Programme News
Ceremonial Opening of the Headquarters of the Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development in Maribor
On September 28, the Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development officially opened its new headquarters in Maribor. The event was attended by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, who announced plans to further expand the presence of state institutions outside of Ljubljana.
One Day, Two Countries, Joint Adventures – Interreg Cooperation Day 2026
Hévíz and Murska Sobota brought people, experiences and stories together across the border on 19 September 2026 as part of the successful Interreg Cooperation Day 2026, jointly organised by the Interreg Programme Slovenia–Hungary and the CROSSDEST project.
One Day, Two Countries, Joint Adventures – Interreg Cooperation Day 2026
We warmly invite you to join us for a day of eco-friendly experiences, local gastronomy, cultural discoveries, and connection at Interreg Cooperation Day 2026 – a celebration of the Slovenia–Hungary border region, its people, sustainable tourism, and inspiring cooperation projects.
Project News
Tourism Professional Day in Sárvár: Cross-Border Opportunities for Rural Tourism
The development of rural tourism in the Slovenian-Hungarian border region, tourism based on local values and cross-border cooperation were at the centre of the presentation on the RE-ACTION project at the Tourism Professional Day in Sárvár.
First event of the Rural Tourism Academy
The first Slovene-Hungarian Rural Tourism Academy event brought together project partners and tourism providers to explore the six points of the digital guest journey and practical AI tools.
RE-ACTION Project Presented at ÖKO-EXPO in Szombathely
The RE-ACTION project was presented to visitors at ÖKO-EXPO in Szombathely on 17–18 September 2026, highlighting the potential of sustainable rural tourism and cross-border cooperation in the Slovenian-Hungarian border region.
CROSS-SACRAL: Cross-border conference
As part of the CROSS-SACRAL project, a cross-border conference will be held at Beltinci Castle on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, where distinguished speakers will present the characteristics and significance of sacred heritage within the context of modern tourism trends.
HOUSES to go – architecture and traditions
On 27 September 2026, the first HOUSES to go event weekend continues. Sunday’s programmes will focus on the architectural heritage, traditions and local values of the Hungarian–Slovenian border region.
HOUSES to go – gastronomic experiences along the Country Houses Route
On 26 September 2026, the HOUSES to go event series will begin. Country houses and heritage sites in the Hungarian–Slovenian border region will welcome visitors with gastronomic, cultural and experience-based programmes.
30th Autumn Exhibition – “Nature Gives, Students Create”
The PollenAct project partnership invites you to the 30th Autumn Exhibition, “Nature Gives, Students Create,” and Biodiversity Day, which will take place at the Rakičan Biotechnical School. Discover the importance of nature conservation, biodiversity, and wild pollinators.
Talk and dance on Our Own Way – Folklore Workshop
Discover the traditional dances, festive costumes and dialect of the Rába Valley at an interactive folklore and cultural workshop on 9 October 2026 in Szakonyfalu.
From a Craft Idea to a Successful Product
On 29 September 2026, the C4F-ELEVATE partnership will organise a free professional event in Murska Sobota on entrepreneurship, business models and the sale of craft products.
Slovenian–Hungarian Rural Tourism Academy
The first event of the Slovenian–Hungarian Rural Tourism Academy, organised within the RE-ACTION project, welcomes rural tourism businesses with practical knowledge and inspiring examples.