Zsolnay: leading the way in energy efficiency as well

There are only a handful of Hungarian brands whose names are instantly associated worldwide with quality, artistry, and tradition. Zsolnay Porcelain Manufactory is one of them, representing the values of Hungarian industry and culture for more than 150 years. Its most ambitious and spectacular achievement to date was the creation of the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter. Later, the company embarked on another major development: a comprehensive program of energy modernization. The Zsolnay story began in 1853,...

A fresh start through home and knowledge

Without a stable home and job, reintegrating into society is especially difficult for people experiencing homelessness. The first steps toward change require opportunities that offer real alternatives. The EU co-financed project run by the Myrai Religious Public Benefit Association provided multi-faceted support, giving participants a solid foundation for starting over. As an initial step toward social reintegration, the association rented five apartments in Zugló, Budapest, fully furnished with essential household items for those in need....

Family-friendly upgrades transform Sopron

Sopron has given a fresh look to eight community green spaces as part of a major project funded by the EU and national sources. Residents of all ages can now enjoy new parks, playgrounds, and sports and leisure areas designed for relaxation, active fun, and shared community experiences. On one of the city’s most scenic spots, Koronázódomb, an 8,500-square-meter park now features a lookout point and a skill-based playground for young children. A five-station fitness...

Várpalota can finally breathe easy

For many years, the through traffic on Main Road 8 was a constant presence in Várpalota’s daily life. People could often tell when a truck was passing by with their eyes closed, simply because the windows would shake. That’s why the completion of the Main Road 8 bypass under the Széchenyi 2020 program was such a huge relief. The new 5.8-kilometer section now diverts transit traffic away from the city. The project — long awaited...

The bakery even the prince doesn’t walk to

For years, Albert watched longingly as customers at drive-thru fast-food restaurants received their burgers and fries without even leaving their cars. But Albert never craved those foods—his weakness was the chocolate swirl pastry! He often imagined how wonderful it would be to pull up in his car to a drive-thru and receive his favorite pastry fresh from the oven, warm and fragrant, with a crisp exterior and soft inside, almost instantly. What once seemed like...

A multifunctional community space in the heart of Balassagyarmat

The key to successful societies lies in the ability of their members to cooperate as a community. This can extend from families to cities and beyond, with each individual contributing to the community’s strength according to their own capacities. In Balassagyarmat, EU funding has supported a building renovation that fills a significant gap and creates a unique opportunity for the city. The aim of the call was to strengthen urban communities and promote their renewal,...

The rebirth of the alkaline steppe on the edge of Kiskunság

The Kiskunság National Park Directorate has led a major project near Apaj in Pest County, on the Upper Kiskunság steppe, to erase the traces of unnatural water management and give the degraded ecosystem a chance to recover. Restoring such areas is essential to improve the conditions of protected and community-significant species and habitats, and to help preserve biodiversity. The intervention area is part of Hungary’s second-largest continuous alkaline steppe and wetland chain after the Hortobágy,...

Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus: new developments underway across the country

The Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus is making fast progress. By early September 2025, 94% of calls for proposals had been published, and more than 4,600 projects already have funding agreements in place. This represents a total of HUF 1,827 billion in resources for local communities—a significant step toward their development. A key element of Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus, the Sustainable Urban Development Pillar, is launching numerous new investments that...

Local public services at one place, one touch

A new IT application has been developed to support municipalities, designed in such a way that no additional data entry is required. Instead, it consolidates and integrates data already available in existing sectoral systems, making it analyzable at the municipal level. With the support of EU co-financing, the project has delivered a multi-component, cross-sectoral Integrated Analytical and Management Information System (IKIR). The system provides a structured framework for the monitoring, analysis, and evaluation of local...

A modern garage for a modern bus fleet

Thanks to both EU and national funding, a world-class bus depot and service center now supports one of Europe’s most advanced bus fleets in Kaposvár. Anyone passing by the new bus depot in Kaposvár today might wonder if they’ve taken a wrong turn. “Well, this place is first-class!” exclaims Uncle Pista, who in his younger days tinkered around the old smoky Ikarus buses with his toolbox. Now, standing before him is a facility that looks...

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