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Rotterdam is full of interesting news and stories. Read these stories about Rotterdam and the investors, inhabitants and tourists on this page.

Rotterdam to host International Museum Conference ICOM in 2028
Rotterdam will be host city for the largest international museum conference, ICOM in 2028. This was formally announced by the International Council of Museums today at the ICOM 2025 conference in Dubai.

Rotterdam to Co-Host Utopian Hours Festival 2026
Rotterdam will take center stage in May 2026 as the co-host city for the 10th edition of Utopian Hours, Europe’s leading festival on urban vision and city-making. The announcement was made during this year’s edition in Turin, where Rotterdam’s strong connection to the festival was once again on display. This milestone marks a joint effort between the City of Rotterdam, Rotterdam Partners, and the Groot Handelsgebouw, who will together welcome city changemakers, urban professionals, and policymakers from around the world next spring.

Rotterdam #1 city for connectivity in 2025
Rotterdam retains its top spot as Europe’s best-connected large European city for the 5th year in a row.

Hydrogen system taking shape in Rotterdam
A hydrogen system is under construction in the port of Rotterdam, combining production and use primarily in industry, as well as the import and transit of hydrogen to other parts of Northwest Europe.

ABN AMRO introduces mortgage consultations for internationals
Exciting news for internationals in Rotterdam! Starting Thursday, April 17, ABN AMRO will offer dedicated mortgage consultations at the Rotterdam International Center. This new service is designed to help internationals navigate the Dutch housing market with expert advice tailored to their needs.

Welcome to Rotterdam 2025 event
This week, our Welcome to Rotterdam 2025 event brought together newly arrived internationals at the Timmerhuis for an engaging and informative evening. With Rotterdam’s diverse international community growing steadily, this event was a great moment to bring together Rotterdam's international community and to help newcomers navigate their new home.
