Rotterdam

Europe News

Two trams collide on Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge, injuring 15

Video footage circulating on social media shows the moment the two trams collided. One tram can be seen hurtling into another stationary railcar.

22/07/2026

Netherlands

Dutch initiative helps women newcomers to Rotterdam mix by cooking

At the Mixblik food factory, women from around the world combine their passion for cooking with lessons in sales, administration, food industry standards and the Dutch language.

13/02/2026

Destinations

Skip overcrowded Amsterdam and follow locals to these spots instead

Amsterdam is becoming oversaturated with tourists, so much so that it recently prompted residents to sue the city.

10/10/2025

Tech News

The Netherlands trials first self-driving bus on public roads

Starting on 1 August, a self-driving bus will be driving autonomously on public roads in Rotterdam for the first time.

17/07/2025

Europe News

A floating farm in Rotterdam meets the climate crisis head-on

A project that houses cows in a floating barn aims to demonstrate how farming can change its relationship with water and energy.

23/10/2024

Art

European Pavilion 2024: The five finalists hoping to change Europe

The winning project, which will receive a grant of up to €500,000, is set to be announced on 14 February at the Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam.

09/02/2024

Ecotech

Water diplomacy: How Rotterdam exports its water expertise

The Dutch city is world famous for protecting itself from flooding. How is Rotterdam exporting its water solutions abroad - and why?

16/12/2023

World News

Euroviews. Amid escalating drug wars, Benelux police is striking back — together

The new Benelux Police Treaty, which entered into force on 1 October, has given law enforcement in all three countries a plethora of cross-border instruments, making it the finest tool in the fight against organised crime in Europe, Frans Weekers and Jochen Stöger write.

27/11/2023

World News

Rotterdam: Police say two people killed in shootings at hospital, home

A lone gunman wearing a bulletproof vest opened fire in an apartment and a hospital in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam on Thursday, killing two people and seriously injuring a 14-year-old girl, police said.

28/09/2023

Netherlands

Record drug haul by Dutch customs officials at Rotterdam port

Prosecutors say the shipment of cocaine seized in Rotterdam has an estimated street value of €600 million.

11/08/2023

Netherlands

Record-breaking seizure of cocaine worth €600 million in Netherlands

Prosecutors say the drugs were hidden in a container of bananas from Ecuador

11/08/2023

Ecotech

Dutch flowers fed with cow ‘urine’ are healthier than ever

Dutch farmers and flower growers are teaming up to reduce nitrogen emissions.

03/10/2022

Ecotech

These smart European cities are helping residents to save energy

Umeå, Glasgow and Rotterdam embarked on a major six-year project, using data to decarbonise their transport and energy systems.

26/09/2022

Travel News

Estonian slackliner struggles to balance on ropey crossing over river

Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose completed a 625 metre crossing between Rotterdam's two tallest buildings, 188 metres above the river Maas. Roose holds several world records, yet the high winds posed a great challenge for him on his 49 minute walk between The Rotterdam building and Zalmhaven tower.

13/08/2022

Earth News

These beautiful floating homes are actually made of cardboard

These tiny houses are transforming Rotterdam’s old harbours to solve its space problem.

26/07/2022

Netherlands

Six people rescued from river after two boats collide in Rotterdam

A family of five and the boat's captain were taken to hospital after the incident.

21/07/2022