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King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and their three daughters will celebrate King's Day in Rotterdam on 27 April. As usual, there will again be a tour where king and queen can get acquainted with the city. Dutch public broadcaster NOS will report on the visit live. 

Variety and colour

Rotterdam wants the one-kilometre walking route to show the city 'in all its variety and colour'. A city where many people have started over and are still starting over. Built up by people from all corners of the world.

The walk starts in Rotterdam-Zuid's Afrikaander neighbourhood. In the Maashaven, the group will take a water taxi onto the Nieuwe Maas. The route by water will include the ss Rotterdam, the former flagship of the Holland America Line. The royal cruise continues past Hotel New York, Wilhelminapier and under the Erasmus Bridge.

In the Leuvenhaven, the royal family disembarks and walks via the Blaak towards the Laurenskerk. Via the Markthal, the end point is reached on the Binnenrotte. 

Watch it on NOS

In the evening, NOS looks back on the day with a live audience. That too will be done live from Rotterdam. The broadcaster will do this with the people who played a role in the visit that day. 

Catch a live stream via nos.nl, the NOS app, or watch on TV from 10:46 to 13:27 and the evening recap from 19:04 to 19:52.

Radio broadcast

Also on NPO Radio 1, there will be live coverage of King's Day in Rotterdam from 10:30 to 13:30. For the radio show, NOS will follow the royal party's journey through Rotterdam with three reporters and a number of guests in the studio above the Rotterdam public library.

ROTTERDAM, 29 March 2023 – New urban vision for Feyenoord City 2.0 revealed, featuring a green and water-rich neighbourhood, housing opportunities, diverse amenities, and engaging the community in the development process.

New spatial vision for Feyenoord City 2.0

Since the proposed stadium in Feyenoord City has been officially abandoned, the Danish firm EFFEKT and the Rotterdam firms OMA and LOLA, under the guidance of the Stichting Gebiedsontwikkeling aan de Maas (Stigam) and the municipality, have explored the spatial possibilities of the Waterkant area. Waterkant is the new development for the site on the Nieuwe Maas, where the new stadium and adjacent housing were planned. The consultation document contains the findings of the exploration. It aims to engage the city and its residents in discussions about the opportunities and possibilities for transforming Waterkant into an attractive urban area that contributes to the ambitions of Rotterdam-Zuid.

Potential for attractive green and water-rich district

The exploration reveals that Waterkant's prime location on the river offers significant potential to become an appealing green and water-rich neighborhood with numerous amenities and recreational opportunities. Various examples demonstrate ample room for further development.

Councillor Chantal Zeegers (Climate, Construction and Housing) said, “It's wonderful that these urban planning and architectural firms have quickly showcased the potential of this location in their exploration. Their innovative vision for this special site on the Maas is fantastic. Waterkant will become a beautiful neighbourhood with plenty of housing, diverse amenities, and the Feyenoord Tidal Park. It will create a new hotspot in Rotterdam-Zuid where people will want to live, work, and spend their leisure time. I especially invite Rotterdammers to participate in the upcoming city conversations and come up with refreshing and original ideas.”

Feyenoord 2.0 Impressions by EFFEKT, OMA, and LOLA

City conversations

With the results of the firms' exploration, the municipality, in collaboration with Stichting Gebiedsontwikkeling aan de Maas, will engage the city, residents of surrounding neighbourhoods, youth in Zuid, entrepreneurs, and other interested parties in conversations during May and June. The collected ideas will be incorporated into the next phase of exploration (the so-called ambition document) to ensure a broadly supported and embraced new plan. The ambition document will be presented to the city council for decision-making in the autumn.

ROTTERDAM, 29 March 2022 – On 24 May, Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo is set to open a new branch at Wijnhaven 73 Z in Rotterdam, marking the eleventh Jumbo location in the city.

Jumbo is a family-owned business with a rich entrepreneurial history dating back to 1921. Now the second-largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands, Jumbo serves over 10 million customers annually across more than 700 stores and via its online platform.

Branch manager Bart Schop is proud of the new store and eagerly anticipates its opening: “Our store team is fully prepared to provide residents of the Rotterdam Wijnhaven area with an enjoyable shopping experience. They will soon have ample choice from the varied assortment in the new store,” he said enthusiastically.

The new Jumbo store will allow customers to experience the company's formula first-hand, according to Cees van Vliet, Operational Director at Jumbo Supermarkets: “We are very proud to soon open this new Jumbo store in Rotterdam. We aim for more than 100 percent customer satisfaction based on our successful Jumbo formula, which combines a large assortment, the best service, and competitive pricing. This ambition can only be achieved with the enthusiasm, expertise, and dedication of our employees.”

HEMA products

In addition to Jumbo's offerings, customers can also shop a selection of HEMA products in the new store, making shopping more enjoyable and convenient. Items available will include HEMA cookware, tableware, tights and socks, hair accessories, stationery, tea towels, glasses, party items, and candles. HEMA non-food items will also be available on Jumbo.com.

Job vacancies

The new Jumbo store is currently seeking enthusiastic employees, with a recruitment campaign already underway. More information on employment opportunities with Jumbo can be found on the company's website.

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The BetCity Royal Championships Queen & King of the Court began in Rotterdam on Tuesday with a striking display of athleticism. Five beach volleyball players from Beachvolleybal Team Nederland descended from the Euromast while playing beach volleyball to mark the start of the largest Queen & King of the Court event ever held in the port city, taking place from 5 to 10 September.

The Euromast served as the backdrop for the presentation of the inaugural world championship in the beach volleyball discipline, Queen & King of the Court. This year's event marks the culmination of the sport's growth since its inception as a test event in 2017. The 2023 Crown Series now boasts six international events, with the Royal Championships being the pinnacle of the season.

Top Beach Volleyball Talent Gather in Rotterdam

In both the men's and women's divisions, 30 world-class beach volleyball teams will compete in Rotterdam for the prestigious crowns. A total of 120 players from over 25 countries will participate in the event, vying for the titles of Queen and King of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam Event to Span Multiple Venues

Matches will be held at five locations across the city, with the Royal Stadium at Henegouwerplein serving as the event's heart. The side-courts, which offer free entrance, are located at Afrikaanderplein, Museumpark, Schuttersveld, and Beachclub Rotterdam. Matches at the Royal Stadium will take place from Wednesday until the finals on Sunday, 10 September. Tickets go on sale on King's Day, and pre-registration begins today.

King's Day Celebrations

King Willem-Alexander's birthday celebrations in Rotterdam on 27 April will have the theme "We are all Kings & Queens," aligning with the spirit of the Queen & King of the Court event. Organiser Sportworx will attend the festivities, with further plans yet to be disclosed.

Lasting Community Impact

Following the tournament, the side-courts in various Rotterdam districts will remain in place, hosting numerous side-events in collaboration with Sportbedrijf Rotterdam and Rotterdam SportSupport. The Royal Stadium will also continue to host various sporting and cultural events for over two weeks.

Accessible to All

The Royal Championships welcome everyone to attend. Matches can be viewed for free at the side-courts, or tickets can be purchased for the Royal Stadium at Henegouwerplein. The event will also be broadcast live on television in over 30 countries and available for streaming on King of the Court TV. Ticket registration is now open, with sales beginning on King's Day, 27 April.

Sportworx CEO Wilco Nijland expressed his amazement at the sport's growth in just six years, saying, "It is extraordinary that something you came up with as a joke grows into a World Cup." Peter Blangé, CEO of Rotterdam Topsport and 1996 Olympic champion, welcomed the Queen & King of the Court community to Rotterdam, highlighting the city's long-standing connection with volleyball and the unique set-up of the event, which allows local residents to engage with the sport in their neighbourhoods.