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Among them, Amsterdam has seen explosive growth, with a whopping53% average year-over-year growthsince 2011. Many European governments have launchedstartupvisa programs to make it attract the best and brightest talent to their respective countries. In return, they provide an alternative pathway to immigration for non-European citizens. Interested founders have one year to create an innovative product or service in the country. Requiring similar eligibility criteria, the UK, France, and Germany offer more appealing options in comparison....

As the world abruptly shifted to digital during the COVID pandemic, were now producing moredatathan ever before. Naturally, the demand to manage, store, and process that data has also increased exponentially. How can we satisfy our growing data needs, without compromising the environment? How can we tackle the growingcybersecuritythreat and keep our data safe? These are just a few factors data center operators will need to consider moving forward. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

France has been given the green light to ban short-haul domestic flights. Specifically, between locations where there is a train alternative that takes less than 2.5 hours. Initially, the measure will affect routes between Paris Orly airport and Nantes, Lyon, and Bordeaux. It will be valid for three years and then itll be reassessed by the Commission. Frances flight ban is a significant step for Europe. A number of projects that are underway indicate that things are going to the right direction....

Amongst the2022 Apple Store Awards winners, Gentler Streak emerged as the Apple Watch App of the year. But whats really unique about it is its gentler approach that also focuses on recovery time. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Unlike Apples Workouts app for instance, rest days on Gentler Streak dont break your exercise strike. Gentler Streak aims to transform types of maladaptive fitness behaviors into viable lifelong habits....

That is, until now. Entanglement refers to a quantum state where two objects remain connected even when separated by distance. 40% off TNW Conference! According to the scientists, this jot down of entanglement may actually be present between our brains and hearts. Then, they tuned it to pick up on a specific protons spin in test subjects brain water. Essentially, what they found cant be easily explained through classical physics....

According toEU data, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Europes economy. Yet, business survival for SMEs has been continuously challenged since the pandemic. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Alarmingly, 46% of businesses across all seven countries say that they are in survival mode. Romanias example in the research highlights techs role inbusinessgrowth. They also expect significant growth in the next 12 months. Only then will SMEs and startups have a fighting chance in the future....

So, we had a simple question: when will we be able to catch a robotaxi in Europe? And why cant we yet? The difference between the two areas comes down to two things: regulations and ideology. However, lets take a step back. There are five levels of vehicle automation: 40% off TNW Conference! At Level 4, a vehicle can drive itself autonomously under limited conditions. In the future, a Level 5 vehicle will drive itself under all conditions....

Examples of these initiatives include the UKsRail Innovation Groupan incubator for rail startups and Deutsche BahnsDB Mindbox. Berlin startupSIUTturns concrete into an information and communication medium. Neuron Soundware (Czech Republic) 40% off TNW Conference! The company uses physics methodology to understand the spatial movement of the entire rail system. This enables customers to compare requests and create or update offers within a single platform. There you have it! Six European startups that are dragging trains and rail networks into the future....

However, the industry as a whole remains stable. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. You could consider switching to a fully remote role that gives you the flexibility youve been craving. However, dont be tempted to fire off the same CV to multiple outlets that are currently hiring. As such, tap into your online grid and arrange one-on-one meetings with your professional peers. Networking events and conferences are an opportune way to stay connected to your professional community....

Most recently, Shellagreedto buy Europes biggest biogas producer, Denmark-basedNature Energy, for 1.9 billion. This comes one month after rival BPannouncedits $4.1-billion plan to buy Archaea Energy, a US-listed biogas producer. What is biogas? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. But whether this renewable energy-generated money will indeed go towardsrenewable energydevelopment is debatable. After all, oil is still far more profitable than renewables. Two weeks ago, the so-called Hywind Tampen started power production from its first wind turbine....

Welcome to the future. Experts predict the market for quantum technologies willquadruple in value by 2029. But what if you dont have a PhD in physics or a background in quantum research? Especially in Europe where the push towards useful innovation has the industry on the cusp ofa massive growth period. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Even more interesting, Kiltz says Germany will spend nearly twice as much during the same period....

A stroke offrickinggenius, if you ask us. For those who are curious:about 35 F wordsstood between a PG-13 rating and an R rating. This is, of course, harder than it sounds. On a traditional movie, youd just bite the bullet and do reshoots. Its a lot easier to read lips in 4K. But Fall isnt a traditional movie. Its a horror movie about two women who climb up a 2,000-foot radio tower....

And, now, Eastern Europe is going all in with the rail infrastructure projectRail Baltica. Rail Baltica aims to integrate the Baltic States within the European rail internet. The project includes five European Union countries Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and, indirectly, Finland. It will connect Helsinki, Tallinn, Parnu, Riga, Panevezys, Kaunas, Vilnius, and Warsaw. Rail Baltica brings countries together by building missing cross-border connections. 40% off TNW Conference! Electric trains will run at speeds of 249 km/h (passengers), 120 km/h (freight)....