First Rotterdam citizens' assembly on climate launched

Apr 04, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 4 April 2024 – The first Rotterdam Citizens' Assembly on Climate has officially been established, involving 117…

Young voices rise in Pitch Parade 2024

Apr 04, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 4 April 2024 – A new initiative, Pitch Parade, has been launched to empower the youth of Zuid-Holland to bring their…

3D Feyenoord shirt puzzle at Hoogvliet supermarkets

Apr 02, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 2 April 2024 — From 3 April, patrons at Hoogvliet supermarkets will have the opportunity to collect stamps to purchase…

Rotterdam project backs anti-poverty champions

Mar 26, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 26 March 2024 – A new project recognises efforts to combat poverty and debt in Rotterdam. Alderman Mohamed-Hoesein…

Recap: Comic Film & Manga Fest's triumphant return to Rotterdam

Mar 26, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 26 March 2024 – After a hiatus of four years, the much-anticipated comic con event of the Netherlands made its grand…

Rotterdam schools offer free menstrual products

Mar 25, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 25 March 2024 – In a pioneering move, Rotterdam has become the first city in the Netherlands to offer free menstrual…

Bolt's third anniversary in Rotterdam

Mar 21, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 21 March 2024 – On the occasion of its third anniversary in Rotterdam, Bolt has reported a substantial increase in…

Historic recognition for Rotterdam's modern lighthouse

Mar 20, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 20 March 2024 – A significant landmark within the port area of Rotterdam, the Maasvlakte lighthouse on Europaweg 925,…

Rotterdam tackles homelessness with innovative approach

Mar 06, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 6 March 2024 – A distinctive initiative has been launched by the city of Rotterdam to confront the growing issue of…

Rotterdam shines in Thuisbezorgd.nl 2023 awards

Mar 05, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 5 March 2024 – Rotterdam's culinary scene shines as local delivery restaurants receive prestigious accolades. The…

Groundbreaking wood construction of SAWA starts in Rotterdam

Mar 05, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 5 March 2024 – A groundbreaking step towards sustainable construction and future innovation has been made in Rotterdam…

Sustainable ports: Rotterdam leads trade mission to Brazil

Mar 01, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 1 March 2024 – A significant delegation from the Netherlands is set to embark on a trade mission to Brazil, focusing…

Rotterdam leads with updated social return goals

Feb 29, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 29 February 2024 – A revitalised approach to social return in Rotterdam aims to create more job opportunities for…

Verra Makelaars expands with Hillegersberg branch

Feb 29, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 29 February 2024 – Verra Makelaars, a prominent real estate company, embarks on a strategic expansion with the opening…

Baroeg Rotterdam: Demolition and new construction update

Feb 26, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 23 March 2024 – The iconic Baroeg, Rotterdam's oldest live music venue known for its (hard) alternative music scene,…

€1 million for innovation: CityLab010 backs 25 plans

Feb 15, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 15 February 2024 – A new chapter unfolds in Rotterdam's innovative landscape as 25 plans receive a boost from…

Rotterdam defies national housing trend in 2023

Jan 26, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 26 January 2024 – Contrary to the national decline in construction activity, Rotterdam has experienced a notable…

End of an era: Mayor Aboutaleb stepping down

Jan 09, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 9 January 2024 – Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb announces his departure scheduled for the coming autumn, marking the end of…

Baby naming: South Holland leads with Noah, Olivia

Jan 04, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 4 January 2024 – The latest report from the Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB) reveals the trends in baby naming across…

Top Dutch wedding photographer hails from Rotterdam

Dec 07, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 7 December 2023 – In a significant achievement for the city's artistic community, Rotterdam's own Isabelle Hattink has…

Dutch Youth Skating Days begin in Rotterdam

Nov 30, 2023

Rotterdam, 30 November 2023 – A significant initiative to introduce 10,000 primary school children to the joys of skating was…

Support wildlife research with Blijdorp lottery

Nov 27, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 27 November 2023 – Diergaarde Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo), a renowned name in wildlife conservation, has announced its…

Van Hogendorp statue returns to WTC Rotterdam

Nov 18, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 8 November 2023 – A historic statue of Dutch statesman Gijsbert Karel van Hogendorp returns to grace the World Trade…

Recapping Rotterdam Popweek 2023

Nov 13, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 13 November 2023 – The Rotterdamse Popweek, held from 3 to 12 November, once again illuminated the city's vibrant…

Hofbogenpark: Rotterdam's newest green landmark

Nov 10, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 10 November 2023 – The final design of the Hofbogenpark, an innovative urban green space set to be the Netherlands'…

Rotterdam boosts elderly care with dining subsidies

Nov 03, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 3 November 2023 – In a significant move to enhance community dining and social interaction among the elderly, the…

EUR celebrates 110 years with street-art by Mick La Rock

Nov 02, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 2 November 2023 – Erasmus University Rotterdam celebrates its 110th anniversary with a magnificent street-art mural by…

Rotterdam Zoo focuses on species preservation

Nov 01, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 1 November 2023 – Diergaarde Blijdorp, a key fixture in Rotterdam's cultural and natural landscape, embarks on a…

Rotterdam Philharmonic's 'Give in Harmony' initiative

Oct 30, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 31 October 2023 – The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra introduces 'Give in Harmony', an initiative fostering inclusive…

2024 Tour de France Femmes: Dutch Routes

Oct 25, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 25 October 2023 – The route for the 2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, commencing outside France for the first…

Rotterdam focuses on affordability with new Housing Vision

Oct 25, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 25 October 2023 – The city of Rotterdam is taking significant steps to address the needs of residents and housing…

Milestone reached in Rotterdam's Imagine Tower

Oct 12, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 12 October 2023 – A significant milestone has been reached in Rotterdam's Feyenoord City with the completion of the…

Rotterdam introduces 'Eerlijk te Huur' for fair housing opportunities

Aug 31, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 31 August 2023 – A new dawn in the rental market is set as Rotterdam launches 'Eerlijk te Huur,' an innovative housing…

Rotterdam's Watertorenweg welcomes new mural by Volkskracht

Aug 21, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 21 August 2023 – A vibrant mural has been unveiled at Watertorenweg, marking the centenary of Volkskracht, a gesture…

Got a Rotterdam idea? Pitch it and win funding from Volkskracht

Aug 08, 2023

Rotterdam, 4 August 2023 – Volkskracht, Rotterdam's premier wealth fund, marks its centennial this year. In celebration, local…

Transforming spaces: WTC Rotterdam's green car park initiative

Aug 02, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 31 July 2023 – The cityscape of Rotterdam is set to become greener with the World Trade Centre (WTC) Rotterdam's…

Gezonde Smikkelweken 2023: Children's health movement in Rotterdam

Jul 17, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 17 July 2023 – Rotterdam celebrates the start of the third edition of the Gezonde Smikkelweken (Healthy Snack Weeks),…

NRC's culture wall tribute to Keilewerf entrepreneurs

Jul 13, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 13 July 2023 – In a heartfelt gesture, the Nieuw Rotterdams Café (NRC) has dedicated its renowned culture wall and…

Saida Bennoude Azzabi: A Master Embroiderer at Wereldmuseum

Jul 13, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 13 July 2023 – An exhibition at Rotterdam's Wereldmuseum, entitled “Geen woorden maar draden” (No Words but Threads),…

Rotterdam boosts green, smart innovations through SES programme

Jul 12, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 12 July 2023 – The municipality of Rotterdam bolsters its commitment to a cleaner and smarter future as it funds four…

Affordable meals for Rotterdam's elderly: Expansion of care restaurants

Jul 12, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 12 July 2023 – As part of an ongoing commitment to community care, Rotterdam is expanding the number of care…

2024 Tour de France Femmes begins in the Netherlands

Jul 10, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 10 July 2023 – Marking a significant moment in women's cycling, the 2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will start…

Rotterdam invests €5 million in school healthcare teams

Jul 07, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 7 July 2023 – The government of Rotterdam has announced an investment of €5 million to enhance the services of school…

Rotterdam burn centre reports rise in summer burn injuries

Jul 07, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 7 July 2023 – As the warmest June on record sees a surge in barbecue-related injuries, Rotterdam's burn centre is…

Trompenburg Gardens: Cultivating the trees of the future

Jul 05, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 5 July 2023 – As the climate warms, the city of Rotterdam is looking to the future with a focus on heat-resistant…

How to Watch Zomercarnaval Rotterdam: NPO 1 and YouTube series

Jul 03, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 3 July 2023 – Rotterdam gears up for the upcoming Zomercarnaval, a vibrant celebration that will take place at the end…

New initiative against poverty in Rotterdam

Jun 30, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 30 June 2023 – A new initiative to tackle financial worries, poverty, and debt among Rotterdam's residents has been…

Rotterdam startup Oyster Heaven secures funding for marine restoration

Jun 27, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 27 June 2023 – In a significant stride towards marine restoration, Rotterdam-based startup Oyster Heaven has secured…

Antisocial drivers face hefty fines in Rotterdam

Jun 23, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 23 June 2023 – A new initiative to combat antisocial driving behaviour is being launched in Rotterdam. The city is…

Renovation of Central Library moves ahead in Rotterdam

Jun 22, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 22 June 2023 – A significant milestone has been reached in the renovation of Rotterdam's Central Library, as the city…

New government-funded refugee housing in Rotterdam

Jun 22, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 22 June 2023 – Amidst escalating pressure on Rotterdam's housing market, the Dutch government has teamed up with city…

Funding boost accelerates De Kaai housing project in Rotterdam

Jun 20, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 20 June 2023 – Substantial funding from the National Government is set to accelerate a housing project in Rotterdam,…

Rotterdam launches live chat for entrepreneurs on ondernemen010.nl

Jun 19, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 19 June 2023 – In a move intended to enhance its digital service for Rotterdam's business community, the city's…

Balancing Rotterdam's power grid: Stedin's campaign

Jun 19, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 19 June 2023 – As solar energy becomes increasingly popular, the balance of the power grid in Rotterdam is shifting.…

Revitalising Ommoord: The Romeynshof development

Jun 14, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 14 June 2023 – A new era beckons for Rotterdam's Ommoord district as a sustainable, mixed-use development named…

Rotterdam landlords' platform tackling housing crisis

Jun 14, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 14 June 2023 – A noteworthy initiative aims to improve the rental sector in Rotterdam, with a platform established by…

Rotterdam's pact with builders for sustained housing production

Jun 09, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 9 June 2023 – In an unprecedented move, the city of Rotterdam and approximately 60 parties, including housing…

Rotterdam’s Hofbogen gets new mural in tribute to Volkskracht's centenary

Jun 05, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 5 June 2023 – The centenary of the foundation of Volkskracht, a momentous occasion steeped in Rotterdam's history, was…

30,000 new homes to transform Rotterdam's east

May 31, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 24 May 2023 – In a significant development for Rotterdam's Oostflank, plans have been unveiled for the addition of…

SAWA Wins 2023 Architizer Sustainability Award

May 30, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 30 May 2023 - Renowned for its innovative architectural developments, Rotterdam adds another accolade to its record,…