Blockchain Battery Grids Are Powering Up at Lightning Speed

Equigy, a blockchain platform for managing batteries connected to the electric grid, is expanding its operations in the European Union. Equigy, a blockchain platform for managing batteries connected to the electric grid, is expanding its operations in the European Union. Ecologic technology news outlet, Green Tech Media, reported on May 29 that three major European Union’s electricity transmission system operators, or TSOs, joined Equigy’s platform.

Coinbase Now Supports Tezos Staking Rewards for UK and Some EU Users

Major crypto exchange Coinbase is rolling out Tezos staking rewards for users in the United Kingdom and three European countries. Major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is rolling out Tezos (XTZ) staking rewards for users in the United Kingdom and three European countries. In an announcement on May 28, the exchange revealed that users in the UK, France, Spain and the Netherlands are now eligible to earn interest on their XTZ holdings for depositing and holding the token on the exchange. According to Coinbase, since this feature was launched in the United States back in November, users have earned over $2 million in XTZ staking rewards. What is staking? In blockchains that use a Proof-of-Stake system, staking enables network participants to earn a form of “interest” on their holdings, as long as they are willing to lock up their funds to help maintain the operations of the network. The system works because, as opposed to Proof-of-Work systems such as Bitcoin (BTC), nodes in a PoS network are engaged in validating blocks, rather than mining them.  Validators for each block on the network are selected, algorithmically, on the basis of the number of tokens a given node has staked in their wallet — i.e.

Coinbase Extends Tezos Staking Rewards to 4 European Countries

Coinbase is rolling out its Tezos staking service to the UK, Spain, France and the Netherlands.

Dutch PM did not visit dying mother until end due to coronavirus rules: statement

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte did not visit his 96-year-old mother for more than eight weeks until hours before her death this month due to lockdown measures in the Netherlands, his office said on Tuesday.

Dutch PM unable to visit dying mother because he obeyed Covid-19 care home rules

The Netherlands' premier stuck to the strict rules imposed to curb the spread of the disease

Dutch PM Mark Rutte did not visit dying mother due to Covid-19 restrictions

Office of the PM says Rutte ‘complied with all directives’ and did not see his mother in the weeks before her death Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his dying mother in her final weeks because he obeyed coronavirus restrictions against visiting care homes, his office has said. The news about Rutte emerged as Britain was gripped by a political row over allegations that the top aide to prime minister Boris Johnson broke Covid-19 rules to travel cross-country to stay on his parents’ estate.

Merkel Plan for EU Debt Meets Opposition From Budget Hardliners

(Bloomberg) -- The opposition to plans for the European Union to collectively finance its response to the coronavirus recession is taking shape after four members proposed a temporary fund for emergency loans as an alternative.In a joint paper, the leaders of Austria, Denmark, Sweden and The Netherlands, sometimes dubbed the “Frugal Four,” reiterated their opposition to joint debt and any direct grants and to an increased EU budget, throwing cold water on the initiative set out by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Monday.“Our objective is to provide temporary, dedicated funding through the MFF and to offer favorable loans to those who have been most severely affected by the crisis,” the four countries wrote.

Dutch court forces woman to delete Facebook photos of grandkids

A court in the Netherlands made the ruling after a judge decided the case fell under the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

WATCH: Armed police storm homes and arrest 40 people in Almeria, Murcia and Costa del Sol in Netherlands-linked drug haul dubbed ‘one of ‘Spain’s biggest’

POLICE have arrested 40 people for drug trafficking across Malaga, Almeria and Murcia.

Coronavirus: Alarm as crowds flock to European beaches

Authorities in France, the Netherlands and UK urged people to observe social-distancing rules.

Spain’s Ministry of Health warns of possible link between COVID-19 and minks

A RECENT case in the Netherlands has shed new light on the possible source of coronavirus as minks have been confirmed as hosting the COVID-19 virus.

Take Me Somewhere Nice review – quirky arthouse road movie

A teenager travels from the Netherlands to Bosnia to meet her father for the first and last time in an amusing, diverting drama The title, at once aimless and coyly, almost whimsically seductive, gives a partial sense of this film’s mood.

Could the 'liberal' Dutch have learned from Taiwan's approach to coronavirus? |

Taiwan’s Covid-19 measures could be seen as intrusive.

This Guy Found Something Very Unexpected Staring Through His 3rd-Floor Windows

A man in the Netherlands has some pretty unusual new neighbors and they spend most of the day staring at each other.

McDonald’s accused of systemic sexual harassment of its employees worldwide

Lawsuit filed by international coalition of labor unions lists numerous incidents of harassment, including attempted rape An international coalition of labor unions has filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s, alleging systemic sexual harassment of its employees around the world. The complaint, filed at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s offices in the Netherlands, lists numerous incidents of harassment, including attempted rape and indecent exposure in the United States, a promotion in exchange for sexual acts in Brazil, and a hidden cellphone camera installed in the women’s changing room in France.

Time Is up for Crypto Firms to Register in the Netherlands Under New AML Rules

Today is the deadline for Dutch crypto companies to register with the Dutch Bank per new AML rules. The deadline is here: On May 18, unregistered Dutch crypto firms could face penalties if they do not fall into line with the Netherlands’ new anti-money laundering (AML) laws, passed by the Dutch Upper House on April 21. According to the Anti-Money Laundering Directive, companies offering crypto-to-fiat or custodial services should have registered by today.

Deadline: Unregistered Crypto Firms Face Shutdown in the Netherlands

Unregistered Dutch crypto firms now face the prospect of closing their doors as the Netherlands’ enhanced anti-money laundering laws (AML) comes into force today, May 18th.

XRP TipBot Rescued From Dutch Regulations Through Partnership With Uphold

XRP TipBot has avoided closure due to the Netherlands' strict implementation of AMLD5 via a partnership with Uphold. XRP TipBot, a service enabling users to transfer XRP to each other via comments on Twitter, Reddit and Discord, has been saved from the threat of extinction at the hands of new regulations in the Netherlands. In a May 14 blog post, developer Wietse Wind explained that the “personal hobby project” had been at risk due to a registration deadline and vastly increased costs in order to conform to recently passed Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation. However, the project has been saved, through a last-minute partnership with digital payment platform Uphold. Regulators and costs looming As Cointelegraph previously reported, the Dutch implementation of the European Union’s Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) has already received a lot of criticism. An overzealous approach to cryptocurrency oversight with the costs of this supervision passed on to the industry itself, has already seen company closures, along with a wave of platforms moving out of the Netherlands. Faced with a registration deadline that he couldn’t meet, and costs estimated at €25,000 ($27,000) per year and rising, Wind had almost given up hope for XRP TipBot’s survival. Partnership with Uphold With a deadline for action looming, Wind contacted Uphold to discuss the potential for a partnership.

Inessa Kaagman: it's not just sport-minded at Everton, it's personal

Dutch midfielder is at home with her family during lockdown but she is in regular touch with her club and has been calling fans Everton’s Inessa Kaagman may be at home in the Netherlands with her family but it has not stopped the midfielder from trying to do her bit for Merseyside during the coronavirus pandemic. The 24-year-old joined Everton in the summer of 2018 but has swiftly developed an affinity with her second professional club.

Coronavirus World Live Coverage: Greece, Italy, China, Netherlands

The movement of schoolchildren back to their home villages raises virus fears in Nigeria.

Netherlands: Climate activists protest Schiphol airport expansion

Environmental activists are angry about the Dutch government's decision to approve the expansion of a major airport.

All the past Eurovision winners, from Abba to Conchita Wurst

THE Eurovision Song Contest was set to take place in the Netherlands after they won the competition last year.

Dolphin that 'fell in love' with a Dutch boat and refused to leave its side dies

The animal, named Zafar, formed a close bond with the Les Tres Hombres ship at the beginning of this month and was seen following it into Amsterdam's harbour in the Netherlands.

Europe halts delivery of 10 million 'poor quality' Chinese masks

European Commission says legal action would be taken if needed after Poland and the Netherlands complain about quality.

Schools around the world reopen while Britain struggles to get children back to class

Pupils in France, Canada, the Netherlands and Finland returned to school this week, following in the footsteps of Germany, Denmark and Norway which sent pupils back starting last month.

Smugglers impregnated cardboard with cocaine, Spanish police say

Eighteen people arrested over scheme in which chemists were sent to extract drug from boxes Spanish police say an international gang smuggled cocaine into Europe from Colombia by impregnating it into the cardboard used in boxes carrying pineapples and limes, and then sending chemists to extract it. A year-long international operation led by officers from Spain’s national police resulted in the arrest of 18 people in Spain, Bulgaria, the Netherlands and Colombia, and the seizure of a tonne of cocaine.

You can now view every exquisite detail of this Rembrandt masterpiece virtually

With many galleries closed to the public as the world grapples with the coronavirus crisis, a museum in the Netherlands has found a way to bring a masterpiece straight into people's homes.

Deaths and hunger strikes point to mental health crisis on stranded cruise ships

As tensions rise over failure to repatriate workers, plight of crews highlighted by the apparent suicide of a Ukrainian woman in Rotterdam Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Several deaths, a hunger strike and disturbances on board cruise ships have raised fresh concern about what crew members say is the deteriorating mental health of staff stranded aboard cruise ships still floating at sea. A worldwide standoff between cruise companies and health authorities has left approximately 100,000 crew stranded at sea.

Five surfers die in the Netherlands after huge layer of sea foam hampers rescue

Five surfers who knew the sea "like the back of their hand" have died after a huge layer of foam in the water hampered efforts to rescue them.

Wednesday briefing: Call for vulnerable to sit out work return

Unicef warns of 6,000 excess child deaths a day … at least five surfers die in Netherlands storm disaster … and cut your ‘teenage’ dog some slack Hello and good morning from me, Warren Murray.

Death of five surfers in storm shocks Netherlands

Fears more victims could be found after experienced group caught in heavy seas and thick sea foam off coast of The Hague At least five experienced surfers have drowned after going out in stormy weather off the coast of The Hague, Dutch authorities have said. The group of men, aged between 22 and 38, were among 10 surfers and swimmers who took to the water in Scheveningen on Monday evening in heavy weather that generated a thick layer of sea foam and hampered rescue efforts.

European countries begin easing coronavirus restrictions as nations emerge from lockdown

France and Belgium emerged from lockdowns, the Netherlands sent children back to school and Greece and Spain further eased restrictions.

Pupils sit behind plastic screens as Dutch schools reopen

As primary schools across the Netherlands begin reopening today, some teachers have taken hygiene a step further.

The care home bringing families together during lockdown

Visits to care homes have been banned across the world but a care home in the Netherlands has found a way to bring people together.

French, Dutch join forces to urge EU to show teeth on trade

France and the Netherlands have joined forces to urge the European Union to enforce environmental and labour standards more forcefully with countries the bloc signs trade deals with, according to a document seen by Reuters.

Dennis Bergkamp scores wonder goal for Netherlands against Argentina at 1998 World Cup

BBC Sport marks Dennis Bergkamp's birthday by looking back at his brilliant winning goal for the Netherlands against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup.

Dennis Bergkamp scores wonder goal for Netherlands against Argentina at 1998 World Cup

BBC Sport marks Dennis Bergkamp's birthday by looking back at his brilliant winning goal for the Netherlands against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup.

UK garden centres prepare for sales surge to end lockdown disaster

Welsh plan to reopen stores offers hope for UK-wide industry closed in prime sales season Garden centres are preparing for a surge in plant and flower sales that could help salvage a catastrophic year for the horticulture industry. The UK’s 2,000 garden centres and nurseries were forced to close in March because, unlike DIY chains such as B&Q and Homebase, they were not granted “essential” retailer status. The

Ronald Koeman: Netherlands manager feels 'fit as a fiddle' after chest complaints

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman says he feels "fit as a fiddle" after being admitted to hospital in Amsterdam last week with "chest complaints".

Coronavirus: Dutch sporting events without fans until there is vaccine

Sporting events in the Netherlands will have to take place without fans until there is a coronavirus vaccine, Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge says.

Koeman 'fit as a fiddle' after heart procedure

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman is feeling "fit as a fiddle" after undergoing a heart procedure in Amsterdam at the weekend.

Netherlands science university accused of bias over drive to hire female staff

Eindhoven rector says he wants to improve representation among engineering academics One of Europe’s leading engineering universities is being investigated over claims of unfair sexual discrimination after it increased its cohort of female academics by 25% through opening its vacancies exclusively to women. Eindhoven University of Technology has been asked by the Dutch Institute for Human Rights to justify a policy under which only women may apply for posts in the faculty in the first six months that they are advertised.

Dutch health minister: No football crowds until vaccine

Supporters will not be able to attend football matches in the Netherlands until there is a coronavirus vaccine, Dutch health minister Hugo de Jonge says.

Paris and The Hague say EU must toughen enforcement of green trade

France and the Netherlands have warned that the EU has been too slow to integrate its environmental and social demands into international trade deals, saying the bloc needed to enforce compliance with measures to tackle climate change.

Organised sport given September restart date in the Netherlands

Recreational golf and tennis allowed again on Monday Dutch football can begin planning next season Organised sport will only resume in the Netherlands from 1 September, but recreational golf and tennis will be allowed from Monday, Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, said on Wednesday as he announced an easing of Covid-19 lockdown measures. Related: ‘This is horrible': Cambuur stunned after dream season turns to dust Continue reading...

Dutch Central Bank Gives Crypto Firms Ultimatum to Register

De Nederlandsche Bank has issued an ultimatum to all domestic cryptocurrency service providers offering fiat support to register with the institution by May 18. The Netherlands’ central bank, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), has issued an ultimatum to all fiat-supporting cryptocurrency service providers to register with the institution by May 18. In a news release published on May 4, the DNB told companies that following the Dutch Senate’s vote in favor of an Implementation Act amending the European Union’s fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive on April 21, the Act’s statutory requirements will soon be coming into force. The strict two-week deadline to register with the DNB is only necessary for those providers offering fiat-crypto conversion services or cryptocurrency custody.  Companies’ draft registration applications will have their requests automatically converted into formal ones by the implementation date, under the terms of a transitional arrangement.

In Belgian-Dutch Border Town, Coronavirus Makes Life Complicated

Life in one of the world’s most complex border towns was made even more puzzling when Dutch and Belgian officials took very different approaches to handling the coronavirus.

Scientists in UK considering tracking coronavirus in our poo

Studies in Switzerland, the Netherlands and France found traces of coronavirus in waste water.

Dutch Central Bank to Crypto Firms: Register in 2 Weeks or Shut Down

Dutch crypto companies must register with the Netherlands’ central bank by May 18 or cease operations immediately as the country enforces new anti-money laundering regulations required by the European Union.

Israel and Netherlands studies claim progress in Covid-19 antibody trials

Scientists welcome ‘initial step’ towards developing antibody to treat or prevent coronavirus Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Separate studies in Israel and the Netherlands claim to have created antibodies that can block the coronavirus infection, a potential future treatment touted as a game-changer until a vaccine becomes available. A Dutch-led team of scientists said they had managed to halt infection in a lab setting.

'The biggest disgrace in Dutch sport' - what happened when a football season was cancelled

BBC Sport looks at the fall out from the decision to abandon the professional football season in the Netherlands due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Koeman undergoes heart procedure

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman underwent a heart procedure on Sunday at a hospital in Amsterdam after feeling pain in his chest.

Ronald Koeman: Netherlands manager in hospital with 'chest complaints'

The Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman is in hospital in Amsterdam after being admitted with "chest complaints".

Koeman undergoes heart procedure

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman underwent a heart procedure on Sunday at a hospital in Amsterdam after feeling pain in his chest, his management company said in a statement.

Premier League could be cancelled if we're not prepared, says West Ham vice-chairman Brady

The warning comes after the decision of leagues in Belgium, the Netherlands and France to call time on the 2019-20 season prematurely

See the flowers at the Keukenhof garden in Holland virtually, thanks to photographer Albert Dros

Dutch photographer Albert Dros was given exclusive access to the Keukenhof garden in the Netherlands, also known as the Garden of Europe.

Dutch gamble on 'intelligent lockdown' to beat coronavirus

The shops are open and families cycle along in the sunny spring weather in the Netherlands, which has opted for what it calls an "intelligent lockdown" to curb the coronavirus pandemic.

Europe’s Crypto Believers on the Rise Amid COVID-19 Crisis, bitFlyer Says

Survey says the amount of Europeans who believe crypto will still exist in 10 years has edged up from 63% in 2019 to 66% in 2020. Europeans are getting more confident about the future of the cryptocurrency industry amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report. People in Europe are becoming more optimistic about the Blockchain space.

Pilot captures beautiful images from his cockpit

Christiaan van Heijst, 36, from Haarlem, Netherlands, has been flying a Boeing 747 for almost 10 years across the globe and photographs the most spectacular scenes he comes across.

The Latest: Spanish Vuelta won’t start in the Netherlands

The Spanish Vuelta cycling race will not start in the Netherlands as originally planned.

A Dutch flower farm spelled out a special message for tourists missing the annual tulip blooms

Every year, tourists descend on the Netherlands to revel in the bright and colorful tulip fields.

Netherlands' King's Day: Celebrations toned down over COVID-19

The government has urged people to remain patient at least until May 20.

The Netherlands’ AMLD5 Interpretation Appears to Be Killing Crypto Firms

The announced closure of one-man bitcoin startup Bittr may be the first of many in the Netherlands as contentious new AMLD5 regulations come into effect.

Europe Starts Stumping Up Billions for Cash-Strapped Airlines

(Bloomberg) -- Government bailouts for the European airline industry are taking shape after France and the Netherlands pledged as much as 11 billion euros ($11.9 billion) to save Air France-KLM, and German rival Deutsche Lufthansa AG heads into a crucial week to work out a similar-sized rescue.The lifelines to the region’s two biggest carriers by passenger traffic would come after each warned of impending cash crunches and their inability to survive the effects of the coronavirus pandemic without state help.

Coronavirus and sport: Eredivisie cancelled because of pandemic

The top tier of football in the Netherlands is cancelled because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

No title winners, no relegation - Dutch top flight abandoned for season

The top tier of football in the Netherlands is cancelled because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.