Homelessness is not just a housing issue; it is a complex social challenge with economic, health, and mental dimensions. In 2019, the Shelter Foundation launched the Home-Finder project with the help of European Union funding. Throughout the 27-month program, 15 homeless individuals living in public spaces were provided with housing alongside intensive social support. The Housing First approach is based on the idea that achieving lasting change is difficult without a stable home. If someone...
The expansion and partial renovation of Szentgotthárd’s Arany János Primary School, valued at over HUF one billion, has officially begun. The details were shared with the press on February 21, 2025. The project is being implemented by the School District Center of Szombathely and the Vas County Municipal Office, with funding from the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Program Plus. During the 2021-2027 programming period, operations of strategic importance (OSI)—commonly referred to as Pillars—aim to...
The Diocesan Catholic Schools Authority, which oversees the educational institutions of the Diocese of Vác, has completed the development of Páter Bárkányi János Catholic Kindergarten, Primary School, and High School in the downtown area of Szécsény. The project was made possible by non-refundable EU funding, enabling a large-scale infrastructure development of the educational institution. Due to space constraints at the previous site, expansion was not feasible. Therefore, a former, unused school building was renovated and...
Across Hungary, 102 billion HUF in non-refundable EU funding is being allocated to the Economic Development and Innovation Operational Program Plus (EDIOP Plus) for the Youth Guarantee Plus Program. Additionally, HUF 78.4 billion is being used nationwide for the Expansion and Development of the Workforce Supply Program, which helps job seekers aged 30-64 integrate into the open labor market. In Somogy County, these programs receive more than HUF 5 billion and HUF 3.6 billion, respectively....
The support for the local economy and employment, the development of tourism, and the modernization of urban infrastructure and public services will be realized with nearly HUF 9 billion in funding from the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus. Based on this, the Eger local government has developed a comprehensive development package that includes investments aimed at significantly improving the quality of life across the city. One of the objectives of the Pillars under...
At Robot-X, work is in full swing! Thanks to European Union funding, their manufacturing capacity has skyrocketed, allowing them to fulfill orders faster and more efficiently. Since its establishment, Robot-X has been specializing in industrial automation and robotics. As part of the project, two brand-new FANUC CNC machining centers and a Trens universal lathe have been added to the workshop. With these upgrades, the CNC department can now produce 4,000 parts per month, while the...
The Bay Zoltán Solar Observatory in Gyula is not only an important center for solar physics research and space weather studies but is also gaining increasing significance in cultural and educational fields. Thanks to European Union funding, recent developments have allowed the building—already dedicated to solar research—to be equipped with modern instruments and new functions. As a result, the observatory not only strengthens Hungary’s scientific community but has also actively joined international research efforts. One...
A total of HUF 5.1 billion in funding has been allocated through the Digital Renewal Operational Programme Plus, with grant applications opening on February 25, 2025. The funding will support energy assessments and regular data collection for buildings in rural healthcare and educational institutions. The 2021-2027 programming period includes operations of strategic importance (OSI)—commonly referred to as Pillars—which aim to enhance the visibility of EU funding and showcase the achieved results to the public. One...
More than HUF 600 million will be invested in modernizing the primary schools of Álmosd, Nyíradony, Bagamér, and Nyírmártonfalva, all of which operate under the Educational District Centre of Debrecen. These developments are being carried out within the framework of the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus Pillar initiative. During the 2021-2027 programming period, the so-called Operations of Strategic Importance (OSI)—more commonly known as Pillars—aim to enhance the visibility of EU funding, showcasing the...
For the seventh time, the Pedagógus Expo was held on February 22, 2025, at the Budapest Congress Center, attracting great interest once again. The sold-out event welcomed approximately 1,500 attendees. As one of the most important professional forums in education, the expo aims to provide professional support and reinforcement through a community experience for those dedicated to educating and nurturing children. The event featured specialized lectures across multiple halls, complemented by around 80 professional exhibitors,...
