The National Development Centre (NFK) represented itself at the EFOTT festival between 9 and 13 July 2025, which is one of the largest national events addressing young people studying in higher education. The festival provided an excellent opportunity to bring the younger generation closer to the significance of Hungarian development policy and the social impacts of projects supported by the European Union in a comprehensible way. At the NFK stands, visitors could learn about the...
The Szőny Equestrian Sports Association reached an important milestone when it successfully secured funding from the European Union. This support made possible the “Komárom Hussars” project, which led to the founding of the Hussar Club — an initiative designed to strengthen community life and preserve local traditions. The project’s main goal was to revive and reinterpret the legacy of the Komárom hussars. The newly formed Hussar Club serves as a vibrant cultural and community space,...
Thanks to the development activities carried out within the framework of an EU co-financed project, the bureaucratic burden on citizens and businesses in Hungary has been significantly reduced by increasing the organizational efficiency of government offices. The project focused on reviewing, simplifying, and optimizing the regulatory environment and internal administrative workflows, with a strong emphasis on reducing the administrative burden on businesses. To achieve its strategic objectives, four key components were implemented: review of central...
Across the globe, the name Samsonite is synonymous with stylish, reliable travel luggage. What many don’t realize, however, is that the global brand’s Hungarian factory is also on a strong growth trajectory — thanks in part to support from the European Union. Led by Samsonite-Hungária Bőrönd Kft., a groundbreaking project was launched to strengthen local industry, expand production capacity, and open the door for Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to join the global supplier...
With funding from the European Union and the Hungarian government, the Public Foundation for the Homeless is providing one hot meal per day, along with services designed to improve the quality of life for those in need. Through the project “Providing Food Support for Homeless Individuals,” part of the Human Resources Development Operational Programme Plus, hot lunches will be served daily to homeless people over the next three and a half years. This initiative is...
The newly completed 12.7-kilometer northern bypass of Route 47, funded with support from the European Union, is a major infrastructure project that helps divert daily through-traffic away from the inner areas of Hódmezővásárhely. By easing congestion in the city center, the bypass greatly improves both traffic flow and quality of life for local residents. The road was constructed as a two-lane route (one lane in each direction) and includes five street-level intersections, two of which...
Sustainability and protecting the environment are some of today’s biggest challenges. Industrial, agricultural, and residential activities put a lot of strain on our waterways, so properly treating wastewater is essential. That’s why Bélapátfalva has undertaken a major upgrade of its sewage system and wastewater treatment plant. The original treatment plant was built back when the local cement factory was operating, designed to meet the needs and standards of that time. Since then, technology and community...
The Duna-Ipoly National Park Directorate has carried out a major conservation and tourism development project in the Pilis Biosphere Reserve and the World Heritage nominee Buda Thermal Karst cave system. The project aimed to protect the area’s outstanding geological and zoological values—especially its bat species—and to strengthen the educational and tourism roles of the caves. One of the main components of the development was the modernization of lighting systems in two popular show caves in...
Miskolctapolca is one of the most popular parts of Miskolc among locals—if not the favorite—where people love to spend their free time, whether going for a relaxing walk or enjoying more active recreation. Thanks to support from the European Union, a comprehensive green development project has transformed the area, improving quality of life for residents and boosting its appeal to visitors. As part of the project, Barabits Promenade—one of the district’s busiest streets—was completely repaved...
Most of us only encounter the daily work of ambulance crews when we are in greatest need. Few consider that the Hungarian National Ambulance Service – operating as a unified organization since 1948 – is not only a leader in saving lives, but also increasingly emphasizes sustainability and environmental protection in its operations. Thanks to an EU-funded project, state-of-the-art solar power systems have been installed on the rooftops of nine ambulance stations across the country,...
