How do robots and people work together in modern factories? How are the products we use every day made, and which technologies are shaping the workplaces of the future? On 13 November 2026, visitors can find out for themselves as Modern Factories Night returns for its tenth edition. Anyone interested in taking part is encouraged to register as soon as possible using the link provided at the end of this article. As part of this

Playing together, making a great pass, being part of a team where everyone matters. In football, goals decide who wins, but the game is about much more than the final score. It is about friendship, determination and knowing that everyone has a place on the pitch. That spirit was on full display at the sixth national football finals of Hungary’s Catching-up Settlements Programme (FeTe), where around 700 young players from 60 teams came together in

It is hard not to smile when surrounded by young children. Nurseries are places filled with laughter, play and storytelling, but behind these joyful moments are dedicated, patient and highly skilled early childhood educators. To help ensure that nurseries continue to have enough qualified professionals, the “Incentive Support for Early Childhood Educators in Secondary or Higher Education” programme, implemented under the Human Resources Development Operational Programme Plus (HRDOP Plus), provides scholarships to nearly 2,000 future

There is a reason we are drawn to real-life stories about hardship, perseverance, new beginnings and success. Stories about people who start with very little, keep going despite the obstacles, and eventually find their place in life. Zoltán Orsós’s story is one of them. Coming from a modest background, he built a stable life for himself, helped along the way not only by determination, but also by a well-timed opportunity through the “Increasing Opportunities in

What makes a town a better place to live? What helps someone find a job, or gives children a better school? The Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus (TSDOP Plus), co-funded by the European Union, supports projects that improve everyday life across Hungary. Its Pillar projects cover several areas, including employment, schools, housing estates and energy-efficient public buildings. These projects help make towns and cities more modern, greener and better places to live. In

What makes a city a better place to live? What helps people find work or gives students a more modern school? The Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus (TSDOP Plus), co-funded by the European Union, supports developments that bring visible improvements to everyday life across Hungary. Its Pillar projects cover many areas, including employment, school renovations, housing estates and the energy-efficient renovation of municipal buildings. These investments help create greener, more modern and more

This summer, football is worth following for more than just the World Cup. Important events are also taking place in Hungary’s community sports scene. The qualifying rounds of the Catching-up Settlements Programme’s (hereafter: FETE) national football championship have concluded, while, for the first time in the programme’s history, girls are preparing to compete in a separate category at the autumn final. The fourth and final qualifying tournament of the FETE National Championship was held in

The teachers’ pay rise will continue in 2026, with funding from both Hungary and the European Union. Following several stages of pay increases, the average salary of teachers working in public education reached 80% of the average salary of graduates in 2025. The Hungarian Government has committed to maintaining this level until the end of 2031. From January 2026, a further pay increase of 10% on average at institutional level came into effect. The measure

Taking the first steps towards an independent life can be difficult for many young people. This is especially true for those leaving the child protection system. For them, the right support at the right time can make a real difference. Hungary’s state employment guarantee programme and the EU co-funded Youth Guarantee Plus provide this kind of support. Through training, job opportunities and personalised guidance, they help young people start building their future on their own

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

Our news site regularly reports on EU co-funded projects that contribute to the development of Hungarian towns and cities through the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus, known as TSDOP Plus. This time, we have selected projects linked to the Sustainable Urban Development Pillar. As climate change and extreme weather events become increasingly urgent challenges, water management has become a priority in several cities. In Baja, the local government received around HUF 80 million

Support for young people entering the labor market continues to gain momentum in Hungary. The Youth Guarantee Plus program is designed to ensure that young people aged 15–29 who are not in education, employment, or training spend as little time as possible unemployed or inactive. Through personalized support, the initiative helps them improve their chances of finding stable, long-term employment. Since February 2026, the program has been expanded with new elements, which are now also