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The Monitoring Committee of the Interreg VI-A Hungary-Croatia Programme has awarded just over 800 000,00 EUR to the third strategic project in Priority 3, aiming at improving the connectivity of the region. The project is tasked with preparing the documentation for the construction of a bridge over the Mura river and is a continuation of a previous strategic project with the same aim. The partnership led by the Hungarian Ministry of Construction and Transport will work on the preparation of the necessary documentation, including building documentation on the Hungarian side and the environmental assessment and the preliminary design on the Croatian side. The project is expected to end in 2029.

On Thursday, 7 May 2026, a professional study visit titled Climate and Cultural Aspects of Spatial Planning in the Municipality of Szombathely and the Őrség National Park took place in Hungary. The excursion was organised within the framework of the project Support for the Implementation of Spatial and Urban Policy and the URBACT programme, commissioned by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning and implemented by IPoP – Institute for Spatial Policies and the Association of Municipalities and Towns of Slovenia. The event was also held within the activities of the Climate Office, which provides support to municipalities and regions in adapting to climate change.

What does Europe mean to young people today?

Opportunities? Connection? The freedom to study, travel, cooperate and share ideas beyond borders?
These were some of the questions that brought students together on May 12th at the University of Oradea for an interactive workshop organised on the occasion of Europe Day by the Managing Authority of the Interreg Romania–Hungary Programme, together with the Joint Secretariat and the University of Oradea.

On 21–22 April 2026, an international professional study visit started from Košice to showcase four projects implemented under the Interreg Slovakia–Hungary Pro-gramme during the 2014–2020 programming period. The programme was organised by Interact and brought together representatives of Managing Authorities and Na-tional Authorities from different Interreg programmes, staff members of Joint Secre-tariats, as well as an expert from the European Commission. The two-day visit includ-ed several locations on both sides of the border.

The event focused on practical results: job creation, local economic development and improving quality of life in border regions.

Within the Interreg VI-A Hungary Serbia Programme an artistic residency was organized, where the invited artists explored the theme “non-place” and reflected on relationships between people, spaces and environments trough contemporary artistic practices.  

On April 30th, within the Opening Ceremony of the Parks4All Festival (Szeged, April 30th to May 2nd) the selected works are exhibited in Dugonics tér, Szeged.
The event was organized by Catholic Youth Foundation within the framework of Parks4All project, which aims to strengthen cross-border cultural cooperation, community engagement, and the promotion of shared regional values, by uniting diverse talents from Hungary and Serbia through innovative and inclusive educational, networking, and cultural events in public green spaces.

The festival followed the ecological and sustainable principles with an inclusive approach, tending to attract young people, but also families and elderly people. In the program beside the exhibition of contemporary artworks along green areas, the attendees could join movie screenings, various concerts, gastronomy try-outs and family activities. 
Curious to discover reflections from the artists?: 
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/interreg-6a-ipa-hungary-serbia_parks4all-interreg-husrb-activity-7457339869028216832-QiRr

The partnership inviting the public for project’s next event will be organized 5-7 June 2026 Goranski park in Bečej, Serbia for a Gastro fest and Art piknik. 

On 4 March 2026, the Opening Event for the “Hospice and Palliative Care Programme”, implemented during Phase II of the Swiss Contribution, took place at Ministry of Interior.
 The aim of the programme is to develop the domestic hospice and palliative care system, to improve the standard of care and ensure equal access to care.

The hospice and palliative care programme is being implemented with 3.3 billion forints in Swiss funding and 580 million forints in national co-financing.

Details: https://svajcialap.hu/en/news/the-opening-event-for-the-hospice-and-palliative-care-programme-took-place

The ArcheoRoute project is a partnership between museum and tourism organizations that responds to new trends and needs. Using an innovative approach that spans generations, it develops the region’s shared historical and archaeological offerings and integrates them into the area’s walking and cycling tourism. The 36-month project is currently at the halfway point of its implementation, during which tourism attractions and services have been developed.

On February 27, 2026, the first ceremonial opening of the traveling exhibition, organized as part of the “Messages” project co-financed by the Slovenia-Hungary Interreg Program, took place in Szentgotthárd. The exhibition, titled “Light at the Border – In the Footsteps of Martyrs János Brenner and Dániel Halász,” was created in the spirit of cross-border cooperation and shared historical memory. The exhibition presents the martyrs Blessed János Brenner and Servant of God Dániel Halász through five thematic sections, featuring numerous interactive activities.

A significant number of People-to-People (P2P) projects implemented under the Interreg Romania–Hungary Programme have now entered their final phase, with several initiatives already successfully completed. The results achieved in recent periods clearly demonstrate the strong impact that small-scale, community-focused projects can have in border regions.

The Monitoring Committee of the Programme held its 6th meeting on 11 March 2026 and made a decision on award of funding within the Priority 3 of the Programme "Connected border region".

Two supported partnerships have been awarded almost 7 million EUR for two large scale strategic projects (so-called OSIs - Operations of Strategic Importance), that will work to achieve better physical connections within the border area, focusing on establishing new border-crossing points.

The projects were part of the programme strategy from the very beginning and their outline defined within the Programming document. The detailed applications were submitted at the very end of last year and having undergone detailed expert evaluation have been given a green light to start with implementation. Both projects will soon start the contracting procedure and plan to begin with activities in April and May 2026.

A third project within the Priority was submitted several weeks ago and is currently under evaluation.
With these latest submissions the Programme will have committed all of the available funding.

The 2nd Call for Proposals of the Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary–Slovakia–Romania–Ukraine Programme has officially closed. A total of 314 project applications were submitted, demonstrating strong interest in cross-border cooperation across the Programme area.

Applicants requested €280.7 million in EU contribution, which significantly exceeds the available budget and highlights the continued relevance and attractiveness of the Programme’s thematic priorities.

Distribution by Priority Objective

Applications were submitted across five Priority Objectives, reflecting a varied level of interest among the priorities. This distribution demonstrates the wide scope of proposed cross-border initiatives and the continued engagement of regional and local actors within the Programme area.

Next steps

The Programme will proceed with the assessment of the submitted applications in accordance with the applicable rules and procedures. Applicants will be informed about the evaluation timeline and the next steps in due course.

The Managing Authority and the Joint Secretariat express their appreciation to all applicants for their active participation and dedication to strengthening cross-border cooperation within the Programme area.

For more information please visit the Programme website: https://next.huskroua-cbc.eu/closure-of-the-2nd-call-for-proposals-of-the-interreg-vi-a-next-hungary-slovakia-romania-ukraine-programme/

The #ergodic project contributes to reducing the risk of forest fires in the Hungarian–Slovak region by improving ground support capacities for aerial firefighting operations.

From the beginning of February 2026 the VI-A IPA Hungary-Serbia JS have a new team member, as Federica Attianese joined as an IVY Reporter for six months, contributing to share the progress and outcomes of the projects, aimed at fostering and encouraging the harmonious cross-border development of the region. 

Nature is for everyone! The BaNEx project was initiated on the basis of this fundamental idea, with the objective of providing nature tourism experiences for people with special needs.

A new development project launched by Borsodvíz Önkormányzati Közüzemi Szolgáltató Zrt. will provide safer drinking water supplies for nearly 4,000 residents in the municipalities of Hejőbába, Hejőpapi and Nemesbikk, with nearly HUF 640 million in funding from the Swiss Contribution.

A total of CHF 15.9 million in funding is available under the "Improving Water Quality in Hungary" program, with all of the funds allocated to the "Drinking Water" program going to less developed regions. Nine municipalities will receive support through six initiatives, primarily aimed at reducing iron and manganese content.