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Editorial Invest in Slovakia
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European Commission unveils new measures to tackle the energy crisis - Joint procurement should serve as a hedge against price fluctuations on the gas market. The Commission also wants to allocate an additional €40 billion to help companies and households affected by the energy crisis.
75 % clients want more information about their bank's carbon footprint - Cogo's research also shows that 52 million bank customers are in favour of using green banking features. If you become greener, you can attract a larger customer base. "We're just at the beginning of the rise of conscious consumers," says Emma Kisby. Banks offering green solutions will have access to a larger pool of potential retail banking clients. Some banks already have initiatives in place, and banks without branches and apps can also help make their behaviour greener.
Eurostat refines inflation figures to 9.9 % in the euro area and 10.9 % in the EU - Eurostat has revised its initial estimates for both the euro area and the European Union as a whole. The adjusted inflation rate in Slovakia exceeded both values in September, reaching 14.2 %. Within the euro area, the month-on-month inflation increases were mostly driven by energy (+4.19 %), food, alcohol and tobacco (+2.47 %), services (+1.80 %) and industrial goods excluding energy (+1.47 %).
Helping companies survive the crisis with technology - The traditional model of management finance is based on outdated systems. "Company directors should not get lost in the numbers that show the success of their company," says Juraj Jurášek. For founders of small and medium-sized companies, his company offers a qualified CFO with years of experience. In the interview, he explains exactly how this person works within the team, as well as what reactions traditional finance professionals encounter.
European cities are at the forefront of technological innovation - Smart cities across Europe are meeting the challenges of urbanisation with pioneering solutions.
Urban planning - Barcelona was recently named the best foreign smart city at the World Smart City Expo Korea. The Catalan capital has long been regarded as one of the world's most pioneering smart cities, adopting new technologies to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
An ambitious smart city strategy - For Zurich, Switzerland, a smart city is one that "connects people, organisations or infrastructures" to add economic, social or environmental value. Zurich's Smart City Strategy sets clearly defined goals for digital transformation.
Post-pandemic digitisation - The French capital has learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and has focused its attention on Smart City solutions. Smart City plans focus on areas such as transport, urban planning and the environment, among others.
Offering mobility as a service - Finland shows how technology can be used to improve city and country life. The smart Helsinki-Uusimaa region benefits from cutting-edge research and innovation.
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