Pasta – this versatile staple food – is a favorite for almost everyone, whether served with a rich sauce, baked in the oven, or enjoyed freshly cooked on its own. As one of Hungary’s largest pasta producers, Soós Tészta Ltd. is now able to offer Hungarian consumers an even wider variety of high-quality products, thanks to support from the European Union. The company successfully applied for a grant aimed at expanding the production capacities of...
The Human Resource Development Operational Programme Plus, funded by the European Union, is continuously working to create better opportunities for people in disadvantaged situations. The network of learning centres and Sure Start Children’s Houses is growing, with plans to open 40–45 new learning centres and 45–50 new children’s houses. Thanks to these initiatives, around 1,300 children will be able to join development programs. Through the Actively for Knowledge program, more than 10,000 people will also...
Rail transport is one of the most sustainable and safest forms of travel — protecting the environment while offering passengers a comfortable and reliable way to get around. Thanks to an EU-funded development, passengers traveling between Mezőzombor and Sátoraljaújhely can now enjoy an even faster and more modern journey, as the complete modernization and electrification of the railway line between the two towns has been completed. The improvements are noticeable as soon as passengers arrive...
Through the 28 developments implemented within the European Union-funded project of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, more than 11,500 participants took part in 39 new or renewed specialized training programs, while 61 new methodological handbooks were created to further enhance the effectiveness of Hungary’s foreign economic and diplomatic advocacy. When the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade was established in 2014, the reorganization of foreign affairs administration aimed not only to perform traditional...
In the city of Eger, the EU-supported initiative KÖSZI! aimed to bring classical music closer to younger generations. The Eger Symphony Orchestra gladly embraced the challenge of showing that this musical genre can feel just as relevant and engaging for today’s youth. Through the program, students had the opportunity to deepen their cultural and musical knowledge while gaining memorable new experiences. Music has always been more than just sound – it builds community, stirs emotions,...
When little Bence first walked through the school gates, he didn’t yet know he was entering a very special place. The new learning tools, colorful classrooms, kind teachers, and dedicated professionals using innovative methods were all there for one purpose — to help him, and children like him with severe and multiple disabilities, live better, fuller lives. His mother used to feel alone in their struggles, but now they’ve found a real community — a...
Back in mid-September, we shared updates on several projects supported by the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus. By October, new Pillar developments have come into focus — and not just any projects, but ones that make a significant contribution to achieving the programme’s strategic objectives. At the Nyíregyháza School District Centre, renovation works worth of HUF 2.5 billion are set to begin, modernising educational institutions across 19 municipalities — including schools in Balkány,...
Detki is the largest Hungarian-owned biscuit and confectionery manufacturer, with products found in almost every household in the country. The company has been active on the market for more than 40 years and recently, with the help of EU funding, introduced major technological upgrades to boost production. By continuously improving, Detki has strengthened its position in Hungary and, with more efficient production, is delivering even more treats to families nationwide. The story of Detki Biscuits...
One of the greatest challenges of modern healthcare is preventing hospital-acquired infections and curbing antibiotic resistance. In response, the Péterfy Sándor Street Hospital, Outpatient Clinic and Traumatology Center has implemented a major development project with support from the European Union. The initiative aimed primarily at modernizing hygiene conditions and improving the overall quality of patient care. As one of Budapest’s key healthcare institutions, the Péterfy Hospital provides care for thousands of patients every day. Beyond...
In the spring of 2010, the Baranya Canal overflowed its banks. For days, water dominated the landscape in and around Magyarszék — yards, basements, and gardens disappeared under sudden torrential rains, while residents could only watch helplessly as the flood slowly engulfed everything. Few imagined back then that in the following decade, such flash floods would become an increasingly frequent reality. With climate change intensifying extreme weather, the question today is no longer if another...
