Government news from Rotterdam
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Tram planned for new city bridge in Rotterdam
Apr 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 11 April 2025 – A tram connection is being considered for Rotterdam's future city bridge, aiming to shorten travel…
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Rotterdam activates cruise ship shore power
Apr 01, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 31 March 2025 – Cruise ships docking at Rotterdam’s Cruise Terminal can now connect to shore power (walstroom),…
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Financial aid for monument upkeep in Rotterdam
Mar 29, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 27 March 2025 – Two new financial support schemes have been introduced by the municipality to assist owners of…
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Rotterdam’s sustainable building plan gains national traction
Mar 20, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 20 March 2025 – Rotterdam's sustainable building strategy is set to become a blueprint for nationwide implementation…
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Evaluation reveals mixed results for Rotterdam’s Wijk aan Zet
Mar 18, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 18 March 2025 – The Rotterdam municipality has conducted an evaluation of the Wijk aan Zet administrative system,…
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Rotterdam launches subsidy for hydrogen innovations
Mar 05, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 5 March 2025 – The municipality of Rotterdam has introduced a new subsidy scheme to support businesses developing…
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Residents to have a say on Rotterdam’s new bridge
Feb 03, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 3 February 2025 – Residents' associations in Rotterdam will have a say in the development of the new city bridge…
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More affordable homes planned for Tweebosbuurt
Feb 03, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 3 February 2025 – The housing development plan for Blokken Q and U in Tweebosbuurt has been revised, significantly…
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Rotterdam focuses on affordable, sustainable social housing
Jan 23, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 23 January 2025 – The City of Rotterdam has signed an agreement with four major housing corporations to deliver…
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StartR homes: Rotterdam's plan for temporary housing
Jan 23, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 23 January 2025 – The City of Rotterdam has announced plans to develop 1,000 compact housing units, called StartR…
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Rotterdam installs 17 new AEDs to boost heart safety
Jan 20, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 17 January 2025 – The municipality of Rotterdam has bolstered its heart safety measures by installing 17 automated…
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Metro power fuels green construction in Hoek van Holland
Jan 20, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 20 January 2025 – An innovative approach to emission-free construction is underway in Hoek van Holland. Electricity…
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Rotterdam opens sustainable animal shelter
Jan 13, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 13 January 2025 – Rotterdam has opened a new animal shelter to accommodate lost pets and provide a range of services,…
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Rotterdam explores solutions for housing vacancy
Dec 19, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 19 December 2024 – A municipal study has revealed that most housing vacancies in Rotterdam are found in the private…
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Rotterdam extends Safe’R Spot initiative for two years
Dec 19, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 19 December 2024 – The Safe’R Spot initiative, introduced by the Municipality of Rotterdam to provide support for…
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Construction starts on 741 homes in Rotterdam's Brainpark
Dec 18, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 18 December 2024 – The development of 741 new homes in the Max Euwe Kwartier at Brainpark Rotterdam officially begins…
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Tenant involvement in Rotterdam demolitions agreed
Dec 18, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 18 December 2024 – Rotterdam’s housing corporations, tenant organisations, and the municipality have established clear…
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Rotterdam’s student housing expansion plans for 2025
Dec 18, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 18 December 2024 – Plans to address the student housing shortage in Rotterdam continue to progress, with over 2300…
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Rotterdam aids 20,000 homes with energy-saving measures
Dec 17, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 17 December 2024 – Over 20,000 Rotterdam households have received assistance to reduce energy costs, highlighting the…
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New Erasmus MC Campus to boost healthcare in Rotterdam
Dec 11, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 11 December 2024 – Plans are underway to transform the Erasmus MC Campus into a hub for innovative healthcare, medical…
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Rotterdam integrates sustainability into building standards
Dec 10, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 10 December 2024 – Rotterdam is updating its building standards to prioritise sustainability and climate-conscious…
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854 employed via Rijnmond Labour Market Fund
Dec 04, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 4 December 2024 – The Rijnmond Labour Market Perspective Fund (Rijnmonds Arbeidsmarkt Perspectieffonds, RAP) has…
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Rotterdam leads in solar panels among Dutch cities
Dec 02, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 2 December 2024 – Rotterdam leads the way among the Netherlands' largest cities with its solar energy efforts. The…
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Rotterdam launches JES debt programme for youth
Nov 28, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 28 November 2024 – The Municipality of Rotterdam has introduced a new programme to help young people facing severe…
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Rotterdam unveils urban sports agenda for 2024-2027
Nov 14, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 14 November 2024 – The Municipality of Rotterdam has unveiled its Urban Sports Agenda (2024-2027), outlining 32…
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Rotterdam joins initiative to boost start-ups and scale-ups
Nov 14, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 14 November 2024 – South Holland’s innovation capacity is set to grow through enhanced cooperation among local…
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Economic impact of Tour de France Femmes in Rotterdam
Nov 05, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 5 November 2024 – The Tour de France Femmes marked its presence in Rotterdam with remarkable impact, drawing…
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Rotterdam’s €1.9M boost for harbour shore power
Oct 25, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 25 October 2024 – A new subsidy from the City of Rotterdam aims to encourage harbour businesses to install shore power…
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Rotterdam reserves 33,000 m² for industry in Feijenoord
Oct 23, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 23 October 2024 – Rotterdam's municipality is set to preserve space for manufacturing industries on the former Hunter…
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Citizens' Assembly offers climate advice in Rotterdam
Oct 22, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 22 October 2024 – Rotterdam’s first Citizens’ Assembly on climate change has presented its recommendations to the…
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Walk-in sessions bring port careers closer to locals
Oct 16, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 16 October 2024 – The municipality of Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have launched a pilot project to…
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New debt support programme helps 100 Rotterdam families
Oct 16, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 16 October 2024 – Over 100 families in Rotterdam have received assistance in clearing their debts, thanks to a…
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Rotterdam regulates river cruise berths with new system
Oct 15, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 18 October 2024 – Rotterdam has introduced a new booking system for river cruises aimed at improving safety, reducing…
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Rotterdam welcomes new mayor Carola Schouten
Oct 10, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 10 October 2024 – Carola Schouten was officially sworn in as mayor of Rotterdam during a special city council meeting.…
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Welfare cases in Rotterdam continue to decline
Oct 10, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 10 October 2024 – Fewer residents in Rotterdam are receiving welfare benefits, in contrast to the national trend.…
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Rotterdam launches new electric mobile hub for residents
Oct 09, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 9 October 2024 – A new step in Rotterdam's green transition has been taken as the municipality launches its fully…
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Mayor Aboutaleb honoured with Commander title in Rotterdam
Sep 19, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 19 September 2024 – Ahmed Aboutaleb, the long-serving mayor of Rotterdam, has been promoted to Commander in the Order…
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Rotterdam’s farewell to Mayor Aboutaleb: events lineup
Aug 23, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 23 August 2024 – Rotterdam prepares to bid farewell to its long-serving mayor, Ahmed Aboutaleb, with a series of…
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Rotterdam's 2024 European Parliament election: voter turnout and results
Jun 26, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 9 June 2024 – The final results for the European Parliament election in Rotterdam have been released, showing a 33.9%…
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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…
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The Dutch burqa ban in Rotterdam - the rules and exceptions
Aug 02, 2019
The Partial Ban on Face-Covering Clothing Act, popularly referred to as the burqa or niqab ban, entered into force on 1 August…
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Rotterdam 2019 European parliamentary election results
May 27, 2019
Curious how Rotterdam voted in the 2019 European parliamentary elections? Of the 460,651 eligible citizens, only 155,506…
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Final result of the Rotterdam municipal elections in 2018
Mar 24, 2018
The 2018 Rotterdam municipal elections took place on Wednesday, March 21st. On Friday morning, March 23, Mayor Aboutaleb, as…
