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Research to support the conscious development of local competitiveness

2025. 06. 20.

What tools can help municipalities improve the quality of public services? The aim of the Ministry of Interior’s (BM) project was to assess the functioning of individual municipalities and provide researchers with sufficient insight to guide local governments on how to enhance their competitiveness. Through the implementation of targeted analytical research within the EU-funded Local Competitiveness Development Research Program (HVK), a system of tools was developed to support the work of municipal leaders, along with...

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Modern school, sustainable future – energy developments in Ózd and Felsőzsolca

2025. 06. 18.

Modern school buildings not only create a healthier and more inspiring learning environment for future generations but also contribute to improving the quality of life within communities. The modern technologies and innovative solutions applied in such developments help reduce the ecological footprint of buildings while promoting environmental awareness among students and educators. The energy modernization of the buildings of the II. János Pál Catholic Primary School in Ózd and the Szent István Catholic Primary School...

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EU funding supports the institutional system managing EU funds

2025. 06. 17.

It may not be a widely known fact that, under European Union regulations, individual Member States may also finance the operation of their institutional systems coordinating the use of EU funds from EU sources. These designated funds are referred to as Technical Assistance (TA) resources. During the 2021–2027 period, Hungary is utilizing its available TA resources under the Implementation Operational Programme Plus. Projects under Implementation Operational Programme Plus ensure the lawful, effective, and efficient implementation...

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Discover Your English Voice!” – an experiential language learning method that truly works

2025. 06. 16.

How can language learning become a genuine experience for high school students? And how can they not only meet the requirements but also acquire truly usable language skills? These questions were addressed by Eszterházy Károly Catholic University through the launch of the nationally unique, EU-funded program titled “Discover Your English Voice / (in Hungarian: Hallasd a hangod angolul!”). The initiative targeted the high school age group and its professional-methodological foundations were developed by the University’s...

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Kiskunfélegyháza renewed – a greener, more livable, and vibrant city center

2025. 06. 13.

In recent times, Kiskunfélegyháza’s city center has undergone remarkable and tangible changes. As a result of a comprehensive development project—particularly focused on Béke Square and its surroundings—the central part of the city has not only become more attractive, but now also better serves the needs of residents and visitors alike. The project, implemented with support from the European Union, focused on reimagining open spaces and increasing green areas. The aim was to preserve the city’s...

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We believe these communities can be revitalized – emerging communities project launch event

2025. 06. 12.

On May 20, 2025, the village of Nyírpilis hosted the opening event of the Presence in Emerging Communities (ESF+) project, marking a new milestone in the Emerging Communities (Fete) program, which was launched in 2019. Co-financed by the European Union and Hungary, the project’s aim is to support social inclusion in 300 disadvantaged settlements by 2029. The Fete program is implemented using both domestic and EU funds. The driving force behind the program is a...

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Nervous system 2.0: coping with modern life

2025. 06. 11.

At Eötvös Loránd University, with support from the European Union, researchers carried out a groundbreaking study to better understand how the human brain is adapting to the fast-paced, information-filled world we live in today. Using cutting-edge tools from neuroscience, psychology, and genetics, the team explored how modern life affects our minds and bodies. Today’s world is packed with constant digital stimuli—emails, notifications, news, pictures, and noise. According to the researchers, we’re being exposed to more...

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New momentum on Route 55 – reinforced road surface and safer bicycle paths around Mórahalom

2025. 06. 09.

Significant improvements have been made to the section of Route 55 near Mórahalom, supported by the European Union. The goal of the investment was to enhance traffic safety and promote sustainable, environmentally friendly transportation. These developments open new opportunities for local economic growth and community development. As part of the project, 15.7 kilometers of road surface were reinforced to accommodate vehicles with axle loads of up to 115 kN. This road section runs between Mórahalom...

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From bombing range to pasture – landscape restoration in the Hortobágy

2025. 06. 06.

In the heart of the Hortobágy, near the border of Hajdú-Bihar and Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok counties, lies a vast, uninhabited area that for decades served as a military bombing range. Scars of this past remained visible in the form of thousands of bomb craters, artificial landforms, and unexploded ordnance. But thanks to a large-scale restoration project funded by the European Union, this once dangerous landscape is now being reclaimed by nature — and reborn as pasture. Under...

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Music, tradition, and community building: this is how the International Barrel Organ Festival sounds in Keszthely

2025. 06. 04.

Located on the shore of Lake Balaton, Keszthely hosts a special musical event every year: the Keszthely International Barrel Organ Festival. Since 2013, the Keszthely Tourism Association has been organizing this unique cultural event in Hungary with the aim of conveying values, preserving traditions, and building community. The festival is an integral part of the city’s cultural life and an important element of the local identity cherished by both residents and returning visitors. Every summer,...

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