EU-Funded renewable energy developments in vocational schools in Somogy county

In recent years, several vocational training institutions in Somogy County have implemented renewable energy developments with support from EU funding. The installation of solar power systems helps reduce the institutions’ long-term energy consumption and contributes to more sustainable operation. The Kaposvár Vocational Training Centre installed solar panel systems on seven of its buildings. The primary aim of the investment was to reduce energy use and improve energy efficiency through the utilization of renewable energy sources....

Cycling between Vép and Szombathely is now safer

An important missing link in the cycling network around Szombathely has been completed: with EU funding, the Vép section of the Vép–Szombathely cycle path has been built. The development makes everyday cycling safer for commuters traveling between settlements in the area. The route between Vép and Szombathely is one of the most important transport corridors in the county seat’s metropolitan area. Until now, continuous cycling infrastructure was missing along Road No. 8443. As part of...

STEM experience programme: more than learning

The economy and society of the 21st century are shaped by fundamental processes such as digital transformation, automation, and innovation. Understanding and actively shaping these processes requires the targeted development of STEM fields—namely mathematics, natural sciences, engineering, and information technology—as well as sustained encouragement of learning in these areas. In line with this approach, a project implemented with European Union support by the  Franciscan Province of Our Lady of Hungary made a targeted contribution to...

Launch of a New Human Resources Development Operational Programme Plus Pillar Project Supporting Early Childhood Development

On 10 December 2025, an EU co-financed project with a total budget of approximately HUF 7.3 billion was launched to support disadvantaged children of kindergarten age in Hungary. The project aims to improve early childhood development outcomes by providing age-appropriate support packages containing essential items and tools that promote children’s physical, social, and cognitive development. The program is implemented within the framework of the Human Resources Development Operational Programme Plus (HRDOP Plus) and is coordinated...

Back to the Roots on a Winding Path

For centuries, the playfully meandering Mura River has not only traced one of the most whimsical borders between Hungary and Croatia, but also shaped a natural environment that is among the country’s most valuable in terms of both soil quality and biodiversity. Over time, however, human activity put this delicate balance at risk—calling for responsible intervention. Flowing along the southwestern edge of Zala County, the river once created and reshaped sandbanks, oxbow lakes, and islands...

From decades of absence to urban advantage – a new connector road in Tatabánya

Tatabánya has taken another significant step in its development with the completion of a new road connecting the Bánhida and Sárberek districts. More than just a transportation project, this road marks a major milestone in the city’s urban development, filling a gap in the local road network that has existed for over a decade. The project created an 824-meter modern roadway featuring widened junctions, a combined bicycle and pedestrian path, and two bus stops. A...

More Efficient Medicine Production, Stronger Competitiveness

In both domestic and international industrial contexts, pharmaceutical manufacturing is a strategically important sector. It ensures the continuous supply of high-quality medicines to patients, plays a central role in research, development, and innovation, and significantly contributes to national economic performance. For these reasons, it is essential that companies in this sector continuously modernize and develop. With the support of European Union funding, ExtractumPharma Zrt. carried out a capacity expansion and technological upgrade at its facility...

Annual Pillar Roundup

From time to time, it features EU co-funded projects that support the Pillars of the Territorial and Settlement Development Programme Plus (TSDOP Plus) and make a significant contribution to achieving the program’s goals. On December 15, 2025, the Municipality of Makó launched the “Makó Human Development” project, part of the Sustainable Urban Development Pillar. The program, with a budget of around HUF 646 million and running until August 2028, aims to improve residents’ quality of...

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...

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