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ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (WRGB) — The trial of Anthony Lewis, charged in a 2023 double homicide of his mother and stepfather
including two counts of first-degree murder
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during which Rotterdam was heavily destroyed
Modern architecture is Rotterdam's main feature
and a waterfront lined with skyscrapers create the atmosphere of a metropolis breathing avant-garde
There is also one of the best food markets in Europe here
And it’s not just a port city – it's an architectural lab that inspires everyone
Rotterdam doesn't look like a city with classic Dutch charm
but every tourist here will find something to fall in love with
and the famous International Court of Justice
It's also a center of classical art where masterpieces by Vermeer and Rembrandt are housed
Just 15 minutes away - the beaches of Scheveningen with a promenade
theatrical cheese markets are held in the main square
The atmosphere is that of real provincial Holland - with canals
People come here not only for the famous cheese market
The old town is a perfect postcard from the Netherlands: narrow streets
A city of inspiration where every building looks like a film set
It's world-famous for its Delftware porcelain
Delft is also the birthplace of the world-renowned artist Johannes Vermeer
and ideal for a walking tour between canals
An archipelago in the North Sea where nature is the star
Some of the territory is protected by UNESCO
and the region is known for its language and culture
Read also about seven amazing towns for a true getaway in Germany.
Sources: the official tourism portal of the Netherlands holland.com
The Hague & Friesland Official Tourism Boards
Hugo Bueno has been on loan at Feyenoord this season
with Wolves officials having hope he would play regularly after struggled for minutes at Molineux last term
making 28 appearances across all competitions
he will hope to be building on this season in 2025/26 and playing regularly again
Bournemouth were recently credited with an interest in Bueno ahead of the summer transfer window
But Molineux News has also been told that Bueno could be Rayan Ait-Nouri’s replacement at Wolves next season
Robin van Persie became Feyenoord’s new manager
after Brian Priske was sacked for inconsistent results
with the former Arsenal and Manchester United striker winning seven of his 10 games in charge to date
It is a good chance for Bueno to learn from a top former Premier League player – and it seems van Persie is actually pretty keen to continue working with Bueno
Feyenoord probeert Hugo Bueno langer in Rotterdam-Zuid te houden. Het huurcontract van de 22-jarige linksback loopt na dit seizoen af: https://t.co/96gT4zpzjj
He is quoted by Voetbal International as saying: “In principle
We are looking at the option of extending that
We think he fits in with Feyenoord and the team culture.”
Bueno will now be having discussions with Wolves officials about his future when he returns to Molineux this summer
loaning Bueno out again next season doesn’t feel particularly smart
Certainly, if Rayan Ait-Nouri leaves then he cannot be allowed to leave
Bueno is perfectly primed to succeed the Algerian and would save the club millions on a replacement via the transfer market
The money made from Ait-Nouri’s sale could then be used to strengthen other positions
Although he’d likely want regular football
there could be potential for Ait-Nouri to play further forward next term – in Matheus Cunha’s position
freeing up the left wing-back role for Bueno
A second loan to Feyenoord seemingly wouldn’t really help Wolves
He should either be kept or sold for pure profit
Van Persie’s Feyenoord win a match without a single shot on target
Thuram and Calhanoglu send Inter into Champions League quarterfinals
Robin van Persie is proving his critics wrong after making a sensational start as head coach of Feyenoord, guiding the club to their best league opening in over five decades.
Since taking charge, the former Manchester United and Arsenal striker has led Feyenoord to seven wins and one draw in his first eight Eredivisie matches, matching a record only surpassed by the legendary Ernst Happel, who won all eight games at the start of the 1969 season.
Under van Persie, Feyenoord have been ruthless in attack, racking up 24 goals in their current seven-game winning streak. The team’s dynamic, attacking style has won over fans and silenced early doubts from the Dutch media.
Van Persie began his coaching journey at Feyenoord’s youth academy before briefly managing Heerenveen. His appointment in Rotterdam initially raised eyebrows, with critics questioning whether he was ready for a top job at a title-challenging club.
Those doubts have quickly faded, with Feyenoord now firmly in the Eredivisie title race and playing their most exciting football in years. The club’s remarkable form has fans dreaming of glory—and van Persie’s bold start suggests bigger things may lie ahead.
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2025 Ivan Perisic's triple strike kept PSV's faint title hopes alive
Photo: ANP/Maurice van SteenPSV Eindhoven have closed the gap on Ajax at the top of the Eredivisie to four points with three matches to play as Croatian veteran Ivan Perisic bagged a hat-trick against Fortuna Sittard
Perisic scored twice in the first half
before Noa Lang swept in a cross from Guus Til in the 57th minute
Fortuna pulled a goal back through Jasper Dalhaus’s chipped half-volley
but Perisic had the last word after being picked out by Til
The result adds spice to PSV’s clash next weekend with Feyenoord, who won by the same scoreline at Heracles on Saturday
with both clubs still in contention to grab the second Champions League group stage berth
the first after slaloming into the penalty area from the right wing
before Hwang In-Boem’s deflected shot gave Feyenoord a 3-0 half-time lead
Heracles briefly threatened a comeback when Luka Kulenovic slotted home from close range in the 73rd minute
but teenager Givairo Reid restored Feyenoord’s lead five minutes later
AZ Alkmaar boosted their chances of playing in Europe next season with a 3-0 win over their cup final conquerors
to secure a home draw in the Conference League play-offs
A shot by Sven Mijnans took a deflection off two Go Ahead defenders to give AZ an early lead
Defender Wouter Goes scored the second from a corner just before half-time
while substitute Jayden Addai tucked away the third after Ruben van Bommel made a strong run down the left-hand side to create the opening
Twente Enschede are also guaranteed a home tie in the play-offs after Sem Steijn scored his 24th goal of the season against Sparta
Groningen are in pole position to bag the final play-off place as they fired six goals past ailing RKC Waalwijk
with Stije Resink the only player to score twice
The club from Tilburg came within seven minutes of ending their eight-match losing streak with a win at NEC
but a late equaliser by Kento Shiogai meant they had to settle for a point
The result means means Willem II cannot finish higher than 16th, while both PEC Zwolle and NAC Breda, whose basement clash ended in a 3-1 win for PEC
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De Kooning painted the work in 1969 during one of his most productive periods
in his East Hampton studio at the far end of Long Island
The bright light of the Atlantic Ocean there often reminded him of the Netherlands
22-year-old Willem de Kooning hastily left Rotterdam for New York without saying goodbye
De Kooning was born on Zaagmolenstraat in Rotterdam and had long dreamed of the United States
told him stories and gave him an American football as a boy
De Kooning discovered jazz and the Charleston in Rotterdam’s lively nightlife
and with friends he made plans to cross the ocean
“To get rich,” as he would later say in interviews
he departed from one of the Rotterdam docks where Fenix now stands
as New York became the center of the art world
Willem de Kooning was embraced as an American Master
De Kooning never disowned his Rotterdam roots
In a letter to his father he wrote: “And as I go to bed
Director of Fenix: “De Kooning’s migration story is as colorful as his work
He began life in poverty in North Rotterdam
boarded a ship nearly a hundred years ago as a stowaway without a valid ticket
and ended up as a celebrated artist in New York
It’s almost symbolic that this painting from his golden years will now be permanently displayed in a former harbor warehouse in the city he once left behind.”
Fenix is the new art museum about migration
It is located in a restored historic warehouse from 1923
standing on the very docks in Rotterdam where millions of people began new lives—on their way to the United States or Canada
Fenix presents works by over a hundred artists from every continent
showing that migration is both timeless and universal
In addition to the international art collection
the museum will also feature the Suitcase Maze
an installation of 2,000 suitcases donated by individuals
On the ground floor is Plein: a 2,000-square-meter covered city square open to everyone’s ideas
where programs will be co-created with Fenix
Various kitchens in Fenix tell migration stories—through the museum café
The museum’s largest artwork and centerpiece is the thirty-meter-high Tornado
with two intertwined staircases spiraling up through the atrium and piercing the glass roof to meet at the panoramic viewing deck
The Tornado is designed by Chinese firm MAD Architects
Fenix is the first museum building in Europe designed by a Chinese architectural firm
has been installed this week in a daylight showcase specially designed for it at Fenix
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The Museum Boijmans van Beuningen has since confirmed that scratches are now visible on the lower part of the painting
housed at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam
has been damaged by a child who made “small scratches” on the work
a publicly accessible storage facility located beside the main museum
A museum statement confirms that the painting sustained superficial damage and
scratches are visible in the unvarnished paint layer in the lower part of the painting
“We are currently researching the next steps for the treatment of the painting
We expect that the work will be able to be shown again in the future,” the museum says in a statement
confirming that conservation expertise are being sought in the Netherlands and abroad
It is unclear who will pay for the repairs and conservation of the work but the statement adds: “Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen provides no information on the valuation of the painting
the possible costs associated with the conservation of the painting or the further handling of this matter
Images of the damage will not be circulated.”
Rothko’s Orange Red Yellow (1961) sold for $86.8m at Christie's in New York in 2012, setting an auction record for the late Abstract Expressionist artist.
which includes more than 115 works from international collections
feature9 September 2021Extract | How the colours in ancient Pompeian frescoes ‘spoke’ to Mark Rothko A new book by the art historian Ben Street attempts to demystify how we look at art and argues for reacting instinctively to what we see
comment26 February 2019Rothko deserves better, SFMoMAThe San Francisco museum plans to sell Untitled (1960) at Sotheby's for between $35m and $50m
A special committee appointed two years ago to develop new solar regulations in the town of Rotterdam will have three months to complete the final stages of its work that was expanded last year to tackle other green energy system regulations
ROTTERDAM — A special committee appointed two years ago to develop new solar regulations in the town of Rotterdam will have three more months to complete the final stages of its work that was expanded last year to tackle other green energy system regulations
The Energy Advisory Committee will have until Aug
31 to complete its work drafting regulations for wind energy systems after town lawmakers last week approved a three-month extension for the appointment of the volunteer committee
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The Port of Rotterdam Authority has launched Carbonbid
a new sustainability initiative aimed at supporting companies in the port area to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
the program encourages businesses ranging from port-based firms to start-ups and equipment manufacturers to submit proposals for emission-reduction projects
The initiative targets emissions not covered by the European Emissions Trading System
focusing on areas currently underserved by regulation
Funding will be awarded based on cost-effectiveness
with priority given to projects that deliver the most emission reductions per euro
Carbonbid is part of the port’s broader strategy to become climate neutral and future proof
Projects eligible for support must aim to cut emissions by at least 100 tons
Companies can apply for up to €700,000
and applications must be submitted by 18 July
At least five projects will receive funding
According to Port Authority Commercial Director Matthijs van Doorn
Carbonbid is a pilot effort to test whether targeted financial incentives can accelerate sustainability efforts
It complements ongoing measures like rent discounts for companies investing in emission reductions
Contracts with selected participants will be finalized in January 2026
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A new trial date has been set for the man accused of killing his parents in Rotterdam
Anthony Lewis is set to go to trial in Schenectady County Court on May 5 at 9:30 a.m
This comes after a mistrial was declared due to an error made by the prosecution
Lewis stabbed his mother and stepfather to death in July 2023
He was arrested a week and a half later in Pennsylvania
He faces life in prison without parole if convicted
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Geoffrey Kamworor and Jackline Cherono completed a Kenyan double at the NN Marathon Rotterdam
clocking respective times of 2:04:33 and 2:21:14 to win at the World Athletics Gold Label road race on Sunday (13)
Kamworor finished clear ahead of Ethiopia’s Chala Regasa (2:05:06) and Chimdessa Debele (2:05:26) to clinch the third marathon victory of his career and his first since his New York City Marathon triumph in 2019
Cherono was an even more dominant winner of the women’s race
as she ran a PB to claim victory by a minute ahead of Ethiopia’s Aminet Ahmed (2:22:14) and Azmera Gebru (2:22:15)
multiple world half marathon champion Kamworor formed part of a four-strong lead group at 30km
He made a winning move just after the 35km mark and continued on to take the title
adding another victory to the two marathon wins he claimed in New York in 2017 and 2019
“I’m so happy,” said Kamworor
“It was windy but I’m happy to have made the best of it.”
Cherono reached the half marathon mark in 1:09:14 and forged on unchallenged to win the second marathon of her career by exactly a minute
She adds this victory to her Kosice Peace Marathon win in 2023
her time of 2:21:14 improving on her previous PB of 2:21:40 set in Hamburg in April last year
Women1 Jackline Cherono (KEN) 2:21:142 Aminet Ahmed (ETH) 2:22:143 Azmera Gebru (ETH) 2:22:154 Tiruye Mesfin (ETH) 2:22:275 Dolshi Tesfu (ERI) 2:23:17
Men1 Geoffrey Kamworor (KEN) 2:04:332 Chala Regasa (ETH) 2:05:063 Chimdessa Debele (ETH) 2:05:264 Kennedy Kimutai (KEN) 2:05:275 Alex Chesiro Masai (KEN) 2:08:03
Ethiopia’s Bedatu Hirpa claimed her second marathon win of the year while Benard Biwott also secured victory at the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris
The women’s race came down to a thrilling sprint finish and Hirpa managed to hold off her compatriot Dera Dida to win by four seconds - 2:20:45 to 2:20:49
Kenya’s Angela Tanui was third in 2:21:07
Hirpa also won the Dubai Marathon in January
Biwott strode away from his rivals with around 10km remaining and was unchallenged
reaching the finish line in a PB of 2:05:25
It was his second marathon race and his second win
Djibouti’s Ibrahim Hassan was second in a national record of 2:06:13
while Kenya’s Sila Kiptoo was third in a PB of 2:06:21
Women1 Bedatu Hirpa (ETH) 2:20:452 Dera Dida (ETH) 2:20:493 Angela Tanui (KEN) 2:21:074 Magdalena Shauri (TAN) 2:21:315 Kasanesh Baze (ETH) 2:24:35
Men1 Benard Biwott (KEN) 2:05:252 Ibrahim Hassan (DJI) 2:06:133 Sila Kiptoo (KEN) 2:06:214 Enock Kinyamal (KEN) 2:06:325 Dominic Ngeno (KEN) 2:06:37
Italy’s Nadia Battocletti and Yann Schrub of France claimed 10km titles
Belgium’s Chloe Herbiet and Jimmy Gressier of France secured half marathon success
and Spain’s Fatima Azzahraa Ouhaddou Nafie and Italy’s Iliass Aouani won the marathon races at the European Running Championships in Brussels-Leuven on Saturday and Sunday (12-13)
The weekend kicked off with the half marathon races on Saturday
Herbiet led a Belgian 1-2 on home soil in the women’s race
winning in 1:10:43 ahead of Juliette Thomas in 1:10:57
Gressier won the men’s title in 59:45
The 10km and marathon events took place on Sunday
Battocletti won the 10km title in 31:10 for her fourth European gold in just over 10 months
while Schrub claimed his 10km crown in 27:37
Ouhaddou Nafie overcame a heavy fall to win the women’s marathon in 2:27:14
while Aouani ran 2:09:05 to win the men’s race by three seconds
OCI and James Fisher Fendercare successfully conducted an ammonia bunkering pilot between two vessels at a terminal in the port of Rotterdam on 12 April
This marks an important step in preparing the port for vessels bunkering clean ammonia
The first ships capable of using ammonia as a bunker fuel are expected in 2026 or 2027
The pilot involved transferring 800 cubic meters of liquid
cold ammonia at -33 degrees Celsius between two ships
This took about 2.5 hours and was conducted alongside a new quay at the Maasvlakte 2 APM terminal
The demonstration validated the port of Rotterdam safety framework for ammonia bunkering
establishing that it is possible to do this safely and without ammonia release in the port
Rotterdam is the world’s second largest bunker port
with approximately ten million tonnes of fuel bunkered annually
the Port of Rotterdam Authority aims to enable the bunkering of all alternative low-carbon fuels in the future
promoting greater sustainability for international shipping
Ammonia has the advantage of being carbon-free
meaning it does not emit CO2 when combusted
which shares the same chemical properties as clean ammonia
clean ammonia (low carbon) is expected to play a key role in the large-scale decarbonisation of shipping
Introduction and upscaling of ammonia as a shipping fuel is also possible because the industry already produces
transports and distributes ammonia to end users worldwide
The port of Rotterdam uses the international Port Readiness Level assessment tool to prepare for all new marine fuels
To properly prepare the port to receive and bunker ships using new fuels
various steps will be taken to ensure that all regulatory
infrastructural and supply factors are in order
The port has already fully implemented this method for LNG and
the pilot concludes level 6 and raises the port’s readiness to level 7
with all safety procedures ready to allow bunkering on a project basis
the port of Rotterdam is ensuring that it is prepared for bunkering of the first ammonia-fuelled ships
The learnings of the pilot and the established procedures will be disseminated to the EU
The European MAGPIE programme brings together various ports
universities and companies to work jointly on innovation and sustainability
This consortium wants to combine the supply and use of green energy in ports and use innovation to increase the efficiency of logistics
The programme includes several pilot projects
R&D Center Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping is involved in the pilot and will drive the further dissemination of the knowledge and experience gained to the international community
MAGPIE has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program
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ROTTERDAM, Amsterdam, December 17, 2024 -- Power2X has announced a strategic collaboration with Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) to implement Honeywell UOP’s eFiningTM methanol-to-jet processing technology in Power2X’s eFuels Rotterdam project -- a large-scale production and storage hub for sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and synthetic
ultra-low carbon fuels in the Port of Rotterdam
The Rotterdam facility will use locally produced green hydrogen and imported methanol produced from green hydrogen and biogenic carbon as feedstock to create electrofuels (eFuels)
These eFuels are a class of synthetic fuels that can help displace a portion of fossil fuels
hydrogen produced from renewable energy and water) and carbon dioxide to create eMethanol
which can then be converted into sustainable fuels like eSAF or other synthetic drop-in fuels
The project underscores how technology is shaping the future of aviation and the energy transition
two megatrends that align with Honeywell’s portfolio
"Accelerating the energy transition requires developing next-generation energy assets at an industrial scale and deploying cutting-edge technology to unlock new value chains
delivering clean energy where it's most needed,” said Occo Roelofsen
“Our collaboration with Honeywell on eFuels Rotterdam marks a significant step forward in producing Sustainable Aviation Fuels in the heart of Europe."
The Power2X production facility will have the capacity to produce more than 250,000 tonnes per year of eSAF
Honeywell’s eFining technology will play a central role in production
enabling the conversion of methanol into eFuels with low emissions and high efficiency
"The world needs a greater supply of sustainable aviation fuel in order to help decarbonize the aviation sector," said Barry Glickman
vice president and general manager of Sustainable Technology Solutions at Honeywell
“Honeywell’s eFining technology uses hydrogen and carbon dioxide
to produce SAF that helps airlines meet ambitious European fuel mandates.”
Honeywell UOP eFining can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 88% compared to conventional jet fuel.1 When blended with conventional jet fuel
eSAF is a drop-in replacement fuel that requires no changes to aircraft technology or fuel infrastructure
Europe’s ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation has already mandated the increased use of SAF
Power 2X’s facility is a crucial player in Europe’s energy transition as it has the potential to supply 40% of the required eSAF volume when it enters operation around the turn of the decade
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derived from a 3rd-party study of methanol production from green hydrogen and CO2 captured from biomass processing
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After a dire run of form, manager Joseph Oosting has acknowledged that his Twente side must be much better if they are to attain continental football next season. As reported by Voetbal International
Oosting said: “Everyone knows that it has to be better
“But it is true that we have had to shift in crucial positions in the team and that is never beneficial. That is a difference from last year.” Twente will have to do without Sam Lammers for the remainder of the season after he dislocated his shoulder in training
Sitting 5th in the table and almost assured of a Play-off place
it’s key that their players remain fit and they pick up points in the last few games to gain some much-needed momentum
Another piece of bad news for The Tukkers is the confirmation of Sem Steijn’s summer move to Feyenoord. Regarding the sale of Eredivisie’s top scorer
that is what we stand for and we succeeded with Sem
For Sem it is a great step towards the top of the Netherlands
Twente travel to Rotterdam to take on a Sparta side who are pushing the Play-offs and picked up a valuable point against Leaders Ajax last week
is in a positive mood ahead of the clash against his son’s current team
Reported by Voetbal International, he said: “We are simply going to try to finish as high as possible
We know about the toughness of the programme
although I have said from the start that we can get points in all those matches.”
Sparta come into the match unbeaten in seven and sit in 10th
five points off 8th place with a game in hand
With the last meeting between the clubs ending in a 1-1 draw back in August
Sparta will be incredibly confident of continuing their excellent run under the stewardship of Maurice Steijn
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ROTTERDAM, Netherlands -- Carlos Alcaraz secured his first indoor title by beating Alex de Minaur in the final of the Rotterdam Open on Sunday
6-2 to become the first Spanish champion in the tournament's 52-year history
It was a 17th title for the 21-year-old Alcaraz but his first indoor one
"This week has been a really good week," Alcaraz said
Coming here (not) feeling 100% well with the cold but after every day I'm feeling better and better
"It was the first time that I (was) playing here and you (fans) made it like I've been playing this tournament for a long time."
De Minaur lost to Jannik Sinner in last year's Rotterdam final
"We're pushing for bigger and better things," the Australian said
"It's been two years now with this runner-up trophy
I'm hoping I'll get my hand on the winners' one day."
times and standings - full listDiscover the leading times from the 2025 Rotterdam Marathon as Geoffrey Kamworor and Jackline Cherono completed a Kenyan double in the Netherlands
Kamworor, 32, secured the men's title with ease, crossing the finish line in 2:04:33, ahead of Ethiopians Chala Regasa (2:05:06) and Chimdessa Debele (2:05:26).
In the women's elite race, Cherono, 26, was even more emphatic. She clocked 2:21:15, exactly a minute clear of Aminet Ahmed of Ethiopia who edged out compatriot Azmera Gebru for second place.
Below are the race results for the men’s and women’s elite races at the 2025 Rotterdam Marathon.
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Rothko Painting In Rotterdam Museum Damaged By Child
A young visitor has caused damage to Mark Rothko’s Grey
a painting valued at up to €50 million (approximately £42.5 million)
at Rotterdam’s Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
The incident occurred during what the museum described as an “unguarded moment.” A spokesperson confirmed the damage was “superficial,” with minor scratches visible on the unvarnished paint layer in the lower section
The museum is now consulting conservation experts in the Netherlands and internationally to determine the next steps for restoration
“We expect the work will be displayable again in the future,” they added
The painting was on view in the museum’s Depot—a publicly accessible storage space—as part of an exhibition showcasing “public favourites” from the collection
Conservation Manager at the Fine Art Restoration Company
explained that modern unvarnished paintings like Rothko’s are particularly vulnerable
and bold colour fields mean even minor damage is immediately noticeable,” she said
“Scratches to the upper layers can significantly alter the viewer’s experience.”
This is not the first time a Rothko has been damaged
his Black on Maroon (1958) was defaced at Tate Modern by Wlodzimierz Umaniec
The restoration took 18 months and cost around £200,000
“Rothko’s works are notoriously difficult to restore due to his intricate use of pigments and resins,” he noted
The absence of varnish further complicates conservation efforts
leaving the painting exposed to environmental factors
Head of Specie and Fine Arts at Aon explained that fine art insurance typically covers accidental damage
Insurers usually dispatch loss adjusters to assess the damage
The museum has not confirmed liability but has previously billed visitors for damages
a tourist was charged for repairs after stepping on Wim T
Schippers’ Pindakaasvloer (Peanut Butter Floor)
“It’s standard procedure for those who damage art to cover costs,” a museum spokesperson said at the time
The Netherlands has seen several high-profile art mishaps in recent years
Andy Warhol prints were damaged during a botched robbery in Oisterwijk
while a town hall accidentally discarded 46 artworks
including a Warhol portrait of former Dutch Queen Beatrix
conservators are now meticulously documenting the damage and researching past restoration techniques
“Rothko’s works seem cursed,” Helm remarked
“This isn’t the first—and likely won’t be the last.”
one of the seminal figures of 20th-century New York Abstract Expressionism
revolutionised abstraction with his luminous
meditative canvases that sought to evoke raw human emotion through colour and form
Rothko later studied at Yale before abandoning academia for the bohemian intensity of New York’s art scene
gradually gave way to his signature style—vast
pulsating fields of colour that seemed to breathe with an almost spiritual resonance
Rothko had distilled his compositions into stacked rectangular forms
as if hovering between presence and dissolution
were not mere paintings but immersive experiences
intended to envelop the viewer in what Rothko described as “the tragic and the timeless.” Deeply intellectual yet distrustful of the art world’s commodification
he famously withdrew from a prestigious commission for the Four Seasons restaurant
Plagued by depression and disillusionment in his final years
His paintings—once dismissed as simplistic—now command record-breaking sums
yet their true power lies in their ability to articulate the ineffable
transforming colour into a language of transcendence
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the decision was made: the go-live on Monday could proceed
you see that the cultural fit with the Port of Rotterdam Authority
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the Port of Rotterdam Authority has established a solid foundation for further innovation
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this most recent program was embedded within an academic course for credit
requiring students to submit a letter of intention and actively contribute to trip preparations
This holistic approach ensured participants were fully invested in every aspect of the journey
At the heart of the trip was the collaboration with RAvB’s Studio10 initiative
which focused on creating a shared vision for the youth and community of Feijenood
Students supported the project through workshops
all aimed at fostering community empowerment
offering students a comprehensive view of urban development practices in Northern Europe
The trip offered an invaluable opportunity to compare urban development approaches
characterized by a top-down planning strategy
prioritizes efficiency and centralized decision-making but risks excluding marginalized voices
empowering communities to co-create solutions tailored to their unique needs
Balancing these approaches was a recurring theme
as students explored how to combine the efficiency of top-down planning with the inclusivity of grassroots initiatives
Students experienced the vibrant culture of the Netherlands and Belgium
from sampling local cuisines to exploring historic sites
A particularly memorable moment came during Ramadan when the community hosted the group for a traditional Turkish meal after their presentations
exemplifying the spirit of cultural exchange and mutual respect
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Morgan’s collaboration with RAvB and the broader Rotterdam community underscores the importance of global partnerships in addressing urban challenges
circular design principles with community-driven approaches
students contributed to a vision of equitable and resilient urban development—a vision that aligns with Morgan’s commitment to sustainability and innovation
This transformative experience was made possible through the support of the Baltimore-Rotterdam Sister City Committee and the generosity of sponsors
Their contributions enabled students to engage in this life-changing educational journey
they brought back not only new skills and knowledge but also a renewed commitment to tackling urban challenges with creativity and compassion
This trip set the stage for future collaborations
ensuring that Morgan State University remains at the forefront of global architectural and urban design education
This experience exemplifies the power of international education to inspire the next generation of architects and planners to think globally while acting locally
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Picture by REUTERS/Piroschka Van De WouwBy Rory Jiwani & Nischal Schwager-PatelCarlos Alcaraz has his first title of 2025 after beating Alex de Minaur in the final of the Rotterdam Open on Sunday (9 February)
6-2 in just under two hours to complete a 17th career ATP Tour event triumph and his first indoors
securing the title on his tournament debut in the Netherlands
Alcaraz becomes the first Spanish champion in tournament history while claiming his sixth ATP 500 title
The man from Murcia was taken the distance for the third time this week by his Australian opponent who had reached the final without dropping a set
De Minaur's improved serving in set two saw him level the match
and he saw off a break point early in the decider
But the four-time Slam winner broke to 15 in the sixth game to lead 4-2
and converted a second match point to clinch the trophy
Next up for the world number three is another ATP 500 event
is investigating the cause of a fire that has resulted in the temporary suspension of processing and production activities at the operator’s 1.4-million tonne/year (tpy) renewable fuels refinery on the Port of Rotterdam in Rotterdam
8 fire was quickly extinguished and did not lead to any injuries
but the incident forced the shutdown of operations at the refinery
which—based on initial assessments—will remain offline for several weeks
The operator said it is actively working to mitigate impacts to the refinery customers but advised deliveries of renewable diesel volumes from the site would be affected during the shutdown period
Neste said repair works would begin as soon as possible
The early November unplanned shutdown at Rotterdam
has resulted in a slight decrease in Neste’s 2024 guidance on its anticipated system-wide renewable product total sales volume
which the operator revised downward to about 3.7 million tpy (± 5%) from a previous guidance of 3.9 million tpy (± 5%)
The revised guidance reflects the shortfall in renewable diesel production from Rotterdam
as the operator’s earlier 2024 guidance on SAF volumes remains unchanged at 335,000-480,000 tpy
Neste currently produces renewable fuels at manufacturing sites in Porvoo
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St Louis CITY SC loaned Nökkvi Thórisson to Eredivisie club Sparta Rotterdam through the end of June with a purchase option at the end of the loan
The loan move opens up an international spot on the roster
“Having challenging himself and gaining valuable experience here in St
this loan move presents Nökkvi with a fantastic opportunity to continue his development in a competitive European league,” said Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel
“Sparta Rotterdam has a rich history and a strong ambition which makes it an ideal environment for Nökkvi to continue improving as a player.”
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and has since recorded six goal contributions (five goals and one assist) in 44 appearances across all competitions
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Designing safe and reliable routes is the core of intelligent shipping
existing methods for industrial use are inadequate
primarily due to the lack of considering company preferences and ship maneuvering characteristics
here we introduce a methodological framework that integrates maritime knowledge and autonomous maneuvering model
the framework offers customized routes for companies with specific routing preferences
The autonomous maneuvering model then evaluates the safety and reliability of the routes by considering ship motion characteristics and ocean hydrodynamics
We validate its effectiveness on the world’s longest Green and Digital Shipping Corridor between Singapore and Rotterdam
Results demonstrate that our model can provide customized route design for companies and enhance safety for shipping
The framework could serve as a fundamental structure to build a fully digitalized platform for route customization and evaluation for global shipping
optimizing operational decision-making and safety assurance
This gap in research highlights the pressing need for approaches that meet both safety and operational efficiency standards
there is currently no related research that is able to design routes with coordination of actual ship maneuvering characteristics
To incorporate company-specific preferences and ship maneuverability for modern shipping operations, the present study introduces a model-data dual driven framework that integrates maritime knowledge extracted from AIS data with an autonomous maneuvering model for smart shipping. The framework consists of three stages, as shown in Fig. 1.
In Stage 1, data preprocessing is carried out by conducting data cleaning, compression, and extraction to provide high-quality ship trajectories.
In Stage 3, an autonomous navigation model is established to test the reliability of the designed route. This model incorporates a ship nonlinear maneuvering model, guidance module, navigation module, and automatic control system. Autonomous maneuvering tests are then conducted, and the resulting maneuvering commands can be applied to ship autopilot or assist in manual operations during real-world navigation while reducing human errors and enhancing navigation safety.
“Improved Hierarchical Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise”
the model-data dual driven framework offers a more practical solution to maritime shipping by enhancing transportation safety and intelligence
The main contributions of our research are: (1) we introduce a knowledge-driven approach for shipping route design by integrating valuable information extracted from AIS data
This approach provides advantages over the previous works as it can facilitate customized route design for shipping companies with specific preferences including sailing channels
(2) We further provide an autonomous maneuvering digital model of a real ship to verify the shipping safety for the designed route by simulating the ship maneuvering
the model incorporates the motion characteristics of real ships
providing enhanced safety assurances for maritime shipping
Results showcase that the approach demonstrates strong flexibility in customized route design for shipping companies with various preferences
as evidenced by the case study of the world’s longest digital corridor between Singapore and Rotterdam
We further demonstrate that the autonomous maneuvering model can effectively assess the ship maneuvering performance and collision risk before actual navigation
The generated control commands serve as a valuable reference for manual operations by the ship operators
This framework serves as a foundational step for future studies on developing more complex digital platforms for intelligent shipping
Our research can potentially provide inspiration for the industry on integrating both maritime big data and advanced automatic technology to facilitate route design
which is essential to enhance efficiency and safety assurance for maritime transport
The objective of this case study is to design two appropriate routes for China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO
the largest shipping company in China) to travel between Singapore and Rotterdam and evaluate the safety and reliability of the routes through maneuvering test
The dataset contains global AIS data for container ships covering the entire year of 2021
Readers can access the original dataset or the dataset that has been pre-processed by the authors through the repository link in “Data availability” statement
A maritime knowledge base that consists general information (distribution
and ship affiliations) and local information (movement patterns
and shipping behaviors) is formulated here
which will be the main support for route design
b show the distribution of flags and companies of all the trajectories traversing between Singapore and Rotterdam; c–f showcase the distribution of Course Over Ground (COG)
and Speed Over Ground (SOG) of all the AIS messages; g denotes the visualized AIS messages between Singapore and Rotterdam; h
i showcase the distribution of voyage days and average voyage speed of all the trajectories
We attribute this phenomenon to longer voyages during Spring
during which ships predominantly maintain high-speed sailing
ships spend less time sailing at high speeds
a Local trajectory set 1; b Local trajectory set 2; c Local trajectory set 3; d Nodes identification and traffic volume of trajectory set 1; e Visualized traffic flows of trajectory set 1
a Shipping routes for the major companies
where the blue lines denote the routes starting from Singapore while the red lines are those starting from Rotterdam
these are COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company)
and Hapag-Lloyd; b the extracted movement patterns of these companies from the actual trajectories
Blue lines represent trajectories departing from Singapore
while red lines represent trajectories departing from Rotterdam
a Clustering results of the shipping behaviors
where the first row shows the clusters of ships departing from Singapore
and the second row shows the clusters of ships departing from Rotterdam; b clustering comparison between different methods
DBSCAN and DBTCAN stands for “Hierarchical Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise”
“Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise”
and “Density-Based Trajectory Clustering of Applications with Noise”
a Route planning process using maritime knowledge. The implementation details are illustrated in Supplementary Note 2 (Section 3)
b Visualized planned route 1; c visualized planned route 2
a Ship trajectory of segment 1; (a1) Zoom-in of ship turning at Cherbourg; (a2) Zoom-in of ship navigating through the Straits of Kythira; (a3) Maneuvering commands and tracking logs of the ship; b Ship trajectory of segment 2; (b1) Zoom-in of ship navigating through the Little Bitter Lake; (b2) Zoom-in of ship entering port of Singapore; (b3) Maneuvering commands and tracking logs of the ship
This is because the ship passes through multiple ports along this route
the commands generated by our model enable the ship to navigate this segment safely and reliably
indicating that these commands can be effectively used for ship navigation in real-world scenarios
we observe that various signals are synchronized
the rudder angle is strictly controlled within the maximum threshold of 40 degrees
Designing safe and reliable routes is of paramount significance for maritime transportation
our aim is to present the prospective combination of maritime knowledge and autonomous maneuvering model to facilitate intelligent shipping
providing insights for shipping route design and safety assurance for maritime transport
Our results demonstrate the framework’s potential to inspire knowledge-based route designs in the shipping industry
offering valuable insights for future global maritime operations
our maritime knowledge extraction framework efficiently retrieves both general characteristics and detailed insights into movement patterns and shipping behaviors from AIS data
The results indicate that shipping behaviors along the same route can vary due to factors such as season
shipping route is successfully designed by considering the diverse needs of shipping companies
These results highlight the potential of our study to provide professionally customized route designs for shipping companies
the framework could serve as an initial step toward establishing a global maritime transportation knowledge base
facilitating customized route design between ports worldwide for any institute
The results on the autonomous maneuvering test also provide promising inspiration to enhance safety for the maritime transportation industry
The autonomous maneuvering model collectively considers the nonlinear hydrodynamic effects and physical characteristics of ship motions
We find that the designed route can be carefully evaluated pertaining to the ship maneuvering performance and collision risk using the autonomous maneuvering model
The maneuvering commands generated during the test can be applied to ship autopilots or assist in manual operations during real-world navigation
These results highlight the effectiveness of our route testing framework in enabling pre-voyage safety assessments
providing valuable insights for route decision-makers
The framework could serve as a fundamental structure for developing more sophisticated digital platforms for navigation safety testing
our work could be extended in several key directions to further enhance its impact on the maritime industry
the development of a comprehensive global maritime knowledge base for route customization
incorporating diverse factors such as seasonal variations
could serve as a valuable resource for both shipping companies and governments
the quantitative indicators for route assessment could be further studied
Our current model needs thorough theoretical research and a deeper understanding of how companies assess route satisfaction
the autonomous maneuvering framework could be further expanded using physical engine technique like Mixed Reality (MR)
which provides precise semi-physical models for ships
By integrating this framework with a fully digitalized platform
shipping companies could simulate and evaluate routes under various conditions
these advancements would not only improve operational decision-making but also contribute to the development of intelligent and autonomous maritime transportation systems
we explored the integration of maritime knowledge extraction and autonomous maneuvering models to advance intelligent route planning and enhance safety in maritime transportation
we developed a framework capable of extracting critical insights into shipping behaviors and operational patterns
which can be used to tailor routes based on company preferences and environmental conditions
The autonomous maneuvering model further supports pre-voyage safety assessments
allowing for comprehensive evaluation of routes in terms of maneuverability and collision risk
the following key conclusions can be drawn:
The maritime knowledge extraction framework in this study demonstrates strong capability to extract valuable insights from AIS data
capturing both general movement patterns and specific shipping behaviors
These insights form a foundation for intelligent route design in the maritime industry
offering data-driven guidance for more efficient global operations
The framework enables route customization according to company preferences
considering factors such as departure seasons
This approach highlights the potential for creating a global maritime knowledge base that facilitates tailored route design to meet the diverse needs of shipping companies
The autonomous maneuvering model enhances route safety by evaluating ship maneuvering performance at pre-voyage stage
with practical applications for autopilot systems or manual navigation
could further optimize route safety and efficiency
advancing the development of intelligent maritime transportation systems
we divide the trajectories into segments when the time interval between two consecutive points exceeds a threshold value
This threshold is determined by calculating the average variations in sampling time intervals for all trajectories
we can extract the all the trajectories starting from the area of Singapore or Rotterdam
which shows a clear advantage on the clustering performance
time interval = 12 h; the ports of call along the trajectory has been successfully identified in (d); e the CPs of 133 ships docked near the port of Athens; f the characteristic points of 178 ships started from ports around Singapore; g original trajectory points; h characteristic points; i nodes extracted from (h)
CRS means the unit under Geographic Coordinate Systems (WGS84)
Route design is conducted through maritime knowledge that summarizes both general characteristics and detailed insights of the movement patterns and shipping behaviors from AIS data
the method can provide customized routes for shipping companies based on historical trajectories and vessel information to meet these requirements
We first examine the historical trajectories of the company to ascertain if any meet the specified requirements
they are directly considered as design routes
In cases where historical trajectories do not meet the requirements
we employ the following approach to find the trajectories: Based on the results of general information
we identify potential routes meeting criteria such as seasonal considerations
utilizing the movement patterns and shipping behaviors
we refine the selection to find trajectories satisfying the specific port call requirements
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An abstract painting thought to be worth millions of pounds has been damaged by a child at a gallery in the Netherlands
The painting “Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8” by artist Mark Rothko was housed at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam
it appears a young visitor got a little too close to the masterwork and touched it
The museum told The Independent the artwork had “sustained superficial damage”
which included “small scratches” in the lower part of the painting
“Conservation expertise has been sought in the Netherlands and abroad
We are currently researching the next steps for the treatment of the painting,” the statement said
No information was provided about the possible cost of restoring the artwork
and no pictures of the damage were released
“We expect that the work will be able to be shown again in the future,” the museum added
A spokesperson for the museum told Dutch media outlet Algemeen Dagblad (AD) on Friday that the damage occurred during an “unguarded moment.”
The artwork is estimated to be worth up to €50m (£42.5m)
While the museum declined to confirm the figure
Rothko paintings typically sell for millions at auction
In 2012, his painting, “Orange, red, yellow (1961)” sold at Christie’s in New York for $86.9m (£53.8m)
another painting was sold for $75.1m (£47.3m)
The museum has previously asked visitors to cover the repair costs for artworks they damaged
In 2011, a visitor who stepped on Wim T
Schippers' “Peanut Butter Platform,” consisting of a 14-meter carpet of peanut butter
was asked by the museum to cover restoration costs
“It is normal procedure for people to pay if they damage art,” a spokesperson for the museum told AD at the time
During the first three months of its display
the artwork was accidentally stepped on three times
Another Rothko painting was defaced in 2012 while on display in London’s Tate Modern museum
“Black on Maroon” was part of a series originally commissioned by the Four Seasons Restaurant in New York
a celebrated modernist skyscraper on Park Avenue
Artist Wlodzimierz Umaniec vandalised the painting in the name of his Yellowist movement
And last year, London’s National Gallery made the “unfortunate decision” to ban liquids in the wake of a spate of attacks by activists on its artworks.
“Unfortunately, we have now reached a point where we have been forced to act to protect our visitors, staff and collection,” the National Gallery said in a statement on Thursday.
“From 10am on Friday October 18 2024, no liquids can be brought into the National Gallery, except for baby formula, expressed milk and prescription medicines.”
It cited paintings including Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers, John Constable’s The Hay Wain and Velazquez’s Rokeby Venus among those targeted in “five separate attacks on iconic paintings”.
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