For two days, cars disappeared from Kálvin Square, Liberty Bridge and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics embankment, making way for cyclists, families, activities and curious visitors. The city was filled with lively conversations, interesting topics, questions and answers about how we travel today – and what mobility could look like in the future. As part of this year’s European Mobility Week, Budapest once again hosted Car-Free Weekend on 19–20 September 2026. As in

What makes a city more liveable, helps a jobseeker find new opportunities, or gives children a more modern school? The Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus (TSDOP Plus), co-funded by the European Union, supports projects that bring real and visible improvements to everyday life across Hungary. Its Pillar projects cover a wide range of areas, from employment and school renovations to housing estates and more energy-efficient municipal buildings. These investments help create greener and

The big day is here — our website has a brand-new look, inside and out.  Browsing is now smoother, easier and a lot more fun. Looking for a specific project, topic, place or time period? Our smart search helps you find exactly what you need. And with our brand-new interactive map, you can explore EU-funded developments all across Hungary — without even leaving your chair. Every click brings a new project, story or interesting fact

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

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

Active citizen engagement and credible, accessible communication were at the heart of the 10th Inform EU event, held in Kalamata, Greece, in May 2026. Staff members of the National Development Centre also took part in this major networking event for communication professionals working in EU development policy. The aim of the three-day professional forum was to encourage participants to reflect together on how to bring EU-funded developments closer to people and how to present, in

On 10 May, Budapest’s Freedom Square once again filled with visitors for Europe Day — an event that, year after year, offers not only shared community experiences but also an important opportunity to showcase the results of European cooperation. This year’s event once again featured a rich programme, including the traditional EU running race as well as cultural and interactive activities throughout the day. As in previous years, the National Development Centre represented Hungary’s development

From February 6–8, 2026, the Kocsonya Festival—known as the largest festival in the region—was held in Miskolc. This year, alongside its renowned culinary and entertainment programs, the event also served as a platform to showcase EU development policy. The National Development Centre (NFK) aimed to introduce visitors—through clear, engaging, and interactive formats—to EU development initiatives and results that directly shape their future opportunities, from higher education and digital transformation to green investments. Information was delivered

In line with the principle of partnership, Implementation Operational Programme Plus (IOP Plus) provides funding to support the additional coordination tasks of civil umbrella organisations that delegate members to monitoring committees. This support is provided through a European Union co-financed pilot call with a total budget of HUF 160 million. The purpose of the call is to assist civil organisations acting as umbrella organisations in the monitoring committees of individual operational programmes by covering the

The Human Resource Development Operational Programme Plus, funded by the European Union, is continuously working to create better opportunities for people in disadvantaged situations. The network of learning centres and Sure Start Children’s Houses is growing, with plans to open 40–45 new learning centres and 45–50 new children’s houses. Thanks to these initiatives, around 1,300 children will be able to join development programs. Through the Actively for Knowledge program, more than 10,000 people will also