On 14 November 2025, the National Development Centre (NFK) held its first conference dedicated entirely to the communication of the Pillars. This made the event a milestone from the outset. The Pillars — the flagship development areas of the 2021–2027 EU funding cycle — play an increasingly important role in presenting Hungary’s achievements and highlighting the social relevance of the operational programmes in an accessible and visually engaging way. The initiative was significant even at...
Pernix Pharma Ltd., based in Zalaegerszeg, is more than just a successful company: continuous growth, dedication, and precision have made it one of the leading players in the Hungarian pharmaceutical industry. With the support of European Union funding, the company has taken modernization and capacity expansion to a new level. Founded in 2000, Pernix Pharma initially operated as a medium-sized enterprise, already implementing GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards and a customer-focused, flexible operational approach. The...
For many decades, residents of Madaras and Katymár had to deal with a serious problem: there was no sewer system or working wastewater treatment plant. Finding a long-term solution to wastewater and environmental issues was essential. Thanks to EU funding, this has now become possible. Before the project, households managed their wastewater with individual tanks and soakaways. These systems could no longer cope with growing needs. Groundwater was at risk of pollution, the environment was...
After several weeks of hard work, we finally packed up last Saturday, jumped into the car, and headed toward the Zselic. We were pleasantly surprised to see that, thanks to developments over the past few years, the region now looks completely different. Our goal for the day was the Hollófészek Lookout Tower and the Ibafa Pipe Museum—two places that, thanks to EU-funded tourism projects, have become symbols of the Zselic. As we wound our way...
Few people ever wander through the seemingly endless maze of tracks at Ferencváros Station—and even fewer do so often. Walking there is dangerous, with trains constantly passing by, and the surroundings offer little comfort: an intricate web of tracks stretching in all directions, dozens of rust-colored switches, flickering signal lights, and a peculiar atmosphere where the clatter of trains emerging from nowhere blends with the industrial silence of the city wedged around it. Yet if...
The economy of the future will be built by today’s students. This was the motto of an EU-funded project carried out by four schools of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hungary. The goal was to help young people start thinking early—already in primary and secondary school—about their skills, career choices, and the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). STEM skills are especially important because without them, economic growth can slow down in...
Movement has countless beneficial effects — it keeps the body in shape and supports mental balance. It plays an especially important role during recovery after illness, injury, or surgery. With support from the European Union, 3D Vertical Ltd. has further developed its innovative suspension-frame system, placing active rehabilitation at the center of its approach. This device enables patients and athletes to perform targeted exercises in a controlled and safe environment, promoting faster and more sustainable...
One big moment in every child’s life is when they finally realize that the number of humps on a camel’s back isn’t random. Some have one, some have two—and they’re actually two different species. The single-humped ones are called dromedaries. After this discovery, kids start choosing their stuffed animals more carefully, confidently correct their grandparents about the humps, and, of course, never go looking for two humps in the dromedary enclosure at the zoo again....
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...
