Foreign Buyers in Hungary: Who’s Buying What in 2025?
You know the question. I’ve been asked it at dinner parties, in DMs, and even on Tiktok: “Are foreign buyers in Hungary still snapping up real estate in 2025?” The short answer? Absolutely – but the full picture is far more interesting. Let’s unpack the longer...
Magyar Fagylalt Napja: The Sweetest Day
Just when you thought spring in Hungary couldn’t get any better, along comes Magyar Fagylalt Napja – Hungarian Ice Cream Day – to add a cherry on top. Celebrated annually on May 8th, this delightful tradition offers ice cream aficionados the chance...
Budapest Parking Fee Increase in June 2025
Budapest parking fee increase in June 2025 – not exactly the phrase I thought would dominate my soggy Tuesday morning, yet here we are. After a weekend of sunglasses and spontaneous terrace wines, we’ve crash-landed into chilly drizzle and rising costs. And just...
Hungary’s Identity Protection Law: Economic Impact in 2025
After four days of sunshine, rosé, and unusually warm weather for the May Day weekend, it’s tempting to stay in a blissful Balaton bubble. But Hungary’s legal and real estate drama doesn’t take holidays – and neither do I, apparently. This is Part Four of my...
I’m Anikó Woods, a Canadian-Hungarian who’s been knee-deep in life here since 2017 - bureaucracy, culture, and everything in between.