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Uber quits Hungary over new law

There has been another setback for Uber which is to stop all operations in Hungary saying a new law makes it impossible to run the ride-hailing service there.

13/07/2016

Sci-Tech

New Zapata hoverboard breaks world record

When he released the video of his first test-flight on his Flyboard Air, former French jet ski champion Franky Zapata was initially accused of staging a hoax.

15/06/2016

Sci-Tech

New "half-bike" could be next urban Hipster hit

In a busy city or when taking public transport, an ordinary bike can take up quite a bit of space.

13/06/2016

Business Series

Saudi Arabia invests heavily in Uber

Saudi Arabia's government investment fund has put $3.5 billion (3.1 billion euros) into Uber in a boost to the ride-hailing service's Middle East expansion.

02/06/2016

Switzerland

The Gotthard Base Tunnel, a project of unprecedented scale

An unprecedented feat of engineering will be unveiled to the world on June 1, 2016: the Gotthard Base railway tunnel.

31/05/2016

Business Series

All hail the self driving car

Uber has confirmed it is testing a self-driving car in the US city of Pittsburgh.

20/05/2016

Italy

Rome's newest metro station will incorporate newly discovered ruins

The Italian city of Rome is to open its first archaeological metro station. Ancient Roman ruins and mosaics have been discovered during work on the

16/05/2016

Business Series

Apple backs Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing in blow to Uber

Apple has made a big investment in dominant Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing, dealing a major blow to Uber.

13/05/2016

Business Series

Uber & Lyft exit Texas city of Austin over background checks for drivers

Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft have have quit the Texas city of Austin after losing a vote that meant their drivers would be subject to fingerprint-based criminal background checks.

09/05/2016

Business Series

China's Didi Kuaidi beefs up war chest to fend off Uber

The Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Kuaidi is reportedly close to raising $2 billion (1.75 billion euros) as it bulks up its war chest to fend off competition from Uber.

06/05/2016

My Europe Series

A place to call home? The challenge of integrating Europe's migrants

The migrant crisis has brought scores of refugees and asylum seekers to Europe. But what happens after they arrive in the EU? Adjusting to local life

05/05/2016

Business Series

Uber partners with Alipay for Chinese travellers worldwide

Ride-hailing service Uber has expanded its alliance with Chinese online payment platform Alipay so Chinese travelers can use its app to call for cars and pay for rides in over 400 cities worldwide.

03/05/2016

Hungary

Budapest wins European tram-driving championship

24/04/2016

Belgium

New support for Maelbeek victims as station readies to re-open

One month to the day after the Brussels attacks and members of parliament’s investigation commission paid a symbolic visit to the Maelbeek metro

22/04/2016

Business Series

Uber agrees $25m lawsuit over driver vetting and fees

The taxi-hailing service Uber has agreed a 25 million dollar settlement to end a lawsuit in California. It has been accused of misleading customers

08/04/2016

Chile

Santiago, Chile comes to standstill in taxi protest against Uber

Taxi drivers in Chile have been protesting against private car companies like Uber and Cabify. Thousands of taxis lined up in the centre of the

08/04/2016

Belgium

Brussels travellers struggle with security checks

After Tuesday's terror attacks, travellers in Brussels have been subject to a major security operation with troops and police checking bags leading to long delays at stations.

23/03/2016

Real Economy

Facing up to Europe's urban integration challenges

With almost seven out of 10 people in Europe living in towns and cities, this week Real Economy is exploring the economics of urban integration. The

21/03/2016

Business Line

Ryanair's business plans and Uber's nemesis in China

Ryanair expands in Greece. We talks to CEO Michael O'Leary, who in the past has criticised the country's government. And Didi Kuaidi, the hugely popular ride-hailing app you've probably never hear of.

17/02/2016

Russia

Russian lorries stuck as Poland and Ukraine close borders

Russian lorries are facing a tortuous journey to Europe because of separate disputes with Poland and Ukraine. Hundreds have been stuck at three

15/02/2016