Rotterdam

City in South Holland, Netherlands

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Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands after the national capital of Amsterdam. It is in the province of South Holland, part of the North Sea mouth of the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta, via the "New Meuse" inland shipping channel, dug to connect to the Meuse at first and now to the Rhine.

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Dutch police seek witnesses to deadly Rotterdam stabbing as suspect taken into custody Police say witnesses claim the alleged killer shouted "Allahu akbar" as he lashed out with a blade. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:16Published on September 20, 2024

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Suspect in Rotterdam gun rampage suffered from 'psychotic behaviour' A medical student suspected of shooting dead three people in Rotterdam had a history of psychotic behaviour, according to prosecutors. Sky News - Published on September 29, 2023
Multiple people killed in Rotterdam after two shootings Multiple people have been killed in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam after two shootings at a university hospital and a home, police confirmed. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2023
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GB's Smith and Arnott win Boccia silver medals Great Britain's David Smith and Will Arnott win Boccia silver medals at the European Para Championships in Rotterdam. BBC Sport - Published on August 12, 2023
Skelley wins silver at IBSA European Judo Champs Britain's Chris Skelley won silver at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) European Judo Championships in Rotterdam. BBC Sport - Published on August 9, 2023
European Paras 'confident we will put on good show' Ten Para-sports have combined to stage the first European Para Championships, which starts in Rotterdam on Tuesday. BBC Sport - Published on August 7, 2023
Three injured in shooting in Rotterdam, police say Three people have been injured in a shooting at a summer carnival in the Dutch city of Rotterdam. Sky News - Published on July 29, 2023

Spain win Nations League final on penalties Croatia miss out on their first ever international trophy as they lose on penalties against Spain in the Nations League final in Rotterdam. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2023
Jeff Bezos' Mega Yacht Towed Away Amid Dutch Bridge Backlash Jeff Bezos has been battling the Netherlands to build a massive yacht in their backyard -- but it seems he's relenting, 'cause his baby was dragged away at the ass crack of dawn. A huge vessel being.. TMZ.com - Published on August 3, 2022
Netherlands 3-2 Wales: Visitors' fightback falls short in dramatic Nations League match The Netherlands finish their international window with a dramatic, late 3-2 win over Wales in Rotterdam. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2022	Andy Murray beaten in Rotterdam by Felix Auger-Aliassime Andy Murray is knocked out in the second round of the Rotterdam Open by world number nine Felix Auger-Aliassime. BBC Sport - Published on February 10, 2022
Historic bridge to be dismantled so Jeff Bezos's superyacht can fit through Rotterdam will dismantle a historic bridge so that a giant superyacht being built for Jeff Bezos in a local shipyard can pass through. Sky News - Published on February 3, 2022	At least seven injured after Rotterdam police fire at protesters during COVID-19 riots At least seven people have been injured - including police - during riots in Rotterdam against COVID-19 restrictions. Sky News - Published on November 20, 2021
Injuries and arrests during 'orgy of violence' at COVID-19 riots that saw police open fire Rotterdam's mayor has condemned "an orgy of violence" at protests against COVID-19 restrictions in the Dutch port city, in which seven people were hurt and more than 20 arrested. Sky News - Published on November 20, 2021