Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally divided from Asia by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting the Black and Aegean Seas. Europe is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Black Sea and connected waterways to the southeast.
All stories in Europe
-
Netflix lowers video quality in Europe because of coronavirus-induced strain
People are staying home because of coronavirus, and what activity is better suited for the millions of newly-minted homebodies ...
-
The coronavirus pandemic isn't making Facebook any money
Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdowns might have all of us on social media more than ever, but business isn't exactly booming ...
-
Thanks, Coronavirus: YouTube will now default to 480p globally
A few days after YouTube said it would reduce default streaming bitrates in Europe to reduce strain on the continent's internet infrastructure, the streaming giant is now applying similar limitations to users around the globe. Beginning Tuesday, YouTube will default to standard ...
-
YouTube, Apple TV+, and Amazon Prime Video reduce image quality in Europe following Netflix
In the latest round of coronavirus-induced tech news, YouTube, AppleTV+, and Amazon Prime video have all begun to reduce default streaming bitrates in Europe, following a similar move by Netflix. The actions came about after EU Commissioner Thierry Breton called on streaming services ...
-
YouTube throttles video quality in Europe due to coronavirus
Don't worry if YouTube videos don't seem as crisp and sharp all of a sudden — the coronavirus self-isolation isn't making ...
-
Lime and Bird halt e-scooter services in Europe and US — guess why...
E-scooter rental companies Lime and Bird are putting their services on hold for an indefinite period of time in cities across ...
-
No clue how to handle coronavirus as a startup founder? Here's what we're doing
Helpful templates on how to deal with the coronavirus epidemic for startups, coworking spaces, and companies of any size. ...
-
BMW’s new app automatically switches plug-in hybrids to ‘pure electric’ based on location
With the help of an automatic app feature, BMW thinks it can make PHEV drivers use the electric features of their vehicle ...
-
Reinvest and obsess: How BlaBlaCar became a European tech unicorn
BlaBlaCar's co-founder Frédéric Mazzella opens up about his company's growth story and the challenges he's faced along ...
-
Meet Europe's top 100 scaleups at Tech5 Founders Day
wingtrIt's that time of the year: TNW and Adyen are partnering up for the seventh edition of the Tech5 scaleup competition. Each ...
-
Norway pushes to electrify all domestic flights by 2040
Those that live in the most northern part of Norway could see fully electric planes in the skies within the next 10 years. ...
-
Want to take your partner on a romantic EV road trip? Head to Norway
Do you want to take your significant other on a romantic getaway in your electric vehicle (EV) but don't know where to go? ...
-
AI Now: Predictive policing systems are flawed because they replicate and amplify racism
The AI Now Institute's Executive Director, Andrea Nill Sánchez, today testified before the European Parliament LIBE Committee ...
-
Are you for wheel? These 6 European startups disrupting mobility and subscription services are
We’re in the midst of the next big evolution in human mobility. While this may elicit images of flying Deloreans and a ...
-
The EU is right to scrutinize small tech acquisitions — but not in detriment of innovation
The EU wants to scrutnize small acquisitions made in the continent by foreign tech giants. So, what does this mean for startups ...
-
Reddit is down right now [Update: It's coming back up]
Nope, you're not the only one. Reddit is currently experiencing technical difficulties, with swathes of users reporting being ...
-
Skype co-founder raises €757M fund to back European tech startups
Skype's co-founder Niklas Zennstrom has raised €757 million ($820 million) for his VC fund Atomico to continue backing ...
-
Selling products online? Then get ready for the EU’s SCA on December 31
SCA is a new form of two-factor authentication designed to add an extra layer of security when consumers make a payment online. ...
-
A tricked-out Nissan Leaf just completed Britain’s longest fully autonomous drive
An all-electric Nissan Leaf has just completed a 230 mile (370 km) trip around Britain, completely on its own. The longest ...
-
Strava’s 'Year in Sport' highlights astounding human achievements
This week was fitness app Strava's turn to release its yearly platform roundup when it released its Year in Sport review ...
-
Meet the top 9 European startups working towards a greener future
When it comes to climate change, 2019 was a disappointing year, to say the least; visible signs of global warming came in ...
-
The UK is finally ready to discuss legalizing e-scooters, with consultations starting February
UK e-scooter regulations look like they might be getting a little clearer, as the country’s government looks set to legalize ...
-
The EU’s dull-ass fight with Apple over the Lightning connector sucks
Well, it looks official: The EU is going to fight Apple over the Lightning connector. And you know what? They all suck. And ...
-
It’s 2020 and we still have a data privacy problem
To fully protect consumer data as we enter 2020, security must be the number one priority for organizations everywhere.
-
Scientists invent a faster and cheaper way to repurpose EV batteries
Warwick University used Nissan Leaf batteries to discover new ways to tackle the issue of electric vehicle battery waste. ...
-
Disney+ is launching a week earlier than expected in Europe
Europeans will have to wait a week less than initially thought to follow the adventures of the stupid Baby Yoda: Disney+ ...
-
Report: Whichever country claims AI supremacy this decade will rule the Earth
The Brookings Institution last week published a report from global economy expert Indermit Gill prophesying that the AI leader in 2030 will go on to rule the planet until at least 2100. The territories in the running include the US, China, and the European Union. Economists appear ...
-
Say hello to Ellen, the electric ferry with 57 times the battery capacity of a Tesla
It's not just land-based vehicle manufacturers trying to clean up their emissions with electric transport, water-based modes ...
-
The EU isn't particularly fond of Canada's anti-piracy laws
The European Commission isn't particularly happy with Canada's copyright policy (or the lack thereof) — and it's got some ...
-
70 cryptocurrency hedge funds have closed so far this year, investors weary of Bitcoin
If the latest trend continues, it looks like cryptocurrency focused hedge funds could be on the way out as 70 specialist ...
-
CHEAP: 5 great Singles' Day deals, just for you
Singles' Day is a big deal in China, but that doesn't mean you can't benefit! We've rounded up 5 sick deals, just for you. ...
-
Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger are down — go back to work
Yep, it's not just you: Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger are all down right now — and nobody knows why. Find something ...
-
TNW's quest to discover Europe's best scale-up is back – sign up now
Tech5, annually hosted by TNW and Adyen, is back for the seventh time. Tech5 is the leading showcase for Europe’s fastest-growing scale-ups, giving them the opportunity to join a network of the best companies, investors, and experts from across the continent. This year we’re ...
-
6 predictions on where European tech is headed in 2020, according to experts
2020 is set to be a defining year for European tech. While startups and scaleups have been supported over the years through ...
-
Europe needs to embrace 5G — before it’s too late
Europe risks becoming mere consumers of other regions' tech solutions, if it doesn't make room for its own tech innovations. ...
-
Crypto Capital boss nabbed after allegedly laundering $390M
The head of payment processor Crypto Capital has reportedly been arrested by Polish authorities on money laundering charges. ...
-
US Fed Reserve: Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ dream faces core legal, regulatory challenges
The US Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said yesterday that Facebook must overcome a “core of legal and regulatory ...
-
6 revelations I had during the Oppo Reno 2's European launch
We attended the Oppo Reno 2's launch in London and... had some inspiring thoughts about the state of the phone industry throughout. ...
-
How regulation brought innovation back to European tech
GDPR was at first dreaded and feared by European companies, but has become the unlikely disruptor that pushed Europe’s ...
-
France doesn't want Facebook to operate Libra in Europe
Facebook's ambitious cryptocurrency project, Libra, has been facing a lot of heat in Europe since its announcement in June. ...
-
3 reasons why startup investments in Europe need a serious shake-up
There are quite a few problems in this sector that nearly no one talks about.
-
Dutch ministers push for cryptocurrency regulation to fight money laundering
Dutch ministers want to regulate cryptocurrencies as part of a wider effort to tackle money laundering in the country.
-
There are now over 5,000 cryptocurrency ATMs around the world
The number of cryptocurrency and Bitcoin ATMs around the world continues to grow and has recently pushed passed the 5,000 ...
-
Facebook’s Libra partners remain cautious amid growing scrutiny from regulators
Facebook's Libra partners have reportedly signed non-binding agreements, meaning they're not obliged to promote or use the ...
-
JP Morgan claims big institutions are hot for its (non-)cryptocurrency
Despite dividing opinions earlier this year with JPM Coin, American bank JP Morgan is rolling out its blockchain-based tech ...
-
Europol is developing a ‘game’ to teach officers how to trace cryptocurrency
Europol has revealed its developing a game to help law enforcers learn how to trace and investigate illicit uses of cryptocurrency. ...
-
The roadblocks to European fintech expansion
“The US market is vast. There are a lot of consumers in the US that use outdated technologies, and from that perspective ...
-
Realme launches in Europe to steal Honor's and Xiaomi's lunch money
But does the world need another budget phone brand?
-
A cryptocurrency debunker's quixotic quest to save endangered marmots with an emoji
The Vancouver Island Marmot is under threat, with only a couple of hundred observed in the wild. One cryptocurrency anti-influencer ...
-
Why I’m elated Apple Watch’s ECG feature is now available in Europe
The Apple Watch Series 4 has an exciting feature: a ECG reader. And, even better, it's now available in 19 European countries ...
-
How women in health, science, and innovation can collaborate globally
Marie Curie, Rita Levi-Montalcini, Brenda Milner, Martha Salcudean, Julie Payette, Halle Tanner Dillon Johnson. What do ...
-
EU wants tech independence from the US, but it’ll be tricky
The European Union and its citizens seem increasingly unhappy with the current flow of data, privacy violations, and the ...
-
Alors Monsieur Macron, stop trying to make la chaîne de blocs happen
French President Emmanuel Macron wants to leverage the power of blockchain technology to make the agriculture industry more ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Hungary
By Gianluca Bellan and Andrea Hak Hungary is a startup hub on the rise. You’ve no doubt already heard of Prezi, the ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Switzerland
By Daniel van Heusden and Andrea Hak For centuries, Switzerland has been known as a serene peaceful paradise with beautiful ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Austria
By Marta Dawydzik and Andrea Hak Ahhh Austria. The birthplace of Mozart, ski resorts, schnitzel, and Schwarzenegger. But ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Germany
By Marta Dawydzik and Andrea Hak When you hear underground techno clubs with permissive raves and more museums than rainy ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Israel
Israel is a nation full of booming tech startups. In fact, according to the 2018 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, Tel Aviv ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in the UK
By Marta Dawydzik and Andrea Hak In recent months when you heard about the UK there’s a 99 percent chance it was about ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Poland
You may know Poland for its unpronounceable surnames and sour cabbage in absolutely every meal possible, however, this Central ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Finland
Although Finland has one of the lowest population densities in the EU, it’s responsible for 10 percent of global startup ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Estonia
I bet you didn’t know that Estonia has the third highest amount of startups per capita than any other country in the world. ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Sweden
Dubbed a ‘unicorn factory’ Sweden has become a powerhouse incubator for some of the most innovative startups. It’s ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Denmark
What more could you want from a country where fairy tales, Lego, and the idea of the chill ‘hygge’ vibe originate? Now ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Norway
A country of never-ending sunsets, northern lights, and home to over 50 thousand islands and fjords, Norway has always been ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Ireland
With one of the lowest corporate taxes in Europe (only 12.5 percent compared to Britain’s 23 percent and France’s 33.3 ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in France
Immense over competition in Silicon Valley (plus Donald Trump), have been causing many top engineers and VCs to look to Europe. ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Italy
Italy may be a latecomer to the booming startup scene but it’s fast becoming a hotbed of new tech talent. Red tape and ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Portugal
It might be everyone’s dream to move to Portugal. Beautiful beaches, amazing food, and weather. Its vibrant startup scene ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Spain
In the past decade, Spain suffered a significant economic setback with a crippling recession, the bankruptcy of a number ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in Belgium
With the best classic comics, specialty beer, gourmet chocolate, and golden brown fries, Belgium has enough local remedies ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in the Netherlands
When the Netherlands is mentioned the conversation often goes through a set cycle of topics. Yes, they go everywhere on their ...
-
Here are the 5 hottest startups in… the rest of Europe ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
By Marta Dawydzik and Andrea Hak Together with payments tech company Adyen, we set out in search of the most promising ...
-
Blockchain investment still lags behind fintech despite record-breaking 2018
European blockchain technology companies had a record year in terms of VC investment in 2018, although overshadowed by funding ...
-
Track down the world’s cheapest Apple products with this super simple site
If you've ever wanted to know how much different Apple products across the world cost, now you can – all thanks to the ...
-
Coinbase is now available to 3.4M more Europeans in 6 new markets
Coinbase is taking its cryptocurrency exchange come brokerage to six more European nations and 3.4 million more people before ...
-
Tech5 2019 will expand its reach to all of Europe and Israel — apply now
TNW is on the hunt for the fastest-growing startups in Europe and Israel to showcase at TNW Conference 2019.
-
New species of dinosaur discovered in Neuquen, Patagonia
A Spanish-Argentine collaboration has identified a new species of dinosaur in Neuquén, Patagonia, which would have lived ...
-
London is making life way too hard for mobility tech companies
The urban mobility market has come a long way since London’s first horse drawn bus service in 1829. Even in the last five ...
-
Germany wants a global 'minimum tax' for tech giants' revenue
Germany's finance minister, Olaf Scholz finally supports global minumum tax on tech giants. France and Germany push for the ...
-
Bill Gates and the EU announce a €100M investment fund to combat climate change
Bill Gates has signed an agreement with the EU, on behalf of his billionaire investment coaltion, to launch a joint €100M ...
-
EU’s new copyright law will cement the dominance of tech giants
The new European Union Copyright Directive, passed recently by the European parliament after a vociferous campaign both for ...
-
Why Silicon Valley is no longer the place to be for your startup
By this point, everyone knows the legends and stories surrounding Silicon Valley. The origins of the biggest and most famous ...
-
US and EU regulators team up to probe shady game makers
Gambling authorities in the US and Europe have teamed up and declared their intention to investigate video games for any ...
-
Revolut launches Metal debit card that gives 'cashback' in cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency users have a new way of showing dedication to the cause. Meet Revolut's solid metal card that literally pays ...
-
Censorship machines removed my article warning people about censorship machines
A few days ago, about a dozen articles and campaign sites criticizing EU plans for copyright censorship machines silently ...
-
The Australian Securities Exchange is crazy about blockchain – for all the wrong reasons
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) annual earnings report featured an impromptu lecture on blockchain tech, claiming ...
-
GDPR is eroding our privacy, not protecting it
It's been more than a couple of months since GDPR (the EU General Data Protection Regulation) came into force. The promise ...
-
“He told me that my ‘project’ is cute and let’s discuss it in bed.”
A survey of women startup founders in the EU shows most have faced some form of harassment - and more difficulties finding ...
-
The EU sucks for women tech founders
Research done by TNW’s Index team shows the EU ranks worse than Silicon Valley when it comes to tech startups founded by ...
-
Who are the biggest consumers of online porn?
We teamed up with SimilarWeb to explore who are the biggest consumers of online porn by country. The results may surprise ...
