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A Swiss company just secured nearly €2 million to build Europe's first commercial plant turning renewable methanol into jet fuel that cuts emissions by 90%. Production starts in 2030 at Rotterdam's port, marking a major step toward decarbonizing air travel.
Sawan Barwal just shattered India's longest-standing marathon record, running 2:11:58 to beat a mark that stood untouched since 1978. His breakthrough in Rotterdam signals a new era for Indian distance running.
The Netherlands is turning a contaminated water depot into one of Europe's largest floating solar farms, powering 30,000 homes without straining the grid. Construction wraps in 2027 at Rotterdam's port.
A new chemical recycling facility in Rotterdam will transform 80,000 tonnes of discarded plastic into usable materials each year, quadrupling the Danish company's current capacity. The plant uses breakthrough technology already proven to work efficiently while dramatically cutting emissions.
The USA Women's Water Polo team secured a thrilling 12-10 victory over the Netherlands in Rotterdam at the 2026 World Cup qualifier. Ryann Neushul led the charge with four goals in a nail-biting match that saw the Americans rally in the final quarter.
More Dutch citizens voted in their local elections this year than in 2022, reversing a decades-long trend of declining participation. The victory comes with a fun bonus: two politicians will abseil down Rotterdam's 185-meter tower after promising to do so if turnout improved.
Rotterdam hairdressers are getting special training to recognize signs of domestic abuse and guide victims to help. The "listening chair" toolkit turns regular salon visits into potential lifelines for people trapped in dangerous situations.
A Dutch company just secured nearly €2 million to build Europe's first commercial plant turning methanol into sustainable jet fuel. The breakthrough could make green flying affordable for millions.
All 27 people aboard the Hondius cruise ship tested negative for hantavirus after the vessel docked in Rotterdam, bringing relief amid an international health response. Health officials praised the outbreak response as a model of global cooperation.
Prime Minister Rob Jetten will likely offer formal apologies to the Moluccan community this weekend at a monument unveiling in Rotterdam. The gesture comes 75 years after Dutch soldiers from the Moluccan islands were promised temporary refuge that became permanent exile.
Sawan Barwal stumbled and collapsed within reach of the Rotterdam Marathon finish line, yet still shattered India's 48-year-old national record. His debut marathon time of 2:11:58 rewrote the history books that Shivnath Singh had held since 1978.
A Kurdish-Finnish family's journey to uncover hidden truths premieres at Rotterdam Film Festival. Director Erol Mintaş crafts a story about healing across generations and borders.
Sawan Barwal just broke India's longest-standing athletics record, running the Rotterdam Marathon in 2:11:58. The mark he beat had stood untouched since 1978.
The USA Women's Water Polo team dominated their World Cup qualifier tournament in Rotterdam, finishing first place with a stunning 13-3 victory over Italy. The win sends them to the World Cup Final in Sydney this July.
The USA Women's Water Polo team rallied from an early deficit to defeat longtime rival Spain 7-5 at the World Cup qualifier in Rotterdam. Goalkeeper Isabel Williams made 12 saves in a stunning comeback performance.
The US women's water polo team just clinched their first major international championship in two years, defeating Italy 13-3 in Rotterdam. After back-to-back fourth-place finishes left fans worried, the team roared back to prove they're still a force to be reckoned with.
After a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship killed three people, a coordinated international effort successfully contained the virus and prevented a wider pandemic. The ship's 27 remaining crew members arrived safely in Rotterdam on Monday, marking the end of a health crisis that could have been much worse.
After weeks of struggle, Rotterdam's Feyenoord broke their losing streak with a convincing victory, keeping their second-place standing secure. The team showed resilience despite mounting injury challenges that tested their depth.
A long-distance runner just shattered India's oldest athletics record, a marathon mark that stood untouched for nearly half a century. Sawan Barwal made history in Rotterdam by beating a time many thought would never fall.
Sawan Barwal broke India's marathon record in his debut race, running 2:11:58 in Rotterdam and ending a 48-year drought. Now the young athlete from Himachal Pradesh has his sights set on the LA 2028 Olympics.
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