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...
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 Until now, care had relied largely on outdated devices—some...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Through the EFOP-1.4.3-16 program, the Municipality of Cigánd launched a project to ensure equal and high-quality access to early childhood development services. As part of this initiative, the Lavender Sure Start Children’s House was created to provide comprehensive support for children under the age of three who are not enrolled in childcare, as well as for their parents. Cigánd lies at the heart of one of Hungary’s most disadvantaged regions. It is the only town...
Annamária, a single mother raising her six-year-old son in the village of Győrújfalu, is a great example of how the EDIOP Plus-4.1.1-23 Youth Guarantee Plus programme is providing real, practical support for young people by helping them into work through training, wage subsidies, and mobility assistance. Having previously worked as a shop assistant, Annamária had to step away from her career due to family circumstances. This June, however, her professional life took a new turn...
Did you know that public data includes, for example, how much municipalities spend on keeping public spaces clean? The project Survey of Legally Required Public Data Sets and Other Registered Data Sets, and Their Regulatory Review set out to improve the transparency and availability of public data, as well as to strengthen a service-oriented approach – not only within public administration but also in related sectors, such as organizations that perform public duties outside government....
Tata is a city rich in cultural and industrial heritage. As part of the third phase of the English Garden’s restoration, the municipality has used EU funding to breathe new life into the long-closed Jenő Mill and its courtyard, creating a new attraction that offers unique experiences and programs for visitors of all ages. Spread across 6,000 m², this interactive mill history park is the only place in Hungary where visitors can discover different types...
