Trompenburg joins 'Make It Happen' in Rotterdam

May 15, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 13 May 2025 – Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum has joined the 'Rotterdam Make It Happen' brand alliance, aligning itself…

Lara Sari wins Rotterdam’s Creative Talent Award

May 13, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 13 May 2025 – Lara Sari has been named Rotterdam Creative Talent of the Year 2025. The award marks the opening of a…

SWL x Olsthoorn pop-up store in Rotterdam

May 07, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 6 May 2025 – A new pop-up store will briefly open on the Wilhelminakade later this month, spotlighting curated vintage…

Rotterdam funds 26 new ideas with €1 million

May 07, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 6 May 2025 – A total of 26 innovative local projects will receive financial backing through the municipality’s…

Bobby’s Gin and De Bonte Koe launch chocolate bar

Apr 18, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 18 April 2025 – A new chocolate bar infused with gin is marking Schiedam’s 750th anniversary, the result of a local…

Flink starts price match with AH in Rotterdam

Apr 09, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 9 April 2025 – A grocery price-matching initiative has launched in Rotterdam. Residents may now claim the difference…

New Hoogvliet supermarket opens in Rotterdam-Zuid

Feb 14, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 14 February 2025 – A new Hoogvliet supermarket is set to open on Beijerlandselaan in Rotterdam-Zuid on 20 February.…

New tenants lease 1,034 m² at WTC Rotterdam

Jan 16, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 16 January 2025 – Two new companies have signed long-term lease agreements for office space at WTC Rotterdam, located…

Rotterdam's shift to high-protein diets in 2024

Jan 09, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 9 January 2025 – Rotterdammers increasingly opted for high-protein foods in 2024, with products like low-fat quark and…

The cheapest supermarkets in Rotterdam

Jan 08, 2025

Nobody likes to pay too much for groceries. The more you save on food, the more you can save or spend on other activities such as…

Terre des hommes opens new shop in Hillegersberg

Dec 30, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 30 December 2024 – A new Terre des Hommes charity shop is set to open in Hillegersberg in early 2025. The organisation…

Cybersecurity: Rotterdam’s Techone achieves NIS2

Dec 10, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 11 December 2024 – A Rotterdam-based company has made history by securing a new cybersecurity certification. Techone…

Rotterdam’s WOEI collaborates with Jack Daniel’s on jacket

Nov 28, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 25 November 2024 – WOEI, a prominent Rotterdam-based streetwear boutique, has partnered with Jack Daniel’s to release…

Sustainable shopping at Rotterdam’s Nieuwe Instituut

Nov 28, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 28 November 2024 – A new concept in sustainable shopping is set to take root in Rotterdam, with the opening of the New…

Thrift shopping expands at Zeeman Rotterdam

Nov 12, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 12 November 2024 – Thrift and vintage shoppers in Rotterdam have a new destination at Zeeman’s Zuidplein store, which…

Rotterdam welcomes Rooster & Wolf's Fine Rum launch

Oct 29, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 29 October 2024 – Dutch spirits brand Rooster & Wolf is venturing further into traditional rum with its new Fine Rum,…

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…

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…

City Chic: Sharon Streuper’s vision for Rotterdam homes

Oct 01, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 1 October 2024 – Sharon Streuper, founder and interior designer at Maison Sucre, has introduced a new furniture line,…

Zabroni: Rotterdam entrepreneur launches cascara in Dutch market

Sep 24, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 24 September 2024 – An international journey led Rotterdam-based entrepreneur Hans Mosselman to discover a unique and…

PLUS Blijdorp earns sustainable supermarket certification

Sep 14, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 14 September 2024 – PLUS Blijdorp supermarket in Rotterdam has been awarded the Super Supermarket Certification (SSK)…

Feyenoord renews partnership with Atlas Safety Shoes

Aug 07, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 7 August 2024 – Feyenoord Rotterdam has renewed its partnership with Atlas Safety Shoes, marking a return to a…

Order Asian groceries in Rotterdam with Uber Eats

Jul 29, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 29 July 2024 – Uber Eats has expanded its offerings in Rotterdam by partnering with Amazing Oriental, enabling…

Rotterdam winery rescues surplus grapes

Jul 19, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 19 July 2024 – Rotterdam Urban Winery has introduced a new initiative transforming surplus table grapes into wine.…

Superconnectors: a vital networking platform for startups

Jun 05, 2024

Rotterdam has long been a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, and in recent years, it has given rise to Superconnectors, an…

Event location: The Rooftop at Groot Handelsgebouw

Apr 17, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 17 April 2024 – A dynamic new chapter opens this spring for Rotterdam's skyline with the transformation of the Groot…

Napoleon's sustainable swap event in Rotterdam

Jan 20, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 20 January 2024 – In an eco-conscious (and marketing-savvy) move, Napoleon offers a sweet swap: plastic for…

Grocery habits in Rotterdam: 2023 insights

Jan 04, 2024

ROTTERDAM, 4 January 2024 – In a reflection of local preferences, Rotterdam residents have shown a notable inclination towards…

Uber Eats and Gorillas team up in Rotterdam

Dec 19, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 19 December 2023 – Uber Eats and Gorillas have announced a collaboration in the Netherlands, offering a new grocery…

Unique meeting space at d'Ouwe Moer

Dec 12, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 12 December 2023 – A new venue for meetings and events, d'Ouwe Moer, has been opened in Rotterdam, offering a unique…

Denise Roobol's vegan pop-up in Rotterdam

Dec 08, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 8 December 2023 – A unique shopping experience awaits fashion-conscious Rotterdammers this holiday season as Denise…

Gastrovino opens in Rotterdam-West

Nov 16, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 16 November 2023 – Gastrovino, a new destination for culinary enthusiasts, opens its doors in Rotterdam-West,…

Historic diamond merchant expands to Rotterdam

Nov 08, 2023

ROTTERDAM, 8 November 2023 — After more than 75 years of operations predominantly in Amsterdam and at Schiphol Airport, GASSAN,…

NL-Alert: The Netherlands' public warning system

May 24, 2023

Discover NL-Alert, the Netherlands' robust public warning system. Learn how it works, its effectiveness, and how it aids in…

Flash delivery services available in Rotterdam

Apr 25, 2023

Flash delivery services are changing the way people shop in Rotterdam, offering convenience, variety, and speed to those who…

Meet the International Women's Networking Group in Rotterdam

Mar 08, 2022

Anybody who has done it before can tell you, and if you're reading this, you probably agree: moving to a new country is as…

EAT.PEASY introduces home delivery for its vegan meals

Jan 21, 2021

Umami noodles with green asparagus, Sri Lankan curries and an oriental aubergine stew with lentil falafel. These are just a few…

Top 5 shops for books, comics & magazines in Rotterdam

Nov 01, 2020

Books have been around for centuries and even though the medium has been called old-fashioned and obsolete, it keeps coming back…

MeneerKlaas.nl - purchase gifts and souvenirs from Rotterdam

Aug 08, 2020

There comes a point in every expat’s life when you look for a gift or souvenir for friends or family back home. Something that…

8 simple rules for barbecuing in Rotterdam parks

Jul 23, 2018

Planning a barbecue party in the park? Don't let the cops rain on your parade. Here are eight rules you need to keep in mind when…

FREITAG Store Rotterdam

Jul 14, 2018

On Friday, July 13th, the first FREITAG store opened its doors in the Netherlands. FREITAG are pioneers in sustainable fashion. A…