Sustainability & Solidarity news from Rotterdam
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New care villa opens in Rotterdam-Kralingen
Jun 08, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 2 June 2026 – Hofje van Weltevreden, a new residential care villa in Rotterdam-Kralingen, has officially been…
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Burendag 2026 opens registrations
Jun 06, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 2 June 2026 – Registrations are now open for Burendag 2026, the national neighbours’ day taking place in the weekend…
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Sparta Rotterdam hosts talks on youth poverty
Jun 04, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 29 May 2026 – The centre spot of Sparta Rotterdam’s Het Kasteel became the setting for a social gathering on Thursday…
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Rotterdam expands approach to violence against women
Jun 03, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 1 June 2026 – Rotterdam has launched a new collaboration agenda to strengthen the city’s approach to femicide. The…
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Rotterdam’s Lien Bhaggan nominated for Taalheldenprijs
May 15, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 13 May 2026 – Lien Bhaggan from Rotterdam has been named Taalheld Zuid-Holland 2026 and is now in the running for the…
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Roparun backs retreat for women living with cancer
Apr 02, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 1 April 2026 – Roparun has donated €2,845 to Rotterdam-based Stichting Voor Jou to support a retreat weekend for women…
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Rotterdam Architecture Month tests circular city ideas
Apr 01, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 1 April 2026 – Rotterdam Architecture Month 2026 will turn the Keilekwartier into a live testing ground for circular…
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14 South Holland groups are in the running for Appeltje van Oranje
Mar 24, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 23 March 2026 – Fourteen organisations from South Holland are in the running for an Appeltje van Oranje, the annual…
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Droppie brings recycling tour and neighbourhood clean-up to Rotterdam
Mar 11, 2026
HAPPENING 25 March 2026 | Droppie is hosting The Droppie Experience in Rotterdam on 25 March, inviting locals to join a free…
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The Usual Rotterdam earns top BREEAM sustainability rating
Mar 09, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 4 March 2026 – The Usual says both its Rotterdam and Brussels hotels have achieved BREEAM In-Use ‘Outstanding’…
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Young Voice voting tool launches for Rotterdam local elections
Feb 25, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 25 February 2026 – Young Voice, a swipe-based voting tool for young people, is launching for Rotterdam at 10:00 today.…
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Meet candidates at a public Rotterdam election debate on 4 March
Feb 23, 2026
HAPPENING 4 March 2026 | Het Industriegebouw will host a public election debate on Wednesday 4 March, in the run-up to…
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Kachels voor Oekraïne: Rotterdam aid action in Kharkiv and Kyiv
Feb 06, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 3 February 2026 – Rotterdam journalist Sander de Kramer is in Ukraine delivering stoves and warm sheltersuits to…
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Rotterdam tests reduced-rate internet to close digital gap
Feb 05, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 2 February 2026 – Rotterdam has started a social internet pilot to help more people take part in daily life online. In…
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Roparun Rotterdam 2026 brings 203 teams to the Coolsingel
Feb 04, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 1 February 2026 – Roparun has closed registrations for its 35th edition, and 203 teams are now set to take part,…
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Rotterdam care worker Sharon Plet nominated for Hartenhuis Award
Jan 29, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 26 January 2026 – A Rotterdam-based family support worker has been nominated for a Hartenhuis Award from children’s…
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NLdoet Rotterdam 2026: volunteer jobs on 13 and 14 March
Jan 20, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 19 January 2026 – NLdoet, the Netherlands’ national volunteer weekend, is back on 13 and 14 March 2026, and Rotterdam…
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Rotterdam initiatives can enter Appeltjes van Oranje 2026 awards
Jan 14, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 12 January 2026 – The Oranje Fonds has opened entries for the Appeltjes van Oranje 2026, this year focused on…
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Henk Leeuwangh donates plasma for the 500th time in Rotterdam
Dec 29, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 24 December 2025 – A long-running donor milestone was marked today at Sanquin in Rotterdam, where Henk Leeuwangh (66)…
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Shared lunch at AIR Offices supports Rotterdam food bank
Dec 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 11 December 2025 – AIR Offices in the Rotterdam city centre will turn its atrium into one long shared lunch table on…
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Energy helpers thanked at Milieu Centraal launch of support network
Dec 05, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 3 December 2025 – Energy helpers from across the Netherlands have been thanked in Rotterdam during the national start…
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Rotterdam clubs raise €306K in record Grote Clubactie year
Nov 10, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 6 November 2025 – The annual Grote Clubactie has once again broken records, raising over €24.3 million for clubs…
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South Holland residents delay heating due to energy costs
Nov 06, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 6 November 2025 – Residents of South Holland are the most cautious in the Netherlands when it comes to turning on the…
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Blijdorp Impact Day 2025 highlights global restoration — from Rotterdam to Rwanda
Nov 05, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 4 November 2025 — At Diergaarde Blijdorp’s Impact Day 2025, held in the Poort van Azië, the Rotterdam zoo presented…
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NLdoet 2026: call for volunteer projects in Rotterdam
Nov 03, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 3 November 2025 – The Oranje Fonds is calling on Rotterdam’s community organisations, foundations and associations to…
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Rotterdam teams up with sports clubs to recruit foster families
Nov 01, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 31 October 2025 – During the national Foster Care Week (Week van de Pleegzorg), from 29 October to 5 November, the…
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Rotterdam and South Holland unite against food waste
Oct 10, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 10 October 2025 – The Municipality of Rotterdam and the Province of South Holland are intensifying their collaboration…
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New Neighbourhood House and café open in Podium Islemunda
Oct 10, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 6 October 2025 – From 3 November, Podium Islemunda will officially become the new home of Huis van de Wijk IJsselmonde…
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Burendag celebrated in Rotterdam neighbourhood hubs
Sep 29, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 28 September 2025 – Neighbourhood hubs across the city opened their doors for Burendag. From workshops to local…
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Schiebroek volunteer feeds 45 families weekly
Sep 29, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 26 September 2025 – A Schiebroek resident has spent eight years running a weekly food hand-out for households who do…
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Rotterdam welcomes Droppie recycling point on Eudokiaplein
Sep 19, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 19 September 2025 – Recycling platform Droppie has opened its first Rotterdam location on Eudokiaplein. The company…
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World Port Days 2025 kicks off with youth, innovation and spectacle
Sep 06, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 5 September 2025 – The 48th edition of World Port Days opened on Friday morning with a focus on youth and innovation.…
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Mooie Boules opens free jeu de boules venue in Rotterdam
Sep 04, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 4 September 2025 – A new initiative in Rotterdam invites neighbours to meet through play. Mooie Boules has opened its…
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Colouring contest for kids at Terre des Hommes in Rotterdam
Aug 30, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 27 August 2025 – Children in Rotterdam can pick up a colouring page at Terre des Hommes shops and win a bicycle bell…
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Call for stories: Rotterdam women's history
Aug 22, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 22 August 2025 – A new heritage initiative aims to uncover overlooked stories of women in Rotterdam. Cultural…
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Rotterdam’s World Port Days to showcase Sea Ranger Service
Aug 08, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 8 August 2025 – The Sea Ranger Service has been selected as the charitable focus for the 48th edition of World Port…
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Vreewijk woman recognised for helping locals in poverty
Jul 04, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 3 July 2025 – A local resident in Vreewijk has received recognition from the municipality for her continued grassroots…
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Roparun 2025 teams cross Rotterdam finish line
Jun 10, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 9 June 2025 – All 205 teams participating in the 34th Roparun completed their route in Rotterdam. The multi-day relay…
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Register your Burendag activity in Rotterdam
Jun 04, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 3 June 2025 – Residents across Rotterdam are being encouraged to register activities for Burendag, which returns in…
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City tackles toxic masculinity in street behaviour
May 16, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 16 May 2025 – A new campaign launched by the municipality of Rotterdam is directly addressing perpetrators of sexual…
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Rotterdam hosts anti-harassment week in May
May 13, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 12 May 2025 – A new edition of Rotterdam’s week against sexual street harassment has begun, with a renewed focus on…
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Rotterdam opens first deposit return shop
May 05, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 2 May 2025 – A dedicated return point for bottles and cans is opening in Rotterdam, offering a more accessible way to…
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Royal3D opens doors for World Boating Day
Apr 17, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 17 April 2025 — Royal3D will present a new aquatic drone during World Boating Day on 24 May 2025. The drone will be 3D…
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Tribute to 1940 bombing victims across Rotterdam
Apr 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 10 April 2025 – A poignant projection will soon light up Rotterdam’s buildings and trees to honour the lives lost in…
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Queen Máxima christens Sea Ranger vessel in Rotterdam
Apr 03, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 2 April 2025 – A new vessel supporting marine conservation and youth employment has been officially named in…
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Newcomers trained for Rotterdam fashion jobs
Mar 29, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 27 March 2025 – A new fashion education track in Rotterdam is offering skilled newcomers a faster route into the local…
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Join NLdoet 2025 and make a difference in Rotterdam
Mar 12, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 12 March 2025 – Thousands of volunteers will take part in NLdoet, the Netherlands' largest volunteer campaign, set to…
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Remake Society: Rotterdam’s circular textile workshop
Feb 21, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 21 February 2025 – Oxious Talent Factory has rebranded as Remake Society, reinforcing its commitment to circular…
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Home sustainability subsidies in South Holland
Feb 04, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 4 February 2025 – Homeowners in South Holland received substantial subsidies for sustainability improvements in 2024,…
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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…
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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…
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Winter wildlife at Rotterdam’s Blijdorp Zoo
Dec 18, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 18 December 2024 – With the festive season approaching, Diergaarde Blijdorp offers a unique way for visitors to enjoy…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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Blijdorp Impact Day: 2024 achievements detailed
Oct 29, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 29 October 2024 – Diergaarde Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo) marked its first "Impact Day," highlighting environmental…
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Rotterdam's Erasmus MC commits to inclusive employment policy
Oct 01, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 1 October 2024 – Erasmus MC and the municipality of Rotterdam have committed to creating more inclusive job…
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Rotterdam mobile food bank expands to five neighbourhoods
Sep 30, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 8 October 2024 – In an effort to address food insecurity, a mobile food bank is making its rounds across Rotterdam.…
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Trompenburg unveils new entrance and green café terrace
Sep 25, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 18 September 2024 – Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum, one of Rotterdam’s most cherished green spaces, unveiled its new…
