Flowery Hungary (Virágos Magyarország) and the Culture of Care
There’s something about pulling into Gyenesdiás that always makes me smile. Maybe it’s the tidy pavements. Maybe it’s the way the flowerbeds look like someone’s grandmother still fusses over them daily. Or maybe it’s just because this little village, like so many in...
Hungary Property Law 2025: Villages May Block Sales
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: buying a holiday home in Hungary is a beautiful dream—but it’s not without its bureaucratic hiccups. And now, Hungary property law 2025 is about to add another layer. On Tuesday afternoon, the Hungarian Parliament passed a...
Hungary’s Economic Growth: Real Talk
Living in Hungary has always felt like a bit of a rollercoaster—equal parts scenic views, unexpected dips, and a slightly alarming number of bureaucratic loops. But lately? The ride feels smoother. Faster, even. There’s a buzz in the air, from the heart of Budapest to...
New National Card Rules for Guest Workers in Hungary
Guest Workers in Hungary: New National Card Rules Announced for Investment Projects If you’re involved in employment, construction, or large-scale investment projects in Hungary’s border regions, there’s a fresh development you’ll want to understand. A new government...
I’m Anikó Woods, a Canadian-Hungarian who’s been knee-deep in life here since 2017 - bureaucracy, culture, and everything in between.