Stories from Rotterdam · Netherlands
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Feyenoord Director To Join Monterrey
Feyenoord director Dennis de Kloeser is departing the club to join Monterrey in Mexico. He will serve as the sporting director for the Mexican club starting this coming summer. De Kloeser has previously worked in Mexico, according to the source.
NPO Radio 1
Netherlands Prepares For Hantavirus Patients
The World Health Organization is tracking passengers following a death confirmed to be from Hantavirus on a Dutch cruise ship. The WHO warned of potential human-to-human transmission after three deaths and seven infections were reported on the Redias ship.
Tokyo FM
Ayasse Ueda Chases Feyenoord Scoring Record
Feyenoord player Ayasse Ueda has scored 25 goals so far this season. The only player to score more in a single season for Feyenoord in the last 20 years was Graziano Pelle, who recorded 27 goals. Ueda is currently pursuing this scoring record.
NPO Radio 1
Rotterdam Municipality Ends Contract With ICT Firm Centric
The municipality of Rotterdam has terminated its partnership with ICT company Centric. This decision was made due to Centric allegedly violating agreements and repeatedly missing deadlines.
Bluesky Social
Magnum Ice Cream Faces Thin Margins, Seeks Growth
Magnum ice cream operates in a market with thin margins, and the company is focused on achieving revenue growth. This growth strategy requires influencing consumers to purchase their products. The company's product line includes items like Kalipso, Twister, Split, and Raketje.
BNR Nieuwsradio
Unilever To Spin Off Ben & Jerry's
Unilever plans to divest its ice cream division to focus on other business segments. The division currently holds a 20 percent global market share. The unit is valued at approximately 8 billion euros. The new entity will be named the Magnum Ice Cream Company.
BNR Nieuwsradio
Elderly Woman Trapped Under Tram In Rotterdam
An 80-year-old woman became trapped between a tram and the rails in Rotterdam this afternoon. The woman was taken to the hospital and remained conscious, according to a police spokesperson. The cause of the incident is currently unknown, according to regional broadcaster Rijnmond. Emergency services have freed the woman and transported her to a hospital. An 80-year-old woman became trapped under a tram on the Kol Singel in Rotterdam. Emergency responders removed her from under the vehicle and transported her to a hospital in urgent condition. The accident has caused disruption to tram traffic in the city.
NPO Radio 1
Explosion And Fire Target Rotterdam Home
An explosion occurred at the front door of a residence in Rotterdam on Wednesday night. The blast was followed by a fire that forced the occupants to flee the house. The residents stated to media that they have no connection to criminal activities or drug plantations.
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Museum Phoenix Acquires Rare Anne Frank Diary Edition
The Phoenix Museum in Rotterdam announced today that it has been the owner of a unique first edition of The Diary of Anne Frank for one year. This specific edition of The Diary of Anne Frank originally consisted of only 3,000 copies. The printing was overseen by Otto Frank.
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Netherlands Rejects Argentine Soybean Meal Shipments
The Netherlands has turned away at least two shipments of soybean meal originating from Argentina.
Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine