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<p>The Dutch Data Protection Authority said Uber was collecting information of drivers from Europe and retaining them on US servers. </p>

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Uber slapped with €290m fine over data transfers to US

The fine is the highest penalty ever issued by the Dutch Data Protection Authority against any company, a spokesperson said by email. It’s also the biggest fine Uber received globally.

<p>400m people from the 27 countries of the European Union will be called to vote in the European elections, voting-in 705 MEPs in a chamber whose composition will be key to security, peace, immigration, and the green transition. Picture: Alamy </p>

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Emma DeSouza: Europe set to become more insular as right-wing politics gains traction

<p>In the last week of the campaign, as the PVV made its shocking surge in the polls, article after article proclaimed the “milder tone” of Wilders, who had allegedly softened his “sharp edges”. Photo: AP/Peter Dejong</p>

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The Netherlands disregarded the far-right — and Geert Wilders’ victory is the result

LEGAL 5 Euthanasia

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'We can't manage all suffering', assisted dying critic says

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Sarah Harte: Rather than ban certain breeds, can people just control their dogs?

Europe Gas Inventories Are 90% Full. It Still May Not Be Enough

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Europe's gas storage is 90% full, but this still may not be enough

Finance minister says Government has no plans to tax cars by weight in the short-term

Finance minister says Government has no plans to tax cars by weight in the short-term

Michael McGrath said TSG strategy papers published this week were advisory and did not have any “political input”.

Fri, 21 Jul, 2023

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E-bike maker VanMoof goes bankrupt after hitting sales slump following covid

A VanMoof statement noted that the company's international subsidiaries are not part of the bankruptcy.

Tue, 18 Jul, 2023

Netherlands Politics

Mark Rutte's Dutch government reportedly collapses over asylum policy

The coalition tried for months to hash out a deal to reduce the flow of new migrants arriving in the country of nearly 18 million people

Fri, 07 Jul, 2023

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Time has come to stop dragging out Ireland's position on vaping

First conceived as an aid to quitting smoking, vapes now get more teens hooked, says Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin

Sun, 02 Jul, 2023

Interpol receive over 200 tips to help identify 22 dead women following appeal

Interpol receive over 200 tips to help identify 22 dead women following appeal

Over 200 tips have been received by Interpol one week after the launch of an international appeal to identify 22 deceased women. These bodies were found in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands over a period of 43 years.

Tue, 16 May, 2023

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Good relationship with your child important in drug prevention

In relation to alcohol, research has shown that it is important to postpone the onset of drinking, until the legal age

Mon, 08 May, 2023

Archaeological treasures seized in Ireland as part of Europe-wide Interpol art-trafficking raids

Archaeological treasures seized in Ireland as part of Europe-wide Interpol art-trafficking raids

Interpol said 'some 130 investigations are still ongoing, as a result of which more seizures and arrests are anticipated as investigators around the globe go after those spoiling and destroying cultural heritage'

Thu, 04 May, 2023

State papers: Government blocked building of submarines in Cork for fear of provoking China

State papers: Government blocked building of submarines in Cork for fear of provoking China

The Government feared "that the export from Ireland to Taiwan of military goods would be regarded by Beijing as a highly provocative act inviting retaliation"

Thu, 29 Dec, 2022

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Cork cannabis dealer had served two years in Dutch prison

A Cork man who was charged with having cannabis for sale or supply at his home in Sunday’s Well back in 2017 has since served two years in a Dutch jail for a similar crime.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2022

Europe Economy

Talk of a third 0.75% rate hike from the ECB in six weeks

'This energy crisis is causing massive inflation, which we have to defeat', ECB president Christine Lagarde said

Sun, 30 Oct, 2022

A cast of hawks hold sway at ECB meetings amid inflation crisis

A cast of hawks hold sway at ECB meetings amid inflation crisis

Sources say the ECB chief economist is losing many arguments when it comes to interest rate hikes

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

Google faces legal cases in Europe over digital advertising

Google faces legal cases in Europe over digital advertising

Damages claims amounting to €25bn are being filed against the tech giant in British and Dutch courts

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

DAF trucks dealer in Cork alleges shareholder oppression

DAF trucks dealer in Cork alleges shareholder oppression

Patrick Ferriter and his son Stephen claim it involves plans to move sales of trucks from Cork to Dublin

Mon, 25 Jul, 2022

Dutch Farmers Continue To Block Food Distribution - Netherlands

Dutch farmers protest by blocking supermarket distribution centres

At the heart of the protest are targets introduced last month to reduce harmful nitrogen compounds by 2030

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022

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Gardaí in US and Colombia help to investigate drug cartels

Garda liaison officers in Bogotá and Washington DC will help crack international gangs behind the €10.5bn European cocaine trade

Fri, 06 May, 2022

Kinahan cartel linked to 20 murders across four countries by EU drugs agencies

Kinahan cartel linked to 20 murders across four countries by EU drugs agencies

The agencies said the cartel has been involved in 20 murders across four European countries and used 'specialised cells' to kill rivals

Fri, 06 May, 2022

Four-year-old crashes after taking mother's car for drive in Dutch city

Four-year-old crashes after taking mother's car for drive in Dutch city

The boy, in pyjamas and bare feet, was spotted wandering on a street in the city’s Overvecht district

Mon, 02 May, 2022

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Facebook owner Meta halts Dutch data centre plan as opposition grows

Facebook owner Meta Platforms has paused plans to build a large data centre in the Netherlands after the tech giant faced increasing opposition from the government.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2022

Full mortuaries and a shortage of coffins: The battle against Covid continues

Full mortuaries and a shortage of coffins: The battle against Covid continues

Health experts are pointing to the one crucial difference between this wave of infections and previous waves — lower death rates in countries with good vaccine uptake. Vaccines are not slowing transmission but they are successfully preventing severe illness and death for most people

Sun, 20 Mar, 2022

Supreme Court dismisses An Taisce appeal against Kilkenny cheese factory

Supreme Court dismisses An Taisce appeal against Kilkenny cheese factory

The appeal centred around the upstream consequences of the operation of the proposed factory from milk produced across some 4,500 farms

Wed, 16 Feb, 2022

Irish Lives Abroad: How do jobs, leave, and other perks compare?

Irish Lives Abroad: How do jobs, leave, and other perks compare?

From maternity cover to paternity leave, from annual holidays to minimum wage, Joyce Fegan spoke with Irish people abroad to see how the jobs market in each of their adopted homes compares to Ireland.

Mon, 03 Jan, 2022

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Europe takes action against Ireland over dumping unwanted fish in the sea

Ireland, Belgium, and the Netherlands have two months to address the shortcomings raised by the European Commission

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021

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Czech Republic dump 10-man Netherlands out of Euro 2020

Tomas Holes and Patrik Schick scored after Matthijs de Ligt’s red card

Sun, 27 Jun, 2021

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Conor McGregor lawyers appeal European decision over McGregor brand

Lawyers for the mixed martial arts star have lodged the appeal to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) as to why Mr McGregor’s application to register the name ‘Conor McGregor’ as a trademark should succeed.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2020

Tönnies took 50% of Ireland's cull sows before shutdown

Tönnies took 50% of Ireland's cull sows before shutdown

There was no change in Irish pig prices this week, with farmers receiving €1.64-1.68c/kg, according to IFA.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Life expectancy rises for both males and females

Life expectancy rises for both males and females

Life expectancy for both males and females increased in 2016, according to new statistics.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

‘Your downfall is coming’: Gardaí plot take down of organised crime boss Daniel Kinahan

‘Your downfall is coming’: Gardaí plot take down of organised crime boss Daniel Kinahan

An Garda Síochána this week sent a clear message to crime cartel boss Daniel Kinahan that his downfall is imminent, writes Security Correspondent Cormac O’Keefe

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

Drugs and alcohol worth €162k seized in Dublin mail centre and Rosslare port

Drugs and alcohol worth €162k seized in Dublin mail centre and Rosslare port

Revenue officers seized €68,800 worth of cannabis at Dublin Mail Centre today.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Mark English has potential to medal at Tokyo Olympics, says Eamonn Coghlan

Mark English has potential to medal at Tokyo Olympics, says Eamonn Coghlan

Eamonn Coghlan believes Mark English has the potential to medal at the Tokyo Olympics next year.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Aer Lingus redundancies could be fewer than expected following talks between Siptu and management

Aer Lingus redundancies could be fewer than expected following talks between Siptu and management

The 500 redundancies initially sought by Aer Lingus for its 'Covid Crisis Recovery Plan' could turn out to be fewer following management talks with Siptu about work practices changes.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

How a Cork-based tech company is helping gyms reopen safely

How a Cork-based tech company is helping gyms reopen safely

Technology has been a saving grace time and again during the Covid-19 lockdown and shutdown. If it wasn't remote working or Google Classrooms then it was a Microsoft Teams conference, a Netflix binge, or a family quiz over Zoom.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Ireland has greatest reliance on private childcare services in OECD

Ireland has greatest reliance on private childcare services in OECD

OECD data from 2017 showed that Ireland, alongside New Zealand, had the highest percentage of children attending private services at 99%, well above the OECD average of 34% and EU average of 27%. Picture: PA Ireland has the highest level of private childcare services in Europe and among OECD countries as well as a lower than average level of government investment.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Energy consumption from working at home 'must be sustainable'

Energy consumption from working at home 'must be sustainable'

The Covid-19 pandemic has created a pivotal moment for Government to adopt sustainable practices for working from home, which means an urgent need for new low-cost home heating solutions, including mass retrofitting of existing stock.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Victoria White: Maternity services should have been created by women for women

Victoria White: Maternity services should have been created by women for women

Roisin Molloy, whose son Mark died shortly after being born in the Midlands Hospital Portaloise in 2012 with a copy of the HIQA report into national maternity services which was released online yesterday. Photograph Moya Nolan By now we were meant to have revolutionised maternity services.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Woodie's DIY owner: Too soon to know if reopening sales jump will last

Woodie's DIY owner: Too soon to know if reopening sales jump will last

Woodie’s DIY owner Grafton Group has said it remains too early to judge whether an initial sales surge from the recent reopening of its retail and builders’ merchants outlets will last or was merely an initial release of pent-up consumer demand.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

EU's 2011 strategy to halt biodiversity loss by 2020 has failed

EU's 2011 strategy to halt biodiversity loss by 2020 has failed

Intensive farming remains a main cause of biodiversity loss, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Jurys Inn owner sees full hotel recovery taking two years

Jurys Inn owner sees full hotel recovery taking two years

Jurys Inn boss Jason Carruthers doesn’t expect to see a full recovery in occupancy rates for the hotel chain for another two years despite plans to reopen next month.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020

Rory Hearne: Covid-19 shows we need a new housing direction in Ireland

Rory Hearne: Covid-19 shows we need a new housing direction in Ireland

The pandemic has exposed the vast inequalities and dysfunctions of Ireland’s housing system and needs to be addressed urgently, writes Dr Rory Hearne

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Overshadowed EU agriculture negotiations could easily be compromised

Overshadowed EU agriculture negotiations could easily be compromised

Three months on, the EU is no nearer to agreeing its seven-year food agriculture policy funding.

Sun, 31 May, 2020

Calls to ease coronavirus travel restrictions on elite sportspeople

Calls to ease coronavirus travel restrictions on elite sportspeople

Rowing Ireland chiefs have backed calls for an easing of restrictions on the movement of elite sportspeople.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

'Are they working on a plan?': Cork widower wants clarity on cancer screening services

'Are they working on a plan?': Cork widower wants clarity on cancer screening services

Irene died in July 2017 when their children Oscar and Noah were just four and two. She was diagnosed with Stage two cancer in 2015, following two false negative smear tests in 2010 and 2013.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Highest GB weekly beef cattle price rise in six years

Highest GB weekly beef cattle price rise in six years

With half of Ireland’s beef going to the UK, it should be good news. However, our beef shipments to the UK are falling. This trend continued in March, when the UK’s imports were down 8% year-on-year, to 23,500 tonnes.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Covid-19 - The fine lines between science and guesswork

Irish Examiner View: Covid-19 - The fine lines between science and guesswork

As we’re nowhere near being out of the woods, it’s far too early for even the first rough drafts of the miserable history of the Codiv-19 disaster.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

BNY’s Pershing adds to its service offering

BNY’s Pershing adds to its service offering

Pershing Trading Services is now offering its global equity trading services to firms who do not hold custody on the Pershing platform and beyond the UK and Ireland.

Thu, 21 May, 2020