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The company making unique medical diagnostic devices has become more competitive

With the support of the Competitive Central Hungary Operational Programme, Budapest-based Norma Instruments Zrt. has expanded its range of devices. The company’s main activity is the development and production of haematology analysers, which are mainly used to perform complete blood counts for the diagnosis of certain diseases. Norma Instruments Zrt. manufactures the world’s smallest haematology analysers, available in around 80 countries worldwide. Within the framework of the project, a water treatment system has been acquired

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Green revolution at the heart of Villány

Approximately 13,000 plants have been placed on more than 2200 square meters with the support of the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Program (TOP) in Villány. The project creates a more livable environment for residents and visitors, thereby greatly improving the attractiveness and competitiveness of the city. The town of Baranya County won the third place of the European Green City National Award in 2023 after implementing large-scale investment in greening and urban renewal through

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A smart tool makes life easier for wheelchair users

There are a significant number of people with reduced mobility all over the world and in Hungary as well, according to the 2022 census data, their number exceeds 110,000. Some of these people live their lives in wheelchairs, significantly deprived of the feeling of freedom given by movement, but there are tools that can alleviate the limitation. Such a device is the Gyroset Guide smart tool developed by NowTechnologies Ltd. The idea to develop this

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Progressive developments in Kecskemét

With the support of the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme, the county’s so-called ‘sand pit’ part has been renewed, which has become an environmentally conscious, family- and climate-friendly and more liveable area. Kecskemét’s economic importance is growing year by year, which induces a growing population and an increase in the number of employees from different counties. This is why it was necessary to rehabilitate disused but well-located areas. The goal was to be able

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Energy efficient school building in Vásárosnamény

In the 2014-2020 programming period, the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme (TOP) has the largest resources which supports developments implemented in the country as well as in Budapest and in Pest County. Its primary goal is regional and decentralized economic development, thus increasing employment and ensuring the local well-being of the working population. In addition, in order to promote the sustainability of settlements, its main goal is to improve the energy efficiency of local

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New cycle paths in Kőbánya

Infrastructure developments in the X. district of Budapest have significantly improved the safety and comfort of the cyclists and pedestrians. Thanks to the Competitive Central Hungary Operational Programme many new cycle paths and lanes were built. Within the framework of the project the Budapest Transport Centre has created cycle lanes in different streets in the district, such as Gitár Street, Kőér Street, between Gyömrői Road and Sörgyár Street, and also at the Kőér Street’s railway

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The modernised library in Várpalota has become one of the centers of community life

Thanks to the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme, the Gyula Krúdy City Library was renovated in Várpalota, for which the administration of the city and the residents have been preparing for years. The library has become one of the city’s cultural centers, where writer-reader meetings, book launches are taken place and school groups visit this place as well. Due to the diverse identity and physical fragmentation of the city of Veszprém County, there was

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Arboretum of Püspökszentlászló: one of the gems of ecotourism

The development of the Arboretum of Püspökszentlászló is the project of the Diocese of Pécs, which was implemented with the support of the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme. This investment is not only an initiative aimed at infrastructure improvement but also a comprehensive objective to increase ecotourism’s potential in the Mecsek. Thanks to the project, the arboretum will manage to provide a great, overall experience for tourists who are interested in eco and active

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Digital learning methodologies and tools were developed in four schools in Pest county

As a result of the project implemented by the Educational District Centre of Monor within the framework of the Competitive Central Hungary Operational Programme, a qualitative improvement has been achieved in digital education in four schools. When it comes to the project, titled „Motivation, Modernisation, Methodological quality in institutions of the Educational District Centre of Monor”, four schools have participated in this development: The Károly Gubányi Primary School (Pilis), the Sándor Weöres Primary and Art

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Rehabilitated urban area in Orosháza

This project in Orosháza was realized with the support of the European Union, and its goal was to rehabilitate degraded urban areas and to help the population living there to social catch-up. In addition to urban rehabilitation, the project has focused on reducing segregation in the affected part of the city and also promoting the social integration of the disadvantaged population. The area where the project of the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Program was

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New farmers’ market strengthens Sellye’s role in the local area

In our villages, the market and its surroundings are a kind of community arena, which, in addition to selling and buying goods, has a significant community-forming role, so it is particularly important to support its operation in the interests of local communities and to maintain the population retention capacity of the settlements. Sellye is located in Baranya county, one of the least populated Hungarian districts. As a district centre, the town has already played an

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Generation gap has reduced in four schools in Pest County

With the support of the Competitive Central Hungary Operational Programme, the development of digital competencies supporting learning and teaching was realized in four schools of the Educational District Centre of Szigetszentmiklós. Within the framework of the project, the further training of nearly fifty teachers took place, who, with the acquired knowledge and using the new digital tools, can hold exciting lessons. In today’s ’internet-centric’ world, it is very important that teachers also receive up-to-date trainings

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