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Sustained growth of tourism in rotterdam 02/05/19

Tourism in Rotterdam keeps growing. The city welcomed 1.3 million hotel guests in 2018, 15% up from last year. The city proved more popular than ever before in the Netherlands.

International recognition for RISS with CIS and NEASC accreditations 01/30/19

The Rotterdam International Secondary School (RISS) has been re-accredited by the CIS (Council of International Schools) and NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). The two reaccreditations are an important recognition and accolade for the quality of the international  education at the RISS.

Rotterdam Unlocked: brings innovative entrepreneurs together
Rotterdam Unlocked: brings innovative entrepreneurs together 01/23/19

Who is the most promising start-up in the Netherlands? From 18 to 20 February, Rotterdam will be the stage for innovative start-ups who will be competing for this title. During Rotterdam Unlocked, a three-day event, starting entrepreneurs are linked to companies that provide them with specific challenges.

ASME 2022 Turbo Expo Conference is coming to Rotterdam
ASME 2022 Turbo Expo Conference is coming to Rotterdam 01/21/19

Rotterdam will be the host city for the ASME 2022 Turbo Expo Conference, an internationally famous congress focusing on turbines and energy. The Turbo Expo Congress will take place in the brand new Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre, currently under construction and set to open its doors in the 4th quarter of 2020.

BlueCity: circular playground with balls BlueCity in Rotterdam is a circular playground for entrepreneurs with vision and balls. It's all about creating a waste free chain of production and consumption. A showcase about an ambitious initiative in Rotterdam.
GE Haliade-X offshore wind turbine prototype to be installed in Rotterdam
GE Haliade-X offshore wind turbine prototype to be installed in Rotterdam 01/16/19

GE Renewable Energy and Future Wind (a Joint Venture between Pondera Development and SIF Holding Netherlands) announced today that they have signed an agreement to install the first Haliade-X 12 MW wind turbine prototype in Maasvlakte-Rotterdam (NL) during summer 2019. The deal includes five years of testing and a 15-year full service Operation and Maintenance agreement.

Floating Farm: Rotterdam is home to the world's first floating dairy farm A farmer, 40 cows, and robots to collect manure and distribute fodder – all floating on the water of the largest port in Europe. A load of nonsense? Absolutely not! This is all part of the Floating Farm, the first self-sufficient floating farm in the world, which is currently being completed and will shortly begin operation in the Merwe4 Haven of Rotterdam. A great example of innovation as well as a showcase for sustainability and the circular economy.
Rotterdam wants to build a floating solar park of 3,770 solar panels
Rotterdam wants to build a floating solar park of 3,770 solar panels 12/20/18

The municipality of Rotterdam and BV Sunny Site Up signed a letter of intent on 18 December 2018 for the construction of a floating solar park at the Rijnhaven or surrounding areas. There will be 3,770 solar panels which will be located in the water, together generating sufficient electricity to provide 285 households with clean energy.

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