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Rotterdam hosts the Eurovision Song Contest in 2020 08/30/19

The 65th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Rotterdam in 2020. The news was announced today by the Eurovision Song Contest 2020’s project organisation, consisting of NPO / AVROTROS / NOS and EBU (European Broadcasting Union). For two weeks next spring, the city will be immersed in the world’s largest music event.

International library congress comes to Rotterdam in 2021 08/19/19

The city of Rotterdam has been selected as host city for the largest global library event (WLIC congress) in 2021.

Rotterdam: solutions for extreme rainfall and drought – the city as a sponge
Rotterdam: solutions for extreme rainfall and drought – the city as a sponge 07/19/19

By making the city act as a sponge, the effects of climate change may be mitigated more successfully. As of the beginning of this month, Rotterdam has a Sponge Garden, intended to investigate how this can look in practice.

Harbour Biomed and Rotterdam broaden and deepen their relationship
Harbour Biomed and Rotterdam broaden and deepen their relationship 07/03/19

From Shanghai to Rotterdam and back again to deliver the best healthcare to patients! Last week a large delegation led by Ahmed Aboutaleb, Mayor of Rotterdam, visited Harbour Biomed at Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park in Shanghai.

“Sometimes becoming an entrepreneur just happens.” Gaurav Genani, Rotterdam based entrepreneur and founder of Skelex, feels right at home in Rotterdam. "From the moment I found the RDM Rotterdam facilities, I felt that it could really happen for us here."
Launch of Voor Goed, Rotterdam Impact Agency
Launch of Voor Goed, Rotterdam Impact Agency 06/24/19

Rotterdam abounds with great initiatives and parties eager to contribute to a more pleasant and attractive city. The newly founded Voor Goed, Rotterdam Impact Agency unites these Rotterdam-based social entrepreneurs, corporates, funds and municipal players to forge new connections and work out original solutions for the social issues facing the city.

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.
South American delegation visits Rotterdam to explore smart urban mobility
South American delegation visits Rotterdam to explore smart urban mobility 06/11/19

Rotterdam is one of the leaders of mobile innovation in Europe and has the ambition to be the frontrunner in Smart Mobility. The city is open to innovation and facilitates and supports different types of pilots for mobility related initiatives. The emphasis lies on smart, sustainable and green (emission reducing) innovations to create healthy mobility for everyone.

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