Lithuania launches Europe’s first driverless delivery robots on public roads

Last week, Vilnius became the first European city to introduce a small fleet of autonomous delivery robots on public roads. Developed by Estonia-based startup Clevon and in collaboration with Lithuanian delivery…

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Digital euro framework seeks to quell privacy concerns

The digital euro is edging closer to reality, despite concerns over the project’s privacy risks and functionality. The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a legal framework for the electronic currency.…

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Crypto has ‘no intrinsic value’ and ‘no useful social purpose,’ say lawmakers

Story by Thomas Macaulay Senior reporter Thomas is a senior reporter at TNW. He covers European tech, with a focus on deeptech, startups, and government policy. Thomas is a senior…

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Getir eyes Flink takeover as Europe’s rapid grocery delivery sector consolidates

Story by Siôn Geschwindt The COVID-19 pandemic was a veritable gold rush for food delivery startups — as the world shut down, people ordered in. These companies promised rapid delivery…

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