What the Hungarian Cultural Knowledge Exam is Really Like
What the Hungarian Cultural Knowledge Exam is Really Like Spoiler: It’s not nearly as scary as you think.If you’re currently panic-Googling the Hungarian cultural knowledge exam at 3am, sipping coffee while whispering “kérek egy sört” like it’s a magic spell—breathe....
Hungary’s New Property Law “Identity Protection”: Who Gets to Move In?
Hungary’s New Property Law "Identity Protection". Let me tell you, there’s nothing like writing a book on Hungarian bureaucracy to realise that just when you think you’ve covered everything, the government casually tosses in a constitutional amendment. Because, why...
Explore the Szentendre Open-Air Ethnographic Museum (Skanzen)
Explore the Szentendre Open-Air Ethnographic Museum and step into Hungary’s living past. Nestled just a short drive from Budapest, this sprawling open-air museum brings Hungarian history, culture, and architectural heritage to life. My first visit to the Szentendre...
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...
EHIC in Hungary: One Card, Two Offices, Endless Loops
EHIC in Hungary: One Card, Two Offices, Endless Loops If you caught my recent post on how to apply for an EHIC card in Hungary, you might think you’re ready. You’ve got your TAJ card, your lakcímkártya, and you’ve found the right office. But what if you’re self-paying...
Budapest Spring Festival 2025: Culture, Music & Magic
Ah, springtime in Budapest. The grey melts into green, coats are swapped for sunglasses, and suddenly everyone’s lingering on café terraces like they’ve just remembered life is actually quite lovely. And nothing captures that joyful reawakening more than the Budapest...
Hungary’s Housing Supply Problem 2025
Hungary’s Housing Supply Problem: Why It’s Getting Harder to Rent or Buy in 2025 Hungary’s housing supply problem is becoming impossible to ignore. The market is tighter than ever, with demand outpacing supply and prices continuing to rise. As we navigate an...
Hungarian Citizenship Suspension? What This Could Mean
The Hungarian citizenship suspension proposal, submitted to Parliament this week, has sparked serious concern—especially for those of us with more than one passport. Under the proposed law, authorities could suspend the citizenship of Hungarians who also hold another...
Hungary’s National Residence Card Rejections
Hungary’s National Residence Card Rejections: What’s Really Going On? If you’ve been affected by Hungary National Residence Card rejections in recent months, you’re not alone. Financial instability, accommodation issues and recently the lack of interest of Hungary are...
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