We believe these communities can be revitalized – emerging communities project launch event

On May 20, 2025, the village of Nyírpilis hosted the opening event of the Presence in Emerging Communities (ESF+) project, marking a new milestone in the Emerging Communities (Fete) program, which was launched in 2019. Co-financed by the European Union and Hungary, the project’s aim is to support social inclusion in 300 disadvantaged settlements by 2029. The Fete program is implemented using both domestic and EU funds. The driving force behind the program is a...

Nervous system 2.0: coping with modern life

At Eötvös Loránd University, with support from the European Union, researchers carried out a groundbreaking study to better understand how the human brain is adapting to the fast-paced, information-filled world we live in today. Using cutting-edge tools from neuroscience, psychology, and genetics, the team explored how modern life affects our minds and bodies. Today’s world is packed with constant digital stimuli—emails, notifications, news, pictures, and noise. According to the researchers, we’re being exposed to more...

New momentum on Route 55 – reinforced road surface and safer bicycle paths around Mórahalom

Significant improvements have been made to the section of Route 55 near Mórahalom, supported by the European Union. The goal of the investment was to enhance traffic safety and promote sustainable, environmentally friendly transportation. These developments open new opportunities for local economic growth and community development. As part of the project, 15.7 kilometers of road surface were reinforced to accommodate vehicles with axle loads of up to 115 kN. This road section runs between Mórahalom...

From bombing range to pasture – landscape restoration in the Hortobágy

In the heart of the Hortobágy, near the border of Hajdú-Bihar and Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok counties, lies a vast, uninhabited area that for decades served as a military bombing range. Scars of this past remained visible in the form of thousands of bomb craters, artificial landforms, and unexploded ordnance. But thanks to a large-scale restoration project funded by the European Union, this once dangerous landscape is now being reclaimed by nature — and reborn as pasture. Under...

Music, tradition, and community building: this is how the International Barrel Organ Festival sounds in Keszthely

Located on the shore of Lake Balaton, Keszthely hosts a special musical event every year: the Keszthely International Barrel Organ Festival. Since 2013, the Keszthely Tourism Association has been organizing this unique cultural event in Hungary with the aim of conveying values, preserving traditions, and building community. The festival is an integral part of the city’s cultural life and an important element of the local identity cherished by both residents and returning visitors. Every summer,...

One of the Pillars of Economic Development and Innovation Operational Programme Plus presented at the Industrial Days Trade Fair

Hungary’s largest industrial exhibition, Industrial Days 2025, was held in Budapest from May 13 to 16, 2025. Visitors had the opportunity to explore the latest technological innovations, corporate trends, and a diverse range of conference programs. The four-day event attracted over ten thousand visitors, with the Hungarian Economic Development Agency (hereinafter referred to as “the agency”) participating as an exhibitor. The agency’s involvement was part of the priority project identified by code GINOP_PLUSZ-1.1.1-22-2022-00001, titled “Provision...

Pharmatextil Ltd. developed its production with EU support

The EU-supported development of Pharmatextil Ltd. is part of the company’s technological renewal process. Through the support, the company acquired two special, high-capacity knitting machines that have taken the production of compression stockings to a new level and represented a significant advancement in efficiency alongside lower production costs. Operating since 1990, Pharmatextil Ltd. is a leader in the development of medical and preventive textile products, particularly in the field of leg and arm stockings. The...

Opportunity for a new beginning – genuine homes in a community setting

There is a word we often hear but rarely experience in its tangible form: chance. The Mécses Serving Community Association took on precisely this challenge in their project, funded by the EU under the Human Resources Development Operational Programme, offering a genuine chance for a new beginning. The development was created to transform the life opportunities of people with disabilities and psychiatric patients; to establish high-quality, accessible, community-based housing options that provide a real alternative...

Back in the competition – following last year’s success, seven Hungarian projects compete for the RegioStars 2025 Award

The RegioStars competition, which celebrates the most outstanding initiatives supported by the European Union’s Cohesion Policy, has officially launched once again. The 2025 edition has already set a new record, with over 266 projects submitted for consideration. This prestigious contest aims to highlight the most impactful EU-funded developments that bring tangible improvements to the lives of citizens across Europe’s regions. This year, Hungary is represented by seven projects. Applicants are recognized in several categories, including...

Legislation just a click away

The developments realized in the project called the Integrated Legislation System (ILS) provide lawmakers with faster and simpler decision preparation, reduce administrative burdens for public administration, and deliver higher-quality services to citizens. The ILS project, funded by the European Union, encompasses a wide range of improvements. The Integrated Legislation System itself ensures a higher level of support for the quality legislative process and provides unified and exclusive IT support for governmental decision preparation and decision-making...

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