Rotterdam city news
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…
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…
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,…
Rotterdam named world's top sustainable city in 2023 index
May 24, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 24 May 2023 – A new development in the world of sustainable travel has put Rotterdam at the forefront. The city has…
Urban development in Crooswijk with biobased wood construction
May 24, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 24 May 2023 – An innovative housing concept is set to transform Crooswijk, a district of Rotterdam. Led by KAW…
Revitalising Merwehaven: A peek into Rotterdam's future
May 24, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 24 May 2023 - In a landmark move, the rough port of Merwehaven is set to be transformed into a bustling and…
Revamp of Rotterdam Central Library: Provisional design revealed
May 17, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 17 May 2023 – The blueprint for the anticipated transformation of the Central Library in Rotterdam has been formally…
New rent control measures in Carnisse neighbourhood
May 17, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 17 May 2023 – In a bid to combat exorbitant rents, the city of Rotterdam is implementing a rental prohibition in the…
Rotterdam welcomes its first hydrogen-fuelled pick-up truck
May 10, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 10 May 2023 – In a move towards sustainable mobility, Rotterdam municipality recently acquired its first…
Feyenoord's championship Win: anticipated celebration details
May 09, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 9 May 2023 – The streets of Rotterdam may soon be filled with jubilant fans, should Feyenoord secure the Eredivisie…
Sewing workshop aids vulnerable groups, reduces waste in Rotterdam
May 01, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 1 May 2023 - Oxious Talent Factory (OTF) opens its doors in Rotterdam's Feyenoord district, focusing on tackling the…
South Holland has highest burial costs in the Netherlands
Apr 25, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 25 April 2023 – A recent study by Monuta reveals significant local variations in burial and cremation costs in the…
Rotterdam unveils Climate Action Plan to tackle climate change
Apr 21, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 21 April 2023 - Rotterdam introduces Climate Action Plan to tackle climate change's impact on the city, aiming to…
Finalists for Rotterdam Entrepreneurs Award 2023 Revealed
Apr 19, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 19 April 2023 – A thrilling contest unfolds as three innovative frontrunners are announced as finalists for the 38th…
Cargoroo expands e-cargo bike sharing to Rotterdam
Apr 12, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 12 April 2023 – Dutch cargo bike-sharing platform Cargoroo expands to Rotterdam, meeting the increasing demand for…
New Frietboutique opens in Lusthofstraat Rotterdam
Apr 07, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 7 April 2023 - Discover the latest Frietboutique opening in Rotterdam's Lusthofstraat, providing both French fries and…
Alexanderknoop: transforming Rotterdam's East into a lively hub
Apr 06, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 6 April 2023 – The future of Rotterdam's Alexanderknoop (Alexander Hub) is set to become the greenest, healthiest, and…
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen re-evaluates design plans
Apr 06, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 6 APRIL 2023 – The Rotterdam municipality is taking an intermediate step in the design process for the renovation of…
Rotterdam's business climate recovers post-pandemic
Apr 03, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 3 April 2023 – Post-pandemic recovery has been observed in Rotterdam's business and tourism sectors, with increases in…
A New Look for Brasserie Woodz in Rotterdam
Apr 02, 2023
Brasserie Woodz, situated at the edge of Kralingse Bos, has been a popular spot for locals to enjoy a cup of coffee, lunch or…
Follow King's Day 2023 in Rotterdam via NOS
Mar 29, 2023
Photo credit: ANP King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and their three daughters will celebrate King's Day in Rotterdam on 27…
Feyenoord City 2.0: vision for vibrant waterfront district unveiled
Mar 29, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 29 March 2023 – New urban vision for Feyenoord City 2.0 revealed, featuring a green and water-rich neighbourhood,…
New Jumbo supermarket to open in Rotterdam's Wijnhaven district
Mar 29, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 29 March 2022 – On 24 May, Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo is set to open a new branch at Wijnhaven 73 Z in Rotterdam,…
First Royal Championships Queen & King of the Court kicks off in Rotterdam
Mar 28, 2023
Photo credit: Sportworx/Pim Waslander The BetCity Royal Championships Queen & King of the Court began in Rotterdam on Tuesday…
Matelief opens its doors in Rotterdam's Oude Haven
Mar 28, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 28 March 2023 - Matelief, a maritime-themed restaurant, has opened in Rotterdam's Oude Haven. Named after 16th-century…
Workwear exhibition at Nieuwe Instituut Rotterdam
Mar 28, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 28 March 2023 – 'A different kind of fashion exhibition'. Workwear opened with a spectacular fashion show at the…
First NIO House of the Netherlands opens doors in Rotterdam
Mar 23, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 23 March 2023 – Chinese electric car manufacturer NIO has opened the first NIO House in the Netherlands, located in…
Rotterdam presents SME action programme
Mar 22, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 22 March 2023 – City Council is making a concerted effort to support entrepreneurs. As of today, Rotterdam has an SME…
Diego's rebrands as gourmet street food restaurant
Mar 20, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 20 March 2023 – Diego's rebrands as a gourmet street food restaurant as Rotterdam's king of burgers is forging a new…
The James Hotel Rotterdam is celebrating its fifth anniversary
Mar 20, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 20 March 2023 – The James Hotel is celebrating its fifth anniversary and celebrating with its guests. Everyone will be…
Residential and commercial area Müllerpier Rotterdam nears completion
Mar 20, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 20 March 2023 – Area developers AM and Blauwhoed (Müllerpier C.V.) mark the topping out of Dok & Kaai residential and…
CityLab010 2023 underway! Apply now with a good idea
Mar 16, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 16 March 2023 - Rotterdammers with initiatives to make the city greener, more social or safer can apply again for…
Construction files 1948-2010 available for digital viewing
Mar 16, 2023
The City Archive of Rotterdam has 3.5 kilometers of paper construction files that are being digitized. To ensure better…
The best delivery restaurants in South Holland 2022
Mar 13, 2023
Thuisbezorgd.nl Awards 2022 crowns best local delivery restaurants in Zuid-Holland. In Rotterdam, Burgers & Frites took the…
Rotterdam offensive against youth crime
Mar 10, 2023
Prevention with Authority (Preventie met Gezag) is the name of Rotterdam's current offensive against youth crime. Since 2022,…
Baby starter kit reduces stress for parents with money worries
Feb 23, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 23 February 2023 – Rotterdam children born into a family affected by poverty will receive a package of baby gear this…
Flink groceries now available to order via Uber Eats in Rotterdam
Feb 11, 2023
ROTTERDAM, 27 January – Groceries from fast food delivery company Flink can now also be ordered via Uber Eats in Rotterdam.…