Rotterdam mayor calls for end to lax stance on middle-class drug use Europe has been ‘negligent,’ as an acceptance of cocaine and cannabis leads to corruption, violence, and misery, says Aboutaleb The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024
Wind-powered Dutch Ship Sets Sail For Greener Future The world's first chemical tanker ship fitted with massive rigid aluminium "sails" has left Rotterdam, its owner hoping to plot a route to bringing down the shipping industry's huge carbon footprint. International Business Times · Feb 20, 2024
Sinner beats de Minaur in Rotterdam final in first tournament since winning the Australian Open Jannik Sinner wins ABN Amro Open, defeating Alex de Minaur in Rotterdam final for first title since Australian Open. The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024
Jannik Sinner wins ABN Amro Open, defeats Alex de Minaur Jannik Sinner wins ABN Amro Open in Rotterdam, defeating Alex de Minaur in his first tournament since the Australian Open victory. Top News · Feb 18, 2024
Jannik Sinner beats Alex De Minaur to clinch Rotterdam Open title NEW DELHI: Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner secured his first Rotterdam Open title in a thrilling encounter against Australia's Alex De Minaur on Sunday. The Times of India · Feb 18, 2024
De Minaur earns crack at Sinner in Rotterdam final Birthday boy Alex de Minaur has set up a Rotterdam Open final against Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner, beating Grigor Dimitrov in the semis. AAP · Feb 17, 2024
Jannik Sinner enters semis in Rotterdam, injured Milos Raonic quits Jannik Sinner advanced to the semi-finals in Rotterdam on Friday after Milos Raonic, plagued by injury, retired at 1-1 in the second set of their quarter-final match. The Times of India · Feb 17, 2024
Jannik Sinner battles through but seeds stumble in day of shocks in Rotterdam Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner showcased his resilience as he navigated through a challenging match against veteran French player Gael Monfils to secure a spot in the Rotterdam Open quarter-finals on Thursday. The Times of India · Feb 16, 2024
De Minaur showing no Aussie Open hangover in Rotterdam Alex de Minaur is rebounding confidently in his first tournament since the Australian Open, racing into the Rotterdam Open quarter-finals. AAP · Feb 14, 2024
De Minaur records routine Rotterdam opening win Alex de Minaur has got his Rotterdam Open campaign underway with a victory, while in Florida fellow Aussies Jordan Thompson and Rinky Hijikata also won. AAP · Feb 14, 2024
Defending champion Medvedev withdraws from Rotterdam Open due to injury Defending champion Daniil Medvedev withdraws from the Rotterdam Open due to fatigue and a foot injury, leaving Jannik Sinner as the top seed. Top News · Feb 6, 2024
‘Water comes from all four sides’: how Rotterdam’s tidal park protects the city Once a grim industrial harbour, the Keilehaven estuary acts as a natural flood barrier and wildlife sanctuary The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024
'We know our qualities': FourFourTwo meets the surprise AFCON star, Garry Rodrigues, who worked nights as a mail sorter just to make ends meet Cape Verde are one of the stories of AFCON so far: FFT caught up with one of their stars, who had an unconventional route into international football FourFourTwo · Jan 29, 2024
Head South review – post-punk coming-of-age tale strikes a personal note A teenager in 70s New Zealand dreams of starting a band in Jonathan Ogilvie’s nostalgic comedy, which opens Rotterdam’s international film festival The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2024 ‘The bridge really comes alive at night’: John Emslie’s best phone picture An iconic Rotterdam location, a passing motorcyclist, and all he had to do was keep his hand steady
Barchart · Jan 12, 2024 Energy: Will the 2023 Laggard be a Leader in 2024? Energy was the worst-performing commodity sector in 2023, falling over 20%. The worst performer for one year is often the best during the following year. Traditional energy commodities are volatile, and the geopolitical landscape continues to favor sudden rallies in 2024.
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023 Cows in Rotterdam harbor, seedlings on rafts in India; are floating farms the future? Visitors walking along the river that flows through downtown Rotterdam might be surprised to see a three-tiered structure moored in the water, with a top level occupied by brown and white cows grazing on hay dropped from a conveyor belt
International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023 Thumbs-up For Wilders In One Of Poorest Dutch Districts Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders's stunning election win may have sent shockwaves through Europe's political elite, but in one of the country's poorest districts, his populist message is hitting home.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023 ‘It’s scary’: residents in Rotterdam reflect on Geert Wilders’ election win Wilders’ far-right party won the most seats in Dutch election, though many in this diverse city say they can understand why
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023 Final day of campaigning for Dutch politicians as election nears – as it happened The country’s six main party leaders confronted each other in Rotterdam on Monday night in a TV debate
MusicRadar · Nov 8, 2023 The story of Rory Gallagher's Rolling Stones audition: "All of the music papers were full of speculation. It's a bit like when the Pope dies and you get pictures of all these people who might succeed him" Stunned by the sudden departure of Mick Taylor, The Rolling Stones spread the net far and wide in their search for a suitable replacement. One of the players high up on their list of possibles was Rory Gallagher
Cycling News · Oct 25, 2023 Tour de France Femmes 2024 Everything you need to know about the race for the coveted yellow jersey
Cycling News · Oct 25, 2023 Tour de France Femmes 2024 route The eight-stage race held from August 12-18 with a crowning finish atop the iconic Alpe d'Huez
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023 ‘The tsunami just keeps coming’: Europe’s growing cocaine market Customs officials face losing battle as €10bn cocaine trade leads to dramatic increase in violent crime in north-west Europe
The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023 Celtic handed UEFA fine after pyro set off at Feyenoord Prior to last month's group stage opener against Feyenoord in Rotterdam, a section of the travelling Hoops supporters set off flares.