Eastern Europe became a hot-bed for tech start-ups. This is how it did it

Oct 27, 2017

The iconic Chain Bridge of Budapest spans the Danube river and the Royal Palace is seen in the background November 19, 2013. Budapest offers a wealth of choices for lovers of music, art and architecture in a beautiful setting on the Danube river, which bisects the city on the midpoint of its journey from the Black Forest to the Black Sea. To match Trip Tips: TRAVEL-BUDAPEST/ REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (HUNGARY - Tags: CITYSCAPE SOCIETY TRAVEL) - GM1E9BM0MPQ01

Budapest has made it into the latest European Digital City Index for start-ups. Image: REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh

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