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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.