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Discover Interreg projects grouped by the type of impact they created. Each storytelling pathway highlights a different way cooperation can make a lasting difference — from building bridges and pioneering ideas to tackling urgent challenges and sharing transferable know-how.

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Cross-border Co-operation on Creating Sustainable Region and Source Efficient Society

The 2Regions2Sustain project connected Pécs (HU) and Osijek (HR) to improve regional waste management and promote circular economy. BIOKOM and Unikom distributed 3,617 bio-waste bins, trained 250 people, and reached over 2,400 households with composting guides. Through networking events, a study tour, and joint guidelines, the project built stakeholder cooperation, reduced landfill waste, and set the groundwork for sustainable cross-border waste solutions.

Programme:

  • Interreg V-A Hungary-Croatia Co-operation Programme

Priority:

3.1.1 - Thematic co-operation

Partner(s):

BIOKOM Non-profit Ltd., Pécs Urban Development Non-profit cPLC, Regional Development Agency of Slavonia and Baranja Ltd., Unikom d.o.o.

Region(s):

Osječko-baranjska county (HR) Baranya county (HU)

Duration:

June 2017 - Sept 2018

Total Budget:

EUR 273.009

EU Contribution:

EUR 232.058

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Joint efforts for risk prevention and cross-border coordination in disaster

JERICO aims is to bolster resilience to climate change through collaborative efforts, enhancing risk prevention and disaster management across the HU-SRB border by upgrading the capabilities of volunteer firefighting units for swift action in climate-related emergencies by fortifying infrastructure and collaboration tools; to enhance the knowledge of the general public about disaster preparedness and response strategies and to ensure the availability of new generations of voluntary firefighters.

Programme:

  • Interreg VI-A IPA Hungary-Serbia Programme

Priority:

Climate change adaptation, risk prevention (SO 2.4)

Partner(s):

Csongrád-Csanád Vármegyei Tűzoltó Szövetség, Mórahalom Városi Önkormányzat, Opština Kanjiža

Region(s):

Csongrád-Csanád vármegye Severno-bački okrug

Duration:

Sept 2025 - Aug 2028

Total Budget:

EUR 4738341.50

EU Contribution:

EUR 4027590.27

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Cooperating for safeguarding biodiversity and ensuring viable human-wildlife coexistence in the SKROUA transboundary area

Project enhances biodiversity and sustainable development in the transboundary region of Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine and beyond by securing adequate natural habitats and fostering viable human-wildlife coexistence in the cross-border local communities through collaboration, inclusive co-design, and implementation of effective tools that ensure resilient ecosystems.

Programme:

  • Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine Programme

Priority:

Biodiversity and reduced pollution (SO 2.7)

Partner(s):

Aevis, County Association of Hunters and Anglers Maramures, RachivEcoTour, WWF Romania – Filiala Maramures Association

Region(s):

Zakarpattia (UA); Maramures (RO); Presov county (SK)

Duration:

Jan 2025 - Dec 2026

Total Budget:

EUR 924594.32

EU Contribution:

EUR 832134.87

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The Themeatic Route of Castles 2

CULT.ROUTE aims to strenghten cultural cooperation through the extension of the thematic route of castles that promotes the joint cultural heritage of the cross-border area, by extending the thematic route of castles already developed within the project SMAR.T.OURISM to include two new border regions within the programme area.

Programme:

  • Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine Programme

Priority:

A healthy and attractive border region / Culture

Partner(s):

Department of investment policy, projects, international relations, tourism and city promotion of Ivano-Frankivsk City Council, Livada Town, Municipality of Fehérgyarmat, Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association

Region(s):

Satu Mare (RO); Ivano-Frankivsk (UA); Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg vármegye (HU)

Duration:

Feb 2025 - Feb 2027

Total Budget:

EUR 758832.10

EU Contribution:

EUR 682948.89

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Reducing Risks By Improving Interoperability Between Slovakia and Hungary for Better Preparedness

The project boosts disaster preparedness along the Hungarian-Slovak border by uniting volunteer fire brigades and municipalities. Through shared know-how, modern tools, and joint trainings – including a large-scale exercise – volunteers gain standardized skills to respond to floods, storms, wildfires, and emergencies. Building on results from another Interreg project, e-learning modules on safety, security, and machine handling were integrated, ensuring harmonized cross-border protocols.

Programme:

  • Interreg V-A Slovakia-Hungary Programme

Priority:

Enhancing cross-border cooperation of public authorities and people living in the border area

Partner(s):

Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Firefighter Association, Budapest Firefighter Association, Gabcikovo Municipality Fire Brigade, Győr-Moson-Sopron County Firefighter Association, Komárom-Esztergom County Firefighter Association, Municipality of Brestovec, Municipality of Rešica

Region(s):

Nitra county (SK), Komárom-Esztergom county (HU), Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county (HU), Kosice County (SK), Győr-Moson-Sopron County (HU), Trnava County (SK), Budapest (HU)

Duration:

Oct 2020 - Sept 2022

Total Budget:

EUR 395129.00

EU Contribution:

EUR 335859.65

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BLOOM – Building Lives of Our Minors, Promoting Their Health

BLOOM strengthens cross-border paediatric healthcare between Romania and Ukraine by introducing telemedicine services, upgrading infrastructure, and fostering professional cooperation.

Programme:

  • Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine Programme

Priority:

A healthy and attractive border region / Equal access to healthcare

Partner(s):

Kolomyia Central District Hospital of Kolomyia City Council (UA), Suceava County Council (RO)

Region(s):

Județul Suceava (RO), Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast (UA)

Duration:

Feb 2025 – Feb 2027

Total Budget:

EUR 975.079

EU Contribution:

EUR 877.571

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