Uberisation
Yıldırım says Turkey's Uber ban 'can be reviewed'
Parliament Speaker Binali Yıldırım has said Turkey's ban on the ride-sharing app Uber "can be reviewed if required adjustments are made."
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TNW: $3M Worth of Cryptocurrency Seized from Bulgarian Criminals
Yet another group of organized criminals have been apprehended after illegally acquiring cryptocurrency, reports The Next Web.
Three individuals in Bulgaria have been arrested and charged after obtaining over million (5 million lev) through illegal schemes. Prosecutors had been gathering evidence against the group since June.
Greek taxi drivers strike in protest against ride-hailing firm
Greek taxi drivers staged a 12-hour strike on Thursday over what they say is unfair competition from ride-hailing operators, in a sector still reeling from the country's financial crisis.
Greece imposed stricter regulations on the sector this year, including forcing app operators to apply for a permit and use licensed taxi drivers or face fines.
Uber drivers in Istanbul send message with 100 vehicles
Uber drivers in Istanbul have sent a message to Turkish authorities using over 100 vehicles. Click through for the story in photos...
Hundreds of Uber cars seized in Istanbul in police crackdown
Hundreds of cars operated by ride-sharing app Uber’s drivers have been seized in Istanbul in the latest police crackdown. Click through for the story in photos...
Uber allows Turks to get e-receipts, triggering rumors of 'legalization'
The ride sharing app Uber has announced that Turkish users of its UberXL service can now receive official electronic receipts, triggering rumors that Turkey may have "legalized" it.
Uber drivers clash with security in Istanbul over seized cars
A group of Uber drivers clashed with Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's security personnel on Aug. 9 when they organized a protest over their seized cars.
Spain taxi strike against Uber spreads
Taxi drivers across Spain joined a strike on July 30 against ride hailing competitors such as Uber and Cabify who they say unfairly threaten their livelihoods.
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Taxi drivers halt traffic in Turkey's Bodrum after arrest of colleague for beating Uber driver
Hundreds of taxi drivers have blocked a main road in the southwestern Turkish resort city of Bodrum to protest the detention of one of their colleagues who are accused of beating a Uber driver.
First Crypto ATM Machines to be Launched in Bulgaria
We dream of the day when crypto ATM machines are more common in our high streets than badly tuned guitars held by crusty buskers. When we think of the cutting-edge crypto industry, Bulgaria is hardly a place that jumps out from the crowd, however, they are about to launch their first ever crypto ATMs in news released this week.