The people of Rotterdam know a thing or two about living on the water. About 90% of the second-largest city in the Netherlands lies below sea level, which leaves it vulnerable to rising waters.

Rotterdam, as one of the biggest ports in the world, is almost all below sea level. How is the city dealing with the risk? “Water management is a necessity in Rotterdam,” says the city’s mayor Ahmed ...

Despite its precarious position by the North Sea, Rotterdam is seen as one of the safest delta cities in the world. From the storm surge barrier Maeslantkering to floating offices, Rotterdam has ...

We recently reported on a planned timber skyscraper in Rotterdam and now another impressive sustainable project is coming to the city too. Due to begin construction soon, Floating Office Rotterdam ...

A plan to temporarily dismantle a historic bridge in the heart of Dutch port city Rotterdam so that a huge yacht, reportedly being built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, can get to the North Sea is ...

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands/GHENT, Belgium (Reuters) - A scheme to collect millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases and bury them under the North Sea off the coast of Rotterdam is Europe's best hope of ...

A sponsorship deal with Rotterdam port means the annual North Sea jazz festival will now be officially known as the Port of Rotterdam North Sea Jazz Festival. The port authorities, city council and ...

Why is Rotterdam a water pioneer? “Water management is a necessity in Rotterdam,” Aboutaleb explains. “85 per cent of the city lies up to seven metres below sea level.