Hungary Countryside Home Deals: Get a Flat for (Almost) Free?
It’s Monday, and I’m still running on the quiet rhythm of a perfect Sunday. Andrew and I spent the weekend in the countryside, specifically Badacsony, which delivered its usual mix of volcanic hills, lake views, and just the right amount of wine. Back at my desk now,...
EUPR Rejections in Hungary: Time to Act
I’m not an immigration lawyer, but I’ve spent years immersed in Hungary’s immigration system. I write about it, share updates with expat communities, and work closely with legal experts to make sure the advice I pass on is solid. Much of what’s in my ebook comes from...
Emergency Phone Alerts Hungary: Pings and Panic?
Today I’m working from our co-working space at Kálvin tér in Budapest, enjoying the napi menü (yes, túrós csusza again, some habits are worth repeating). But while my lunch was traditional, the news definitely wasn’t. Parliament just passed a new law on emergency...
Hungary’s New Property Law Is Here: Final Draft
After months of speculation, leaked proposals, and heated debates, Hungary’s controversial Local Identity Protection Act – also known as the Településvédelem Törvény – is no longer just a political talking point. On 13 May 2025, the final draft of...
I’m Anikó Woods, a Canadian-Hungarian who’s been knee-deep in life here since 2017 - bureaucracy, culture, and everything in between.