René de Vries (49) has been appointed (State) Harbour Master of Rotterdam, taking office on 1 March 2010. That is the date on which the current Harbour Master Jaap Lems retires. The port of Rotterdam is not unknown territory for De Vries. He began his career with the Port Authority in 1982, as crew member [...]
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Rotterdam history: The case of Han van Meegeren
19/10/2009
Marika Keblusek / NRC Handelsblad Some sixty years after his death, master forger Han van Meegeren (1889-1947) continues to intrigue: in the past few years, not one but three English-language biographies of him have appeared. In 2006, the British journalist Frank Wynne published his (rather simplistic) I Was Vermeer, and now two new books about “the [...]
Launch of the Erasmus Centre of Behavioural Ethics
19/10/2009
Rotterdam, October 2009 — Today’s society is facing a deep economic crisis not seen since the 1930s. The truly noteworthy aspect of this economic slump is that it is not just a crisis of economy – it points to a deeper crisis in moral values and in ethics. Tthe many corporate scandals surrounding AIG, Tyco, [...]
Pannenkoekenboot / Pancake Boat
17/10/2009
Take a pleasant sail along the imposing Rotterdam skyline while enjoying delicious pancakes. In a relaxed setting, eat as many pancakes as you want. Plain, apple and bacon pancakes are ready for you, and there are all sorts of foods available for garnishing your pancakes, including cheese, ham, fruit, jam and chocolate sprinkles. Of course [...]
Westin Hotel Rotterdam
17/10/2009
The Westin Hotel, situated in Rotterdam’s bustling city center, is known as the most modern, luxurious hotel in the city. Occupying the first 14 floors of the prestigious 149-metre Millennium Tower, it offers a unique view from all the rooms and suites, and guests can enjoy the Westin service that has earned it worldwide renown. [...]
Welkom in Rotterdam / Welcome to Rotterdam!
17/10/2009
Rotterdam is the second largest city in the the Netherlands, with a population of 584,046. The port of Rotterdam is the largest in Europe. From 1962 to 2004, it was the world’s busiest port; then it was superseded by Shanghai. Rotterdam is situated on the banks of the river Nieuwe Maas (‘New Meuse’), one of [...]
