Netherlands ‘Stop Oil Extraction in Rotterdam’: angry residents sign petition Two thousand people in south Rotterdam have signed a petition urging authorities to stop the extraction of fossil fuels underneath some 70,000 homes. 29/01/2022
See Eurovision 2021 countdown live stream still going strong in Rotterdam Just a nice view, perhaps? 21/01/2022
See Rotterdam museum opens entire collection to public in 'world first' Visitors to the Depot in Rotterdam will be able to view the 151,000 items in its revered collection. 05/11/2021
no comment Greenpeace boats block Dutch Shell refinery Dozens of Greenpeace activists in kayaks block a Shell oil refinery in the Dutch port of Rotterdam in protest against fossil fuel advertising. 04/10/2021
Netherlands Cargo ship that blocked Suez Canal finally arrives in Rotterdam Better late than Ever! 29/07/2021
Netherlands Giant whale sculpture saved runaway train from breaking speed limit An underground train that miraculously landed on a giant whale tail sculpture in the Netherlands derailed due in part to speed, an official report has said. 12/07/2021
Netherlands UN hails success of former refugees in Eurovision Song Contest The UN Refugee Agency says three former refugees were participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and two of them were in Saturday's final 23/05/2021
world news Eurovision 2021: Italy's Maneskin wins after massive public vote After an exciting night, Italy won out over France and Switzerland, with their infectious brand of stonking rock 22/05/2021
Destinations A guide to Rotterdam, just in time for Eurovision 2021 As Eurovision fever sweeps the continent, we explore the city where it’s all happening: Rotterdam. 22/05/2021
Netherlands Dutch police investigate explosion at lockdown-defying church The Mieraskerk church drew media attention after reports it had opened a service to its entire congregation despite a tough coronavirus lockdown that forbids such gatherings. 30/03/2021
Netherlands Vodka shipment allegedly headed to Pyongyang confiscated in Rotterdam The authorities confiscated a container with three thousand cases of vodka, that arrived at the port of Rotterdam last Thursday. 26/02/2019
Europe News Rotterdam and the Brexit effect Rotterdam, home to Europe s biggest port is watching the uncertainty in the UK over Brexit with real concern. The port will employ over 900 new customs officials to deal with the extra checks required if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. 25/11/2018
Sport The Corner: Champions celebrate Chelsea, Benfica and Feyenoord have all been crowned champions 15/05/2017
Netherlands Dutch politician Geert Wilders calls Moroccans "scum" Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders has launched his election campaign by referring to Moroccans as "scum". Wilders was campaigning in a multi-ethnic district near Rotterdam, which is a stronghol 18/02/2017
Cult Justin Bieber tops MTV Europe Music Awards Justin Bieber tops the MTV Europe Music Awards. Lady Gaga scoops two gongs, but Beyonce and Adele go home empty-handed. 08/11/2016
business planet How the EU's Copernicus space programme is starting to pay off Since Europe's 1998 decision to have its own Earth Observation system it has spent several billion euros putting the Copernicus programme's Sentinel satellites into space. Despite the huge costs the d 14/10/2016
France French police given more time to question man suspected of planning a terror attack Related arrests made in Rotterdam 28/03/2016
Sport Manchester City outfoxed by fellow title contenders Leicester Leicester City’s fairytale season continued over the weekend as the ‘Foxes’ silenced Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium with a victory that edged them 08/02/2016
Europe News Cologne attackers must be brought to justice, says Rotterdam mayor The tough-talking mayor of Rotterdam, Ahmed Aboutaleb, has given his reaction to the Cologne sex attacks. Aboutaleb, who holds both Dutch and 11/01/2016
target In Rotterdam everything's gone green Traditionally Rotterdam is the industrial heart of the Netherlands, but these days the city has branched out into culture, design and tourism. It 24/11/2014
Unreported Europe Bonus interview: Marco Florijn, Rotterdam City Social Affairs Councillor Complete interview with Marco Florijn, Rotterdam City Social Affairs Councillor. 25/01/2013