Emergency Phone Alerts Hungary: Pings and Panic?
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...
Hungary’s New Property Law Is Here: Final Draft
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 Hungary’s New...
TikTok Live: Hungary Property Law and Expat Q&A
Hungary property law is changing—again. If you’re planning to buy a home, already own property, or just want clarity on what’s happening in 2025, join me for a live Q&A on TikTok this Saturday at 2pm CET. I’ll be unpacking what’s going on with Hungary’s proposed...
21 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Hungary: Take the Plunge
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 sister’s dog,...
Hungary Train Changes: What’s New for Passengers in 2025
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....
Furnishing a Home in Hungary: How I Ended Up at IKEA
Furnishing a home in Hungary sounds like a dream—until you realise the dream often arrives flat-packed with hex keys. After completing our countryside renovation near Lake Balaton, I had grand plans. The living room was ready. We’d restored the walls, added smart...
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 to indulge in...
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 when...
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 ongoing...
Press Houses and the Joys of Rural Hungary
It’s May 2nd in Hungary. The shops have reopened, yes—but most offices, schools, and anything resembling formal responsibility are still observing the unspoken ritual of a four-day weekend. Like many others enjoying rural Hungary this time of year, we’ve joined the...
Prescription Medicine in Hungary: What You Need to Know
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...
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