This year, the Hungarian Economic Development Agency (NGFÜ) organized Modern Factories Night nationwide event for the eighth time, which took place on November 8, 2024. The opening of the series of events was held in Eger. The operations of strategic importance (OSI) for the 2021-27 programming period, commonly known as Pillars, aim to provide greater visibility for EU funds by widely showcasing the achieved results to the public. Every operational programme has Pillars. The Modern...
Who would have thought that wastewater also has a second chance? Kaposvár’s new purification system provides exactly that for the water – in the form of a thorough ‘wellness’ treatment! The old wastewater is given new life with the most modern technology, so it can return to nature fresh and clean. And all this while powering itself with biogas! Yes, here the wastewater not only gets cleaned but also gives back energy – in a...
In the city of Szeged, 20 young children can start daycare activities in a new, modern, and energy-efficient facility. The development provides the opportunity for daytime care for the little ones, thereby supporting the return to work of the affected parents and mothers. The city’s local government has established a daycare center that, in line with modern expectations, is not only accessibble for disabled children but also economically sustainable thanks to energy modernisation. The institution...
It is well known that consuming fish is very healthy. Fish contain a multitude of nutrients essential for the proper functioning of the human body, such as high-quality proteins, various vitamins, and minerals. One of the pioneers of Hungarian fish processing is the Budaörs-based Fishmarket Fish Trading Limited Liability Company, which successfully implemented a project with the involvement of EU support. The development involved expanding production capacity and sales channels, renewing technologies, and increasing food...
A large-scale university educational tool development has been implemented at the Orosháza center of Kodolányi János University by modernising the educational environment that ensures students’ practical work, building infrastructure to support distance education and open-source learning, and creating community spaces. The southern part of Békés is considered disadvantaged in terms of social, economic, and geographical aspects, and the residents here have less access to higher education due to their economic background. It is therefore important...
The large-scale renovation and expansion of the Pesterzsébet Salt-Iodine Bath began in 2018, with the aim of transforming the former 800-square-meter area into a much more modern and spacious 4,300-square-meter indoor bath complex. As a result of the modernisation, the facility has been completely revitalised: Budapest’s only iodine-salt water thermal bath is now open year-round, enticing visitors with its modern design, elegant interiors, and numerous wellness services. As part of the Environmental and Energy Efficiency...
Soon, companies will be able to apply for the Digital Renewal Operational Program Plus calls that provide direct support, co-financed by the European Union, to improve the competitiveness of the SME sector. This support aims both to compensate for delayed investments in digitalization and to initiate innovative activities that go beyond the capabilities of small businesses. Small enterprises will be able to apply for simplified, small-scale, non-refundable grants and will also have the option to...
State and municipal electronic information systems and registries previously operated in a fragmented manner on various quality infrastructures. In the fragmented system, the introduction of security and protective measures was also cumbersome. Thanks to the developments implemented with European Union support, these systems have been modernised, allowing them to perform their tasks more effectively and cost-efficiently. The project, implemented with EU support under the Public Administration and Public Service Development Operational Programme (KÖFOP), aimed to...
In a settlement in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, a successful EU development was implemented with the aim of providing modern public catering for preschool and elementary school children, as well as those in need. The city’s local government established the Catering Nonprofit Ltd. in Sajószentpéter in 2009 to provide more efficient, higher quality, and more standardised services for the city’s public catering, primarily serving the Kossuth Lajos Primary School and its two member institutions (Hunyadi Mátyás Branch...
When it comes to environmental issues, it is extremely important to receive the right information, to continuously expand our knowledge, and to implement measures that can protect our environment and combat the harmful effects of climate change. The Transdanubian Regional Waterworks Ltd., (Dunántúli Regionális Vízmű Zrt.) has done a lot for this in its project titled Water source protection and responsible water managment in the era of climate change. The development that was implemented with...
