Greener transportation in Kecskemét – step by step

In Kecskemét, it’s becoming increasingly important for transportation to be not only fast and convenient but also environmentally friendly. This aligns with EU requirements, but it’s also in the best interest of the city’s residents and local businesses. The city has been improving public transport with a long-term, sustainability-focused approach, supported by EU funding. Here’s how it’s happening. Most of Kecskemét’s traffic is concentrated in the city center, where shopping, administrative services, and cultural life...

A key step toward digital inclusion: DROP Plus pillar project launched

On December 17, 2025, the Digital Government Development and Project Management Ltd. (hereafter: DKF) officially presented its Digital Renewal Operational Programme Plus (DROP Plus) project at a ceremonial launch in Budapest. The EU co-funded project, with a budget of over HUF 2 billion, will run until the end of 2027 under the DKF’s Digital Skills Development Center. The DROP Plus pillar project specifically targets Budapest residents lacking basic digital skills, directly supporting the goals of the...

Local producers are happy in Székkutas

Agriculture has played a central role in the Southern Great Plain region for centuries, and Székkutas is no exception. A significant share of the town’s population depends on farming for their livelihood, making the local market a key part of community life. With this in mind, the municipality used European Union funding to modernize the local market infrastructure, giving the service area a complete overhaul. The former marketplace could no longer fully meet the needs...

Ferzol: where cutting-edge technology meets reliability

Since its founding, Ferzol Ltd. has remained true to its corporate motto: “Cutting-edge technology in sheet metal processing.” This commitment is further reinforced by a development project funded by the European Union, which enabled a comprehensive technological, infrastructural, and organizational renewal of the company. Ferzol Ltd. was established in 1990 by Ferenc Bíró and his son, Zoltán. The company’s first production hall was completed in 1993, and from 1994 onward Ferzol became a supplier to...

Ecotourism development in Tamási

Tamási’s new ecotourism project builds on the town’s natural assets to create a coherent, sustainable tourism offer. It provides new experiences while encouraging longer stays, with the aim of making local tourism more balanced and diverse. Funded by the European Union, the project delivered an integrated, multi-element development aligned with regional tourism strategies. Its key components—the Trail Point, the renovated lookout tower, and the Ecotourism Visitor Centre—are connected along a designated hiking route. The Trail...

A century of care, now energy-efficient

Medical care has been provided on the grounds of the Toldy Ferenc Hospital in Cegléd for over a hundred years—and that long history has left its mark on the buildings. Two old, well-worn nurses’ residences have now been renovated thanks to an EU-funded project under the Environmental and Energy Efficiency Operational Programme (EEEOP) during the 2014–2021 funding period. As part of the project, the buildings received new thermal insulation, outdated and drafty windows were replaced...

A new era in fisheries management

The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has successfully completed a major multi-year development under the Széchenyi 2020 programme: the Fisheries Management System is now fully operational. The objective was straightforward yet essential—to create a modern digital system that helps safeguard Hungary’s fish stocks, supports responsible fish farmers and anglers, and makes fisheries inspections more efficient and effective. Implemented between 2017 and 2023, this flagship project resulted in the launch of an intelligent, integrated database...

Lifelong learning through water experiences

Anyone visiting Lake Balaton in the summer is greeted with an endless array of water-based and lakeside experiences. Even a simple swim or splash in the water is always enjoyable, but the wide variety of fun and sporty equipment and vehicles makes the holiday even more memorable. The question is: which one should we choose? And will we be able to use it safely? In Siófok, these questions already have reassuring answers. Since 2001, the...

Supportive environment, strong community – new opportunities for people with disabilities

For people living with disabilities, any form of support that brings them closer to becoming full and active members of society is of invaluable importance. In the Szőny district of Komárom, a development has been implemented that creates real opportunities and provides a stable foundation for everyday life for those in need of support. The “Warmth of the Hearth” Complex Supported Housing Programme was launched with the support of the European Union and enabled the...

Webépker Ltd.: a new chapter in green innovation

With the support of grant funding, Webépker Ltd. has taken a major step toward sustainable building-material manufacturing. The company received EU funding under the Hungarian Multi Programme IV – Green National Champions, enabling the establishment of a modern, energy-efficient production facility in Dombóvár, designed to meet the challenges of the future. Founded in 1990, Webépker Ltd. has grown into one of the leading building-material suppliers in Southern Transdanubia. At the heart of the current investment...

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