I was only supposed to be passing through. After a meeting, I had an hour and a half to spare before my train, and my plan was simple. Find somewhere to sit, catch up on the news on my phone, and head to the station. The last time I had been to Kiskunfélegyháza was twenty years ago, and even then, I had only stopped to change trains. I turned onto Kossuth Lajos Street almost by
The Kis-Balaton region is the kind of place that invites you to slow down, get on a bike and take in the landscape along the way. For visitors, cycling is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore the area. For local residents, though, it is much more than a leisure activity. A bicycle can also be a practical way to get from one village to another in everyday life. That is exactly what the
At the heart of Pellérd, in Baranya County, the park surrounding Brázay Mansion has long been one of the village’s most important green spaces. Thanks to an EU-funded development, this historic setting has been given a new lease of life, becoming a greener, more welcoming and more practical place for the local community. The neoclassical mansion stands in the centre of the village, surrounded by what was once its private estate park and is now
The idea was ultimately a simple one: to give visitors more reasons to stay in Salgótarján rather than simply pass through. The renewed visitor area in Eresztvény adds another chapter to that story — one filled with birdsong. For many decades, Salgótarján’s history was shaped by coal and industry. Mining and heavy industry defined the city’s economy, everyday life and appearance. After the political transition of the early 1990s, however, factories and industrial plants closed
There is a town at the foot of the Alps where history comes alive far beyond museum walls. A walk along the cobbled streets, a glance up at the castle walls or the sound of bells ringing at eleven in the morning is enough to remind visitors that the past is still very much part of everyday life here. For anyone who has not guessed the town yet, the answer is Kőszeg. Few places in
Anyone familiar with the road leading to Dunaszentpál knows that cycling there used to be far from comfortable. Although traffic is relatively light, the road is narrow and its surface was in poor condition, making it difficult and unsafe for cyclists, especially after dark. That has now changed with the construction of a separate, two-way cycle path. Dunaszentpál is a small cul-de-sac village surrounded by the Mosoni-Duna, so most people travelling there are local residents.
One of the key features of modern healthcare is ensuring that patients can access services easily and in a comfortable, welcoming environment. In Újszász, in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County, the development of the local health centre has improved the quality of care available to residents by bringing adult GP services, paediatric primary care and the health visitor service together under one roof. As part of the EU-funded development, a new wing was built on Szabadság Square and
Deep beneath our feet, the Earth is simmering. Heat from the planet’s ancient core combines with heat generated by radioactive decay. The deeper we go, the hotter it gets: temperatures rise by roughly 30 degrees Celsius with every kilometre of depth. If we can bring this virtually inexhaustible heat to the surface, even the coldest winter days become much easier to face. This valuable source of energy had been lying beneath Lenti all along. Thermal
Located in Bokros, nearly ten kilometres from the centre of Csongrád, the local community centre and library serve as a shared “living room” for residents. With support from the European Union, the ageing building was fully renovated, creating a modern and welcoming space for community life once again. The institution plays an important role in everyday life in Bokros, providing a venue for cultural programmes, events and local initiatives. The library offers a place to
Just a few minutes earlier, the same pair of eyes had been watching the restless ball of fur with suspicion, uncertainty mixed with fear. What was this four-legged creature with its suspiciously large mouth, panting breath, drool and floppy ears going to do? And, more importantly, what was the dog going to do to them? Would it really leave them unharmed? Would it try to take a bite, scratch them or cover them in dirt?
Local products often come with a personal touch. Whether it is food made by family-run businesses, treats prepared from recipes passed down through generations, or fresh produce grown in nearby fields, Tata’s new market brings together the best local and regional products in one place. An EU-funded project helped create the infrastructure needed to make it easier for local producers to sell their goods directly to customers. The aim was to strengthen the local economy
Schools and municipal offices play an important role in the everyday life of any community. Sooner or later, most residents will visit these institutions for one reason or another — as students, teachers, employees or simply as citizens dealing with official matters. That is why the quality of the environment matters for everyone who uses these buildings. In the village of Kéthely, the Joint Municipal Office and Széchenyi István Primary School were in need of
