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Explosion at Europe's largest port kills one, injures six as investigators probe cause

A blast at a petroleum storage facility in the Netherlands' Rotterdam port killed one person and injured six others on Thursday, with authorities investigating the cause of the explosion.

The Times of India

Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves one dead and several injured, police say

The explosion happened at a refinery and fuel terminal run by Gunvor Energy in an industrial section of the vast port premises.

Euronews

Man, 26, arrested in Rotterdam after two injured in 'random' stabbing spree

"A single suspect, who is believed to have been travelling by car, is involved in the stabbings," Dutch police said in a post on social media.

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The unsung Netherlands city that’s perfect for families with toddlers

Rotterdam offers a smorgasbord of culture, old and new, with plenty to keep both adults and children entertained, finds Natalie Crockett

The Independent UK

Two trams collide on Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge, injuring 15

Video footage circulating on social media shows the moment the two trams collided. One tram can be seen hurtling into another stationary railcar.

Euronews

Knaken Has Been Declared Bankrupt. Investigators Say €7 Million Is Missing.

Dutch cryptocurrency platform Knaken has been declared bankrupt by a court in Rotterdam after prosecutors said approximately €7 million ($8.1 million) in customer funds could not be accounted for.

International Business Times

The Netherlands built a floating forest in Rotterdam because the crowded city lacked space for trees, so designers planted them on recycled sea buoys instead of land

Rotterdam is creating a floating forest to add greenery to its crowded port. Mature trees are planted on recycled sea buoys, which are buoyant planters. This project addresses the loss of natural habitats due to extensive industrial development. The floating woodland offers a connection to nature and habitat for wildlife.…

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‘I saw Herbie Hancock play with D’Angelo, and got my head blown off!’: the festival keeping alive jazz’s golden age

From Miles Davis to Count Basie and Etta James to Prince, Rotterdam’s North Sea jazz festival has hosted the biggest names in music. As the event turns 50, musicians and organisers share their favourite memories from past years – and tell us why jazz isn’t dead

The Guardian - UK

Eurostar trains cancelled after fire breaks out in Rotterdam

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The Independent UK

Eurostar trains severely disrupted for days due to Rotterdam fire

Rail services between the UK and the Netherlands will not run until at least Friday

The Independent UK

Dutch PM apologises for Moluccan soldiers’ mistreatment after Indonesian independence

Rob Jetten acknowledges grief and pain of Moluccan families as crowdfunded monument unveiled in Rotterdam

The Guardian - UK

Univar Solutions Expands Exclusive Beauty, Personal Care, and Pharmaceutical Ingredients Partnership with American Distilling in EMEA

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Univar Solutions B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC (“Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced an expanded distribution partnership with American Distilling through its Ingredients + Specialties from…

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‘Streaming gave me a space to be myself’: Twitch creators on what it’s like to grow up on the platform

The world’s most successful gamer content creators, many of whom have spent their entire adult life on the platform, have met up at TwitchCon in Rotterdam

The Guardian - UK

‘We are cheering on five teams’: how Rotterdam will turn more than orange for World Cup

From Curaçao and Cape Verde to Morocco and Turkey, fans reflect Dutch city where loyalties are shared, not divided

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Cruise ship linked to deadly hantavirus outbreak cleared to sail after disinfection

A cruise ship, the Hondius, has been cleared to resume sailing after a deadly hantavirus outbreak. The vessel underwent thorough cleaning and disinfection in Rotterdam. The outbreak led to passenger deaths and a global health alert. Most passengers were repatriated, and the ship's crew was quarantined. The World Health Organization…

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Once a Church, This Elegant Rotterdam Home Combines Inspiring Architecture and Modern Design in the Most Divine Way

Once a church, this Dutch home with a religious history balances grandeur with contemporary style

The Economic Times

Hantavirus-hit liner reaches Rotterdam, crew being quarantined and ship disinfected

The MV Hondius arrived at Landtong, a narrow peninsula about 10 km long that is part of Rotterdam port and far from any urban centre. Several white trailers were set up in an area near where disembarkation was taking place. Both areas were fenced off.

International Business Times UK

Hantavirus Ship Has Docked in Rotterdam As Its Passengers Face a 42-Day Quarantine Amid Nonexistence Cure

It seems that whirlwind experience of the last few weeks that engulfed the MV Hondius surrounding the hantavirus outbreak onboard is over as it arrived in Rotterdam on Monday to be 'properly cleaned'.

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Canada Has Confirmed a Hantavirus Case From the Death Ship, Doctors Warn New Cases Could Keep Emerging for Months

Two Canadians tested positive for hantavirus aboard a ship now docked in Rotterdam for disinfection, prompting concern among health authorities over the outbreak.

The Independent UK

Cruise ship hit by Hantavirus outbreak arrives in Netherlands for disinfection as it wraps up troubled journey

The MV Hondius was carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel as it reached Rotterdam on Monday morning

The Independent UK

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship expected to arrive in the Netherlands

A cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak is set to arrive in the Dutch port of Rotterdam on Monday

The Economic Times

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship set to reach Rotterdam port as final destination

The cruise ship MV Hondius, hit by hantavirus, has docked in Rotterdam for disinfection. Remaining crew and medical staff will undergo quarantine. The outbreak, involving the Andes virus, has seen three deaths. Authorities are managing the situation, with the WHO stating it is not comparable to COVID-19. Citizens express some…

The Times of India

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius to dock in Rotterdam after onboard cases

A Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship is set to dock in Rotterdam for disinfection. Passengers and crew faced quarantine after the Andes virus strain was detected. Authorities are managing the situation, with WHO recommending a 42-day isolation period for those exposed to the serious, rodent-borne illness.

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April’s Top Performers and Underperformers

Crude oil, gasoline, gasoline refining spreads, bitcoin, and cotton futures posted double-digit percentage gains in April, while Rotterdam coal, natural gas, and sugar futures posted the most significant declines. Higher interest rates and a weaker dollar index were a mixed signal for the commodities asset class in April 2026.

The Independent UK

Defiant Luke Littler hits back at fans booing him again at Premier League Darts

The world champion prevailed in Liverpool despite another frosty reception from the fans, with Littler especially riled by their reaction in Rotterdam

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