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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
On May 6, 2025, the Somogy County Government Office held an employers’ forum regarding the ongoing Economic Development and Innovation Operational Program Plus projects. At the event, participants heard about the expansion and development of the labour supply as well as cross-border cooperation of employment services. The regulatory framework for the 2021–2027 programming period introduced a new category for EU-wide programs, called “operations of strategic importance,” more simply referred to as Pillars. The purpose of...
Thanks to European Union funding, a new development has taken shape in the Nyírjes district of Balassagyarmat that can even entice the most dedicated homebodies to step outside and enjoy the fresh air. Nyírjes is a popular resort area around Balassagyarmat, a favorite destination for those seeking closeness to nature. The artificial lake system, consisting of six lakes, serves visitors looking to relax with a free beach, paintball fields, a wildlife park, and nature trails....
The National Directorate General for Hospitals has set the development of rehabilitation for consequential musculoskeletal diseases as the goal of its project, which was implemented with more than HUF 7.1 billion in support from the Human Resources Development Operational Programme and the Hungarian state. Since the launch of the program in 2023, a total of 116 children have received treatment using robot-controlled devices at the Bethesda Children’s Hospital, with 660 therapy sessions completed. At Bethesda...
