Initiatives

Initiatives

Net Zero Advisory Board to promote carbon neutrality formed

The Net Zero Advisory Board, set up at the initiative of the British Embassy and the Hungarian Business Council for...

Initiatives

Romanian SMEs can apply for investment grants of up to EUR 200,000

The call session for investment grants dedicated to Romanian SMEs started on December 3, according to a report by Romania-insider....

Initiatives

New initiative to fight fear, negative mindset in the business world

ITL Group has created a new initiative called "Fear is the mind-killer", looking to combat the negative mindset and fear...

Initiatives

8th graders take career guidance survey

The Office of Education has introduced a national career guidance survey this year, which they now want to conduct annually...

Initiatives

Chambers declare support for conscious business culture initiative

Three chambers of commerce and a business club jointly signed a declaration in support of the Initiative of Conscious Business...

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Vocational training centers to be established at cost of HUF 3 bln

The vocational training system will be supported with the establishment of sectoral training centers under a priority project with funding...

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U.S., Hungarian unis partner on English MBA program

The University of Rhode Island has signed a five-year agreement with Hungaryʼs Széchenyi István University (SZE) to launch a dual-degree...

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Government launches HUF 36 bln Green Bus program

Hungaryʼs government launched a program to fund purchases of electric buses with HUF 36 billion over ten years on Friday,...

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State student loan program to extend to vocational, adult education

The stateʼs student loan program will be extended to vocational training and adult education programs from April 2021, the Innovation...

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New HUF 7.3 bln support scheme for green economy capacity upgrades

Finance Minister Mihály Varga on Monday announced a tender for HUF 7.3 billion in European Union and state grant money...

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Student loan program to be extended to vocational training

Ministers in the economy cabinet will recommend the government extend access to student loans to participants in vocational training and...

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Govʼt earmarks HUF 35 bln for healthcare industry tech upgrades

Hungaryʼs government allocated HUF 35 billion in funding to support technology upgrades for healthcare industry companies in a resolution published...

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Prague to add CZK 46 mln to COVID fund supporting entrepreneurs

Prague City Hall will add another CZK 46 million (EUR 1.725 mln) to a special fund to support entrepreneurs affected...

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EBRD will grant Polish Velvet Care EUR 24 mln loan to boost production

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced it will grant Polish tissue hygiene products manufacturer Velvet Care a...

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Hungary to spend HUF 40 bln-60 bln on Hungaroring upgrades

Hungary expects to spend HUF 40 billion-60 billion on upgrades of the Hungaroring race track on the outskirts of Budapest,...

Environment, Business, Initiatives

BCSDH Breakfast Links Sustainability Award to Promoting Scalable Business Change

The Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary used its Sustainable Future Inspiration Breakfast on May 6 to shift the...

Initiatives

Gov’t Calls Tender to Support Creation of Wetland Habitats

The gov't is calling a HUF 12.8 billion tender to support the development of natural wetland habitats, contributing to long-term...

Initiatives

E.ON Hungária Announces New Edition of ‘Champions of the Earth’ Competition

The E.ON Hungária Group is once again inviting schools and kindergartens to submit sustainability-focused projects for its "Champions of the...

Initiatives

Áder Slams COP as Ineffective, Proposes G20 as Basis for Future Climate Policy Discussions

Using words such as “circus” and “hypocrisy,” Hungary’s former President János Áder lambasted the annual United Nations Climate Conferences (COPs),...

Initiatives

Áder: Hungarian Researchers Propose ‘Sustainability Turnaround’

Hungarian researchers have worked out a methodology for replacing GDP with a "sustainability turnaround" indicator showing the negative effects of...

Initiatives

European Greentech Firms Eye Japanese Market Through Eco Campaign

Hungarian consultancy firm Sudy & Co. has launched a new campaign aimed at helping European greentech companies break into the...

Initiatives

Hungary Posts Impact Study of Nat’l Energy and Climate Plan

The Energy Affairs Ministry has issued an impact study of Hungary's National Energy and Climate Plan for public debate....

Initiatives

Meijer&Co Organizing 24-hr Walk in Városliget, Raising Funds to Regreen the Planet 

What began as an unconventional idea in 2021, with four friends attempting to walk non-stop for 24 hours in Amsterdam...

Initiatives

Afforestation Program Planting 56,000 Trees by Year-end

By the end of the year, the number of trees planted in the Settlement Afforestation Program will reach 56,000, said...

Initiatives

EC Acknowledges Pécs for Steps to Achieve Climate Neutrality

The European Commission acknowledged Pécs for its plans to achieve climate neutrality with the award of the EU Mission Label...

Initiatives

Hungary Establishes Nat’l ESG Council

The National Economy Ministry on Wednesday announced the establishment of the National ESG Council which will play an important role...

Initiatives

Bábolna Establishing Hungary’s 1st Energy Community

Hungary's first energy community, capable of operation and officially registered, is being set up in the town of Bábolna (90...

Initiatives

GVH Recommends Anti-Greenwashing Measures

Hungary's Competition Office (GVH) has recommended lawmakers establish a uniform system for gauging the environmental impact of products to help...

Initiatives

Hungary Restarting ‘Golden Visa’ Program

Hungary will offer a residency permit for those who purchase expensive property in the European Union nation six years after...

Budapest Proposes Tiered Water‑fee System to Cut Waste

Budapest is calling for a reform of Hungary’s water-pricing system, proposing free basic household consumption and progressively higher rates for...

BCSDH Breakfast Links Sustainability Award to Promoting Scalable Business Change

The Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary used its Sustainable Future Inspiration Breakfast on May 6 to shift the...

Gov’t Calls Tender to Support Creation of Wetland Habitats

The gov't is calling a HUF 12.8 billion tender to support the development of natural wetland habitats, contributing to long-term...

E.ON Hungária Announces New Edition of ‘Champions of the Earth’ Competition

The E.ON Hungária Group is once again inviting schools and kindergartens to submit sustainability-focused projects for its "Champions of the...

Áder Slams COP as Ineffective, Proposes G20 as Basis for Future Climate Policy Discussions

Using words such as “circus” and “hypocrisy,” Hungary’s former President János Áder lambasted the annual United Nations Climate Conferences (COPs),...

Áder: Hungarian Researchers Propose ‘Sustainability Turnaround’

Hungarian researchers have worked out a methodology for replacing GDP with a "sustainability turnaround" indicator showing the negative effects of...

European Greentech Firms Eye Japanese Market Through Eco Campaign

Hungarian consultancy firm Sudy & Co. has launched a new campaign aimed at helping European greentech companies break into the...

Hungary Posts Impact Study of Nat’l Energy and Climate Plan

The Energy Affairs Ministry has issued an impact study of Hungary's National Energy and Climate Plan for public debate....

Meijer&Co Organizing 24-hr Walk in Városliget, Raising Funds to Regreen the Planet 

What began as an unconventional idea in 2021, with four friends attempting to walk non-stop for 24 hours in Amsterdam...

Afforestation Program Planting 56,000 Trees by Year-end

By the end of the year, the number of trees planted in the Settlement Afforestation Program will reach 56,000, said...

EC Acknowledges Pécs for Steps to Achieve Climate Neutrality

The European Commission acknowledged Pécs for its plans to achieve climate neutrality with the award of the EU Mission Label...

Hungary Establishes Nat’l ESG Council

The National Economy Ministry on Wednesday announced the establishment of the National ESG Council which will play an important role...

Bábolna Establishing Hungary’s 1st Energy Community

Hungary's first energy community, capable of operation and officially registered, is being set up in the town of Bábolna (90...

GVH Recommends Anti-Greenwashing Measures

Hungary's Competition Office (GVH) has recommended lawmakers establish a uniform system for gauging the environmental impact of products to help...

Hungary Restarting ‘Golden Visa’ Program

Hungary will offer a residency permit for those who purchase expensive property in the European Union nation six years after...