Settling in Rotterdam? The port city is more affordable than Amsterdam but still has its own quirks for newcomers.
Make an appointment with the Municipality of Rotterdam (Gemeente Rotterdam). Book online before you arrive to avoid long waits.
Read the full guide →Register with a GP in your neighborhood as soon as you have your BSN. Rotterdam has good availability compared to Amsterdam but practices still fill up.
Read the full guide →Rotterdam is cyclist-friendly and the RET metro and trams cover the city well. An OV-chipkaart works across all Dutch transport.
Read the full guide →Rotterdam is cheaper than Amsterdam but prices are rising. Check the municipality website for social housing waiting lists if you qualify.
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Boyan Slat, the founder of the Rotterdam-based Ocean Cleanup, recently received a prestigious energy award in Doha for his work removing plastic from global waterways. Despite having cleared over 65 million kilograms of trash, Slat warns that significant funding is still needed to reach his ambitious goals.
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS is paying a special tribute to beloved actor Cees Geel before the new season of the crime series Flikken Rotterdam airs. The veteran actor, who played the iconic detective Stan Vroom, passed away suddenly this past July.
Rotterdam club Feyenoord fell to a 1-0 defeat against Spanish side Real Betis in a tightly contested Champions League match. A second-half penalty from Isco proved to be the difference in Sevilla.
The Dutch men's gymnastics team secured a seventh-place finish at the World Championships held in Rotterdam this week. Despite a valiant effort, the squad finished behind a dominant Japanese team that took home the gold.
Dutch gymnast Naomi Visser has delivered a standout performance in Rotterdam to qualify for two separate apparatus finals. She remains the only athlete from the Dutch women's squad to progress to the medal rounds of the competition.
Dutch gymnast Casimir Schmidt managed to compete at the World Championships in Rotterdam despite serious injury doubts earlier this week. The 30-year-old athlete successfully completed his qualification round after days of uncertainty regarding his physical condition.
Rotterdam officials have extended a controversial nighttime entry ban for the De Esch neighborhood by another three months. The measure prevents unauthorized access between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM in an effort to curb rising crime rates.
FC Groningen secured a commanding 5-1 win against Excelsior in Rotterdam to climb to sixth place in the Eredivisie standings. The northern side now looks ahead to a high-stakes showdown against Ajax next week.
A South Korean container ship has successfully navigated the Northern Sea Route for the first time, cutting travel time between Asia and Europe. The journey highlights both shifting global trade patterns and the environmental consequences of a warming climate.
Dutch officials are recalibrating energy policy to ensure domestic oil refineries continue production despite climate goals. Rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions have forced the government to prioritize immediate supply security.
Rail travel between Rotterdam and Delft remains suspended until at least Sunday night due to intentional fire damage at a bridge. ProRail officials are treating the incident as a potential act of sabotage.
Commuters face major disruptions today after arsonists targeted critical rail infrastructure near Rotterdam-Delfshaven. Rail operator ProRail has suspended all train services between Rotterdam and Delft while police investigate the site.