Rotterdam city news
government
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…
government
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…
urban development
Housing development grows in Rotterdam in 2024
Jan 16, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 16 January 2025 – Housing construction in Rotterdam saw significant growth in 2024, with thousands of new homes under…
arts & culture
NN becomes main partner of Kunsthal Rotterdam
Jan 16, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 16 January 2025 – Nationale-Nederlanden (NN) has been announced as the new main partner of Kunsthal Rotterdam,…
arts & culture
Museum Rotterdam unveils newly found Van Voorden painting
Jan 15, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 15 January 2025 – A newly discovered painting by August Willem van Voorden has been added to Museum Rotterdam's…
arts & culture
Reinier Gerritsen joins Kunstgebouw as director
Jan 14, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 14 January 2025 – Reinier Gerritsen, a key figure in Rotterdam's cultural landscape, has been appointed director of…
government
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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sustainability & solidarity
Nostalgic phone booths return to Rotterdam streets
Jan 10, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 10 January 2025 – Nostalgic phone booths have reappeared in Rotterdam's streets, aiming to address the growing issue…
home & garden
Rotterdam homes and mould: prevention tips
Jan 09, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 9 January 2025 – A recent study commissioned by HG, a specialist cleaning product manufacturer, has revealed that…
urban development
Redevelopment of Westersingel connects city and Oude Westen
Jan 08, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 8 January 2025 – The former municipal office at Westersingel 18-20 will be transformed into housing, office space, and…
education
How and where to learn Dutch - Dutch courses in Rotterdam
Jan 07, 2025
Whether you're new in Rotterdam or have been living here for a while, you've probably noticed that though everybody understands…
arts & culture
Emma and Noah: top Dutch baby names of 2024
Jan 06, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 6 January 2025 – Emma and Noah have been revealed as the most popular baby names in the Netherlands for 2024,…
editorial
January 2025 in Rotterdam: cultural events and new hotspots
Dec 31, 2024
What transformations await Rotterdam's tram network this January? Which exhibitions will captivate art enthusiasts? How will the…
government
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…
government
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…
government
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…
government
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…
government
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…
government
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…
arts & culture
Winners of Rotterdam Music Awards 2024 revealed
Dec 16, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 16 December 2024 – The winners of the Rotterdam Music Awards 2024 were announced at Theater Zuidplein, celebrating the…
arts & culture
Baroeg Rotterdam begins construction on new music venue
Dec 16, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 16 December 2024 – The official start of the new Baroeg music venue construction was celebrated today. Alderman Robert…
sustainability & solidarity
Plastic bags vanish as Rotterdam adopts reusables
Dec 16, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 16 December 2024 – A plastic bag displayed as a museum exhibit in Rotterdam's Koopgoot has highlighted a shift towards…
government
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…
government
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…
city news
Changes to Rotterdam's tram network begin 6 January
Dec 09, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 9 December 2024 – On 6 January 2025, significant adjustments to Rotterdam’s tram network will take effect. The updates…
education
Cultural education strengthened in Rotterdam schools
Dec 06, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 6 December 2024 – A new phase of 'Cultuureducatie met Kwaliteit' has been approved, aiming to strengthen cultural…
government
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…
arts & culture
Rotterdam’s Baroeg begins construction of new venue
Dec 03, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 3 December 2024 – Rotterdam's Baroeg, renowned as a stage for alternative music, is undergoing redevelopment. The…
government
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…
sustainability & solidarity
Donate winter shoes to help those in need in Rotterdam
Dec 02, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 2 December 2024 – Residents of Rotterdam are being called upon to donate durable shoes and winter accessories to…
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arts & culture
Rotterdam Popstad: 70 years of music history unveiled
Nov 29, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 29 November 2024 – A new book chronicles 70 years of Rotterdam's pop music history. Rotterdam Popstad offers an…
arts & culture
LantarenVenster calls for crowdfunding support
Nov 28, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 28 November 2024 – LantarenVenster is undergoing significant renovations, including the addition of a new stage in its…
government
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…
arts & culture
Rotterdam’s EDGE art competition seeks local talent
Nov 27, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 27 November 2024 – A new art competition is set to transform the construction site of EDGE Coolsingel into a creative…
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city news
Late-night cravings dominate Rotterdam food trends
Nov 27, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 27 November 2024 – Thuisbezorgd.nl has released its annual overview, revealing fascinating insights into the dining…
arts & culture
Rotterdam returns colonial artefacts to Indonesia
Nov 25, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 25 November 2024 – Rotterdam has become the first Dutch city to return colonial-era artefacts to Indonesia, following…
urban development
Construction of EDGE Coolsingel begins in Rotterdam
Nov 25, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 25 November 2024 – A new phase in Rotterdam's urban development begins as the construction of EDGE Coolsingel gets…
sustainability & solidarity
Goodness pop-up store opens in Rotterdam
Nov 16, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 16 November 2024 – A new pop-up store aims to address food insecurity in Rotterdam, a city where disparities in access…
government
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…
government
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…
sustainability & solidarity
Jeej’s “It’s A Trap” displayed at Rotterdam airport
Nov 13, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 13 November 2024 – Passengers travelling through Rotterdam The Hague Airport can now view a thought-provoking…
urban development
Rotterdam's Lumière and RISE to add 1,750 homes
Nov 08, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 8 November 2024 – The centre of Rotterdam is set to undergo significant changes as the city council reviews plans for…
urban development
EDGE Coolsingel to become Rotterdam’s largest Net Zero office
Nov 07, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 7 November 2024 – A new sustainable development, EDGE Coolsingel, is under construction in central Rotterdam, aiming…
government
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…
city news
Local work saves South Holland workers on commuting costs
Oct 31, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 31 October 2024 – Office workers in South Holland may save thousands of euros annually by working closer to home,…
arts & culture
Museum Rotterdam opens dog-friendly visiting days
Oct 30, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 30 October 2024 – Museum Rotterdam has opened its doors to canine companions with monthly dog-friendly visiting days.…
sustainability & solidarity
Blijdorp Impact Day: 2024 achievements detailed
Oct 29, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 29 October 2024 – Diergaarde Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo) marked its first "Impact Day," highlighting environmental…
government
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…
arts & culture
Rotterdam's OBJECT design fair moves to new city centre venue
Oct 25, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 25 October 2024 – The annual Rotterdam design fair OBJECT will relocate to the heart of the city in February, marking…
government
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…
arts & culture
Rotterdam’s largest organ to be restored and upgraded
Oct 22, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 22 October 2024 – Rotterdam’s largest pipe organ will soon undergo a major restoration. The historic Marcussen organ,…
government
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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business climate
MediaMarkt marks 25 years with night sale in Rotterdam
Oct 22, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 23 October 2024 – MediaMarkt is celebrating 25 years in the Netherlands. The German electronics retailer first opened…
government
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…
business climate
Flink delivers to 10% of Rotterdam households
Oct 16, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 20 October 2024 – Rotterdam residents are embracing Flink's fast grocery deliveries, with water, cucumbers, and…
government
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…
government
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…
government
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.…
government
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.…
arts & culture
Rotterdam approves renovation of Boijmans Van Beuningen
Oct 10, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 10 October 2024 – The Rotterdam City Council has approved the extensive renovation plans for Museum Boijmans Van…
