Imagine a single entity that could boost Europe's tech scene by making it easier for startups to navigate and grow. That's the idea behind EU Inc, a unified startup body supported by some of Europe's top tech leaders. Patrick Collison of Stripe, Taavet Hinrikus of Wise, and Eléonore Crespo of Pigmen
Cryptocurrency firm Circle made a big move on Monday. It got registered as an electronic money institution, or EMI, in France. This new license allows Circle to issue its stablecoins in compliance with the European Union's strict crypto rules. These rules are part of something called MiCA, which sta
So, you know how NASA smashed into an asteroid in 2022 to see if we could change its path? Yeah, that was a real thing! Now, the European Space Agency (ESA) is sending a probe named Hera to check out the damage. This isn't some boring science stuff—it’s like a space detective story! The asteroid, D
On Friday, the European Union took a significant step in its ongoing investigation into Chinese electric vehicle (EV) subsidies. The EU voted to adopt definitive tariffs on China-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This move follows the launch of an anti-subsidy probe back in October 2023, which
When it comes to flying business class within Europe, most travelers are familiar with the standard setup: an economy seat with a blocked middle seat, slightly better meal service, and a curtain separating you from the rest of the cabin. But, some airlines are giving this experience a major upgrade.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is about to embark on a groundbreaking mission to study the destructive reentry of a satellite into Earth's atmosphere. Meet the Destructive Reentry Assessment Container Object (DRACO), a 440-pound spacecraft designed to crash and burn, gathering valuable data as it g
As France navigates its way through the complexities of politics, a new government has been announced, dominated by conservatives and centrists. The transition comes on the heels of a contentious election season, where the left-wing coalition secured the most seats in June-July parliamentary electio
The European Union is taking a bold step to promote competition in the digital market by compelling Apple to open up its operating system to rival technologies. The move is part of the bloc's Digital Markets Act, which aims to prevent Big Tech from dominating digital markets by breaking up closed ec
It's hard to believe it's been five years since Ursula von der Leyen took the reins as European Commission president. In July, she was re-elected for a second term, and with it, she introduced her new top team of 26 nominees, each representing one of the EU's member countries. But who is Ursula von
The European continent has been ravaged by a combination of severe flooding and wildfires, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. While the floods have forced the evacuation of an entire city in Poland, the fires in Portugal have displaced thousands and continue to rage out of control. The cit
