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One of the most influential brand in the Hungarian wedding dress market can further develop due to European Union support

The Daalarna brand has expanded into foreign markets with the help of IT developments and modern equipment procurement. As part of the project, they had the opportunity to participate in prestigious international shows in New York and Barcelona, presenting their domestically manufactured collection. Founded in 2002 by fashion designer Anita Benes, Daalarna’s main focus is on wedding and formal wear design and production. The company tailors its products based on its own values and fashion

12.02.2024

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Modernized buildings, revitalized public spaces, and social and cultural programs for the rehabilitation of the Crisis Block of Rákosmente

The western panel building area of Rákosmente, along with its surroundings, underwent comprehensive renewal during the support period between 2014 and 2020 within the framework of the Competitive Central Hungary Operational Program. The improvement of residents’ quality of life, strengthening community activities, and enhancing labor market integration were facilitated through diverse educational, social, and cultural programs. The primary goal of the project titled “Rákosmenti Crisis Block Rehabilitation 2016” was the modernization of municipal residential blocks

31.01.2024

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The Youth Guarantee Program has helped thousands of young people under the age of 25 in the Central Hungarian region

Reducing unemployment and supporting young people to find a career are two fundamental national economic goals. This dual goal was also the focus of the “Youth Guarantee in the Central Hungarian Region” project which was implemented in the EU 2014-2020 programming period. By autumn the program reached nearly 10,000 young people. As a result of the 2008 crisis, by 2012 the number of young people in the European Union who were neither employed nor in

11.01.2024

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Renewed rest areas and an even more modern information system in the mountains around Budapest and in the Gödöllő hills

The approximately 1,000-kilometer network of tourist trails crossing the area between the mountains around Budapest and the Gödöllő hills has been enriched with rest areas and a new, expanded information system thanks to the support received from the Széchenyi2020 development program. Developments related to hiking also affected the smaller, more hidden forest attractions. Due to tourism, new attractions have been created in less popular areas, or existing ones have been renovated. At forest sites, the

09.01.2024

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Equal opportunities for disadvantaged students in the capital

In the autumn of 2016, the Budapest Reformed Roma College (RefoRom) opened its doors, providing dormitory accommodation, scholarships, as well as self-awareness, cultural, and professional programs for Roma-origin and disadvantaged students in higher education. Thanks to the investment realized during the 2014 to 2020 European Union funding period, the college accommodation for 34 students can be resolved from semester to semester. The mission of the Christian Roma College Network is to deepen the Roma culture

13.12.2023

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The Danube bend cycle path has been renovated

The popularity of cycling is growing steadily in Hungary, and with the improvement of the cycle path network, more and more people are getting on the saddle. An EU-funded project has renewed the cycle path between Budapest and Szentendre to meet the increased demand for cycling. The project was carried out on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Danube Bend, with the construction of 3,480 metres of cycle path and the upgrading of

22.08.2023

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Unique experiences in discovering nature – new developments at Pál-völgyi Cave

The visitor centre at Pál-völgyi Cave has been renovated with EU support and now awaits visitors with exhibitions, tactile rocks and interactive experiences. The newly refitted exhibit space now offers more experiences for nature lovers and brings the natural wonder of the formation of caves closer and makes it more understandable. The specially protected Pál-völgyi Cave exhibition space has been renovated and due to development. the isolated caves and the surrounding wildlife have become more

21.08.2023

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“Creative brewery on the path of “mad scientists” : The success story of The Mad Scientist despite the challenges of the pandemic

The unique brewery successfully developed and retained its workplaces despite the impacts of the Corona virus partly thanks to technological developments implemented from EU and state funding. The results of The Mad Scientist domestic small-scale brewery between 2015 and 2022 speak for themselves. Today the company exports its „mad” beers to 25 countries. The company’s figures are impressive: annual sales rose from 1 million HUF in 2015 to 378 million by 2019 and reached 767

21.08.2023

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Innovations in the Central Danube water tourism – water tours and canoes in focus

In the framework of the project for the Central Hungary region of the Danube 15 new or renewed water tour stops have been established. The Hungarian Kayak-Canoe Association (MKKSZ) strengthens the leisure tourism aspect of kayaking and canoeing by extending the active water related recreational activities and by setting up a national network of water tour stops. Due to EU support, this technical development has been implemented in several places such as Szob, Vác, Göd,

14.07.2023