Support packages providing essential help to reach hundreds of thousands of people in need

A nationwide programme has been launched to support socially disadvantaged people, expectant mothers, and families with children in beneficiary districts. The Directorate-General for Social Affairs and Child Protection is implementing the project with nearly HUF 10 billion in non-repayable European Union funding. The aim is to ease everyday difficulties related to basic living needs. The project, worth HUF 9.963 billion, provides regular support to groups at risk of poverty and social exclusion. It focuses on...

Turning waste into a secondary raw material

Sustainability is now an essential part of everyday life. It shapes how companies develop their products and influences the choices consumers make. Businesses must consider what happens to their packaging after use, how much impact it has on the environment, and how they can help people choose more responsible, eco-friendly solutions. In Szentes, an exemplary development has been carried out: product packaging no longer ends up as waste, but becomes the starting point for new...

A more modern wastewater sewer network in Mórahalom

An important utility development has been completed in Mórahalom. Thanks to the project, the town’s wastewater drainage system now operates more safely and efficiently. The main goal of the investment was to modernise the existing sewer network, especially by reducing the infiltration of extraneous water and preventing future operational problems. The development was financed by the municipality through European Union funding. It covered almost 2,500 metres of wastewater collection network across six streets. As part...

Where nature and tourism go hand in hand

What does fresh bread have to do with a peaceful little lake? At first, it may seem like nothing. But for centuries, mills across Europe used millstones carved from a quiet hillside in the Zemplén Mountains, near Sárospatak. This special volcanic stone was once quarried there. When quarrying stopped, nature took over. Water filled the old quarry pit, creating one of Hungary’s most unique natural attractions: the Megyer Hill Tarn. The lake is a special...

Summer kick-off pillar round-up: Harbours, greener spaces and renewed institutions

Throughout the summer, our news site continues to report on European Union co-financed projects that support the development of communities across Hungary under the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus, known as TSDOP Plus. Across the country, new investments are beginning or reaching important milestones under the Sustainable Urban Development and Public Education Infrastructure Development Pillars of TSDOP Plus. This round-up presents selected projects by county. Baranya County: New Momentum on the Danube Bank...

Worth a smile

Worth a smile

2026. 06. 15.

Mosolyka Guesthouse in Zákány has expanded its services with a new wellness area and a range of new guest activities. The accommodation now offers guests an even richer range of ways to relax, while also creating new job opportunities for local residents. Zákány, a village in Somogy County, is becoming an increasingly attractive tourist destination. This progress has been supported by an EU-funded project implemented at Mosolyka Guesthouse, operated by the Zákány Tourism, Service and...

Pillar Projects Helping People Gain Marketable Skills in Győr-Moson-Sopron County

In Győr-Moson-Sopron County, thirteen participants have gained a new vocational qualification after successfully completing an 80-hour training course for food retail assistants. The course was made possible through the Youth Guarantee Plus programme and the Pillar project called “Expanding and Developing the Labour Supply”. The Pillar projects of the Economic Development and Innovation Operational Programme Plus, EDIOP Plus, aim to help more people find jobs, gain work experience and acquire skills that are in demand...

EU-funded nursery supports families in Vecsés

A new nursery built in Vecsés with support from the Széchenyi 2020 programme has brought welcome relief to local families with young children, helping to meet the growing demand for childcare places in the area. Located in the south-eastern part of the Budapest metropolitan area, Vecsés has seen significant population growth in recent decades. Its suburban, family-friendly environment has attracted many young families, while new residential developments have placed increasing pressure on local services. Nursery...

REGIOSTARS 2026: the projects Hungary has entered this year

This year, Hungary has once again entered several development projects in the REGIOSTARS competition, organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy, DG REGIO. Since 2008, the REGIOSTARS Awards have recognised EU-funded projects that deliver tangible results for local communities, use innovative solutions, and can serve as good examples for other European regions. Projects compete in five categories, ranging from green development to investments that strengthen social inclusion. Applications could be submitted...

Where cycling became a real alternative

You take out your bike, hop on, and the journey begins. Cycling requires no driving licence and no fuel — just a little energy and an open mind. In our grandparents’ time, cycling was a natural part of everyday life. People of all ages used bicycles to get around, even though there were no cycle paths and far fewer transport options than today. Now, especially in larger towns, many people see cycling as risky, tiring,...

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