Sustainability & Solidarity news from Rotterdam
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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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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…
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Beep for Help opens new branch in Rotterdam
Aug 20, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 20 August 2024 – Beep for Help has launched its first Rotterdam branch, offering non-medical assistance to help older…
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GROHE Team Ocean arrives in Rotterdam after Rhine expedition
Jul 12, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 12 July 2024 – A special rowing expedition by GROHE Team Ocean has arrived in Rotterdam, drawing attention to water…
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Burial costs highest in South Holland in 2024
Jun 24, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 19 June 2024 – Recent research reveals that South Holland remains the most expensive province for burial costs in the…
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Rico Verhoeven unveils new Kickboxing Society gym in Rotterdam
Apr 11, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 11 April 2024 – A new sports club is unveiled in central Rotterdam by The Kickboxing Society and Rico Verhoeven. Rico…
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Teddy bear experiment: Rotterdam's response
Nov 08, 2023
Rotterdam, 8 November 2023 – A social experiment conducted across various Dutch cities, including Rotterdam, reveals intriguing…
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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…
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24/7 gyms in Rotterdam - gyms open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Jun 10, 2019
Looking for a place to pump iron and work up a sweat, even in the wee hours of the night? Rotterdam has a couple of 24-hour gyms…
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Make Rotterdam's balconies green again!
Jul 30, 2018
How green are your thumbs? Compared to residents of Amsterdam, Utrecht and The Hague, Rotterdammers are the least satisfied with…
