The village of Keszü, located in Baranya County, welcomes children under three years old with a new nursery. The development has made it possible to provide daytime care for the little ones, thereby supporting the return to work of the affected parents and mothers. The project, which was funded by the EU and the national government as part of the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme, led to the construction of three nursery classrooms with...
Water is the source of life – but are we aware of how important conscious water use is? MIVÍZ Kft. has sought to answer this question through a truly comprehensible awareness project, while bringing the significance of water utility services closer to the public. The project was jointly supported by the European Union and the Hungarian State. The next time we turn on the tap, let’s think about the journey that led to the crystal-clear...
On 16 January 2025, a background discussion was held at the Ministry of the Interior regarding the results of the Teacher Career Model project for 2024 and the plans for 2025. This meeting was attended by responsible government officials, representatives from various teachers’ advocacy organizations, and an expert and member of the European Commission. In the 2021–2027 EU development period, each member state is obliged to designate those operations of strategic importance that significantly contribute...
In terms of hazelnut spread, Vino Gusto Hazelnut Spread Ltd. is an indispensable player in the Hungarian gastronomic world, which started in Kiskőrös and has since been unwaveringly producing one of the favorite products for sweet-toothed individuals. But what makes this hazelnut cream special? Primarily because the company’s products are not only at the forefront in terms of taste but also in technology, thanks to the ongoing developments behind the scenes. Years ago, Vino Gusto...
The completed road encourages the settlement of new businesses and promotes the strengthening of local economic activity. Considering the location of the settlement, the proximity of the M1 motorway and the county seat, such an investment can not only have a local impact but can also serve the economic strengthening of the region on a regional level and in the long term. Domestic SMEs constitute the development potential of the Hungarian economy, yet in terms...
One form of conscious and healthy shopping is visiting the market, where one can buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and other goods offered by local producers. In Zalaegerszeg, within the framework of the Széchenyi 2020 program, it was possible to provide the infrastructural background for local producers and artisans to access the market with EU funds, thereby increasing consumer interest. The goal of the city leadership was to implement a project that could unite the revitalisation...
For many people, higher education is not only a key to self-development, but also a key to a future career. But what happens when the learning path hits obstacles or labour market expectations do not match the content of the training? A project of the EU-funded Human Resources Development Operational Programme has developed innovative solutions to these challenges to make higher education more successful and practice-oriented. The overall aim of the joint project of the...
Everyone deserves a second chance—especially when it comes to education. The Belvárosi Tanoda project’s aim was to provide real support to those young people who, for some reason, have dropped out of the school system but are ready to start over. The initiative focused on personalized development and community building. The “School Desk Reloaded—Support for Second Chance Programs” application, as part of the Széchenyi 2020 Program, supported the reintegration of young people without qualifications, who...
The main objective of the Széchenyi 2020 Programme was to improve the competitiveness of businesses. For this purpose, among others, the call for proposals “Development of Industrial Parks and Industrial Areas” has been launched to stimulate the local economy and increase employment. The municipality of Kunsziget has endeavored to meet the challenge posed by the characteristics of the local economic environment and labor market. There is a genuine social and economic demand that the improvement...
What does a family business do well when it reaches the limits of its capacity? It does not shy away from the new and continues to develop, as Karzol-Trans Ltd. from Ecser did, most recently within the framework of an EU-funded project. The company is a striking example of how modern technologies and EU support can advance the success of a family business. Thanks to the project implemented with EU support under the Economic Development...
