Danube Low Water Level: Why Hungary’s River Is So Dangerous
When you think of Hungary in summer, you might imagine sunset cruises along the Danube, paddleboards gliding past the Danube Bend or a leisurely swim in one of Budapest’s riverside coves. Unfortunately, you’ll need to shelve that vision for now – because the...
Hungary Medicine Price Freeze 2025 Guide
The Hungary medicine price freeze 2025 is now in force: from 1 July, pharmacy prices for dozens of everyday basics are stuck at 2024 levels until mid-2026. If you’ve ever found yourself standing in a Budapest pharmacy, mangling the word Neo Citran while clutching your...
Identity Protection Law update: Day-one Audit
Identity Protection Law update. As of 1 July, Hungary’s Településvédelmi törvény is officially in force – in theory, at least. On paper, more than 3,100 local councils now have the green light to decide who buys, who stays, and what it might cost them. In...
Tipping in Hungary 2025: How Not to Pay Twice
Update – February 2026Since publishing this article, I’ve learned that Brody House now uses card terminals that prompt for an additional tip, even when a service charge has already been added. This changes the practical experience described below. If you’re confused...
I’m Anikó Woods, a Canadian-Hungarian who’s been knee-deep in life here since 2017 - bureaucracy, culture, and everything in between.