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...

Generon: innovation raised the roof

Like many other businesses, Terrán Roof Tile Manufacturing Ltd. — a company with over 100 years of history — knows that in today’s fast-changing world, continuous innovation in products and services is essential. Thanks to a successful grant application, the company was able to bring one of its unique ideas to life. A few years ago, Terrán began a research and development project aimed at transforming roof surfaces from passive, non-productive elements into active, energy-generating...

Three community spaces get a fresh look in Nyíregyháza

When a city renovates its community spaces, it feels a little like the place we live in is smiling back at us. In Nyíregyháza, three familiar spots have recently been given a new lease on life: the Alvéges Cultural Center, Kölyökvár, and Robinson Hill. Kölyökvár, built in 1929 in the city center, has long been a beloved venue for children’s programs. Thanks to EU co-funding, it has now been fully modernized. The main hall was...

New equipment brings better patient care to Tiszaújváros

The Municipal Outpatient Clinic in Tiszaújváros has upgraded its medical equipment thanks to an EU-funded project. The investment aims to raise the quality of care and ensure equal access to health services for people across the region. The clinic sees an average of 180,000 visits a year and, depending on the specialty, serves between 29,000 and 65,000 residents in 18 to 35 surrounding towns and villages. Until now, care had relied largely on outdated devices—some...

Life-giving water in the Ipoly valley

With support from the European Union and the Hungarian State, the Duna–Ipoly National Park Directorate carried out a comprehensive habitat development project in the central Ipoly Valley between 2016 and 2021. At the heart of the project was water—floodwater that spills over the riverbanks and is often seen as a problem. The initiative reinforced a different perspective: water is not a threat but a resource that can be harnessed wisely for nature’s benefit, without disrupting...

Shared paths: cycling developments in Budapest for a sustainable city

Sustainability is increasingly shaping the future of transport in Budapest. With support from the European Union, the city government and the Budapest Transport Center have been working together to encourage more people to choose walking, cycling, and public transport for their everyday journeys. These improvements aren’t just for “cyclists” or “pedestrians” – they’re for everyone living in Budapest. After all, city residents might drive one day, cycle the next, and walk the day after. The...

Classroom theatre: dialogue with the citizens of tomorrow

Hungarian society today faces many challenges. The strength of any community lies in its ability to raise open, empathetic, and responsible citizens. The Classroom Theatre project, carried out by the Szabad Jászok Democratic Association, was designed with exactly this goal in mind. By bringing theatre performances directly into schools and pairing them with guided discussions, the project encouraged students to explore the roots of social problems and to learn what it means to take responsibility...

EU funds help Budapest’s urban development

Thanks to the Sustainable Urban Development instrument of the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus, Budapest is taking big steps toward greener, safer, and more liveable streets. One of the flagship projects is the Healthy Streets Programme, launched by the Municipality of Budapest and the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) with EU co-financing of HUF 25 billion. Covering 11 districts, the programme focuses on revitalising local streets and collector roads. The aim is clear: less...

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