by Anikó Woods | May 20, 2025 | Government News, Quick Guides & Resources
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...
by Anikó Woods | May 19, 2025 | Government News, Home & Property, Quick Guides & Resources
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...
by Anikó Woods | May 14, 2025 | Expat Life & Personal Stories, Quick Guides & Resources
There’s something about being a dog owner in Hungary that makes you more… seasonally strategic. I’ve got Sümi, my 2.5kg diva who thinks puddles are an existential threat – so no, you won’t catch her at any of the dog-friendly beaches in Hungary. But my...
by Anikó Woods | May 12, 2025 | Expat Life & Personal Stories, Exploring Hungary, Quick Guides & Resources
A spring ride to Tapolca Although I’ve spent plenty of time around Lake Balaton, I usually travel there by car—usually along the familiar curve of the M7, with a podcast playing and a boot full of supplies for the weekend. But this week, I’m doing something different....
by Anikó Woods | Apr 29, 2025 | Healthcare, Life Admin & Bureaucracy, Quick Guides & Resources
Let’s be honest — nobody moves to Hungary for the pharmacies.But as someone who did move here (with one very specific prescription in tow), I can tell you: understanding how prescription medicine in Hungary works is one of those surprisingly important things you’ll...
by Anikó Woods | Apr 24, 2025 | Home & Property, Living in Budapest, Quick Guides & Resources
If you’re trying to rent in Hungary’s capital this year, welcome to the Budapest rental market in 2025 edition: higher rents, euro-only pricing, and landlords who’d make Simon Cowell look soft. It’s not impossible—but it is intense. This blog post pulls directly from...
