Driverless car, taxi or coach? Nowadays, self-driving technology is no longer found only in the world of science fiction movies. Hungary is also undertaking a major role in this field, and the ZalaZONE test track and Széchenyi István University are prominent players in this exciting development. ZalaZONE is a test track where autonomous cars can be tested in a simulated urban environment and on a motorway module, too. This track plays an extremely important role...
In recent years, several renovations and improvements have been made to the Tokaj-Hegyalja World Heritage Sites. As a result, the area’s historic buildings, castles, historic street corners and religious sites have been renewed and are now ready to receive visitors. The investments have been made to preserve world-famous heritage sites and to give life to developments that not only restore but also add new features to the area’s tourist destinations. Tokaji Furmint is one of...
Speed, precision, sophistication! GRAFIKON.HU Ltd. in Szolnok is a company providing printing services, which by now with the assistance of a company management system performs its services at the highest level. A successful EU grant application has contributed significantly to professional service that meets customer expectations and supports the development of the company. Due to GRAFIKON.HU’s constantly-expanding workforce, it was essential to introduce an efficient company management system. With EU support, they were able to...
Due to an EU-funded development, the Hungarian Post was improved with a modern tracking function allowing customers to track the current location of their parcels and letters. Hungarian Post has modernised its classic letter mail services, improving customer convenience and providing new opportunities for senders and recipients using electronic channels. The modernisation of the postal service not only meant a complete reorganisation and renewal of the registration processes and the extension of electronic administration, but...
In the framework of the Operational Programme for Supporting Socially Disadvantaged Persons extremely valuable unit packs were created for kindergarten children residing in 300 settlements that are involved in the Catching-up Settlements Programme. The support was implemented via the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta from EU and Hungarian funding. Packs of units for kindergarten children and their families include products that cover their basic needs and contribute to the health, well-being and...
In Helvécia, significant progress has been made in supporting the employment of people with young children and in family-friendly services. A crèche with three group rooms for 36 young children, and a kindergarten with 100 places and four group provide day care for the youngest children, helping parents with young children to re-enter the labour market and increase employment. Owing to the development, the kindergarten in Helvécia has moved to new, modern, 21st-century conditions, and...
The municipality of Balatonalmádi implemented using EU support the continuation of the Veszprém -Szentkirályszabadja – Balatonalmádi cycle path connecting to the existing cycle path network. The new cycle path in the city is over 5 km long. The aim of the project was to promote cycling and make the city more cycle-friendly. The development has completed the network in the Balatonalmádi district and made cycling easier throughout the town. The new cycle path provides a...
A visitor centre and snow leopard paddock was built with EU support in the Nyíregyháza Animal Park. This project brought considerable benefits both for the city and the local community. Since this wildlife park is one of the most popular tourism and leisure destinations in the country. The newly built visitor centre offers an exceptional experience for zoo visitors. Thanks to modern and interactive exhibition spaces, visitors can gain insights into animal life, learn about...
In the framework of the project for the Central Hungary region of the Danube 15 new or renewed water tour stops have been established. The Hungarian Kayak-Canoe Association (MKKSZ) strengthens the leisure tourism aspect of kayaking and canoeing by extending the active water related recreational activities and by setting up a national network of water tour stops. Due to EU support, this technical development has been implemented in several places such as Szob, Vác, Göd,...
The South Balaton railway line is one of the busiest lines in Hungary. With the support of the European Union track modernisation and infrastructure upgrade has been carried out making the railway line able to compete with public roads. As a result of the development the journey time between the capital city and Keszthely was reduced by 10 minutes and the service quality also improved. Passengers are greeted by platforms ensuring safe and comfortable boarding...
