 – Middle-income tenants in Rotterdam are facing fierce competition as demand for mid-range rental…
Government
Rotterdam adopts new traffic circulation plan
May 26, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 22 May 2025 – Rotterdam will implement 25 traffic circulation measures over the coming years to improve accessibility,…
Government
Overschie volunteer honoured for poverty aid
May 26, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 23 May 2025 – A long-time volunteer in Overschie has received official recognition for her local efforts to combat…
Government
Rotterdam launches De HER for circular construction
May 24, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 23 May 2025 – A new circular hub has officially opened in Rotterdam. Known as “De HER,” the centre combines recycling,…
Government
Rotterdam calls on firms to hire inclusively
May 22, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 21 May 2025 – Employers in the Rijnmond region are being encouraged to reconsider how they fill vacancies, as…
Government
Free sport and culture access for Rotterdam kids
May 17, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 16 May 2025 – A new policy aims to simplify access to free sport and cultural activities for children from low-income…
Sustainability & Solidarity
City tackles toxic masculinity in street behaviour
May 16, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 16 May 2025 – A new campaign launched by the municipality of Rotterdam is directly addressing perpetrators of sexual…
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