Government news from Rotterdam
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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…
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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…
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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’)…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Rotterdam launches digital economy awareness month
May 05, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 2 May 2025 – A growing number of Rotterdam-based entrepreneurs are driving the city’s digital economy, which now…
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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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