Back in mid-September, we shared updates on several projects supported by the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus. By October, new Pillar developments have come into focus — and not just any projects, but ones that make a significant contribution to achieving the programme’s strategic objectives. At the Nyíregyháza School District Centre, renovation works worth of HUF 2.5 billion are set to begin, modernising educational institutions across 19 municipalities — including schools in Balkány,

For the 29th consecutive year, the traditional autumn Job Fair organized by The District Office of Kecskemét’s Employment Department has helped job seekers and employers connect with one another. On Friday, September 26, the venue was buzzing with activity as job seekers, students, recent graduates, and experienced professionals all came to explore new career opportunities. The event was held as part of the GINOP_Plus-3.1.1-23 “Expanding and Developing the Labour Supply” program, co-financed by the European

The Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus is making fast progress. By early September 2025, 94% of calls for proposals had been published, and more than 4,600 projects already have funding agreements in place. This represents a total of HUF 1,827 billion in resources for local communities—a significant step toward their development. A key element of Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus, the Sustainable Urban Development Pillar, is launching numerous new investments that

Thanks to the Sustainable Urban Development instrument of the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus, Budapest is taking big steps toward greener, safer, and more liveable streets. One of the flagship projects is the Healthy Streets Programme, launched by the Municipality of Budapest and the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) with EU co-financing of HUF 25 billion. Covering 11 districts, the programme focuses on revitalising local streets and collector roads. The aim is clear: less

With support from the European Union, the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus, the National Development Center held interactive energy-awareness workshops for upper primary school students in three locations, using augmented reality (AR) technology. The workshops, hosted in Veszprém, Tata, and Tatabánya, gave students a fun, hands-on introduction to energy efficiency and renewable energy. The goal was to encourage energy-conscious thinking among young people, highlighting their important role in building a more sustainable future.

For tens of thousands of families, the start of the school year will be a little easier. Through the Human Resources Development Operational Program Plus, 80,000 children in need will receive free school supply kits at the beginning of the 2025/2026 school year. Coordinated by the Klebelsberg Center and funded with HUF 6.9 billion, the project ensures that students in grades 1–8 living in challenging circumstances won’t have to start the year without essential school

Thanks to EU support, more and more people can study, develop their skills, and successfully find employment. The Youth Guarantee Plus Pillar project, implemented under the EU co-financed Economic Development and Innovation Operational Programme Plus, aims to help young people aged 15–29 who are not studying or working to gain jobs, work experience, or marketable skills. By 2027, the program will offer tailored support to around 40,000 participants, helping them spend as little time as

This summer, 145 children from 33 disadvantaged communities got to enjoy Lake Balaton at the Five Regions Games 2025 sports and activity camp, organized by the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta. Now in its fourth year, the camp aimed to provide fun, meaningful summer experiences and opportunities to connect with others, while encouraging young people who take part in local sports and training programs throughout the year. The Five Regions Games 2025

The project titled Targeted Support for the Labour Market Reintegration of Parents with Young Children was launched in September last year with the support of the European Union and the Hungarian government. It provides non-refundable nursery fee support to parents through the Hungarian State Treasury. On July 28, the Hungarian State Treasury announced that more than 13,000 applications for support have been submitted so far, and support has already been disbursed to over 11,000 parents

With funding from the European Union and the Hungarian government, the Public Foundation for the Homeless is providing one hot meal per day, along with services designed to improve the quality of life for those in need. Through the project “Providing Food Support for Homeless Individuals,” part of the Human Resources Development Operational Programme Plus, hot lunches will be served daily to homeless people over the next three and a half years. This initiative is