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...
How to Apply for an EHIC card in Hungary
How to Apply for an EHIC Card in Hungary... Once You Have TAJ Navigating the Hungarian healthcare system can feel like deciphering an ancient manuscript—especially when acronyms like TAJ and EHIC are thrown into the mix. But fear not! Whether you're an EU citizen or a...
Hungary Name on Mailbox Law
Hungary Name on Mailbox Law: Yes, It’s Required by Law When Andrew and I moved to Hungary, we thought we were fairly seasoned when it came to handling moves and red tape. Between us, we’d lived in Canada, the US, and the UK—none of which require you to label yourself...
Hungarian Electricity Providers: Who to Call and When
If you’re confused about Hungarian electricity providers, you’re not alone. Navigating utilities in Hungary can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube in the dark—blindfolded, with someone shouting contradictory instructions from another room. Especially when it...
Do You Need to Learn Hungarian in 2025?
Do You Need to Learn Hungarian in 2025? I’ve lived in Hungary since 2017 and—brace yourself—I still struggle to learn Hungarian in 2025. Yes, I have a Hungarian name. Yes, I carry the passport. But my vocabulary? Patchy. Grammar? Creative. Confidence? Depends on...
Hungarian Grocery Shopping: A Survival Guide
Moving to Hungary is one thing. But Hungarian grocery shopping? That’s a different kind of adventure. You think you know how supermarkets work until you find yourself staring at a wall of dairy products, trying to figure out which one is actual milk and which one is...
In Hungary? Here’s What to Expect on March 15th
A Day of History and Celebration March 15th in Hungary is one of the most important national holidays. It marks the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, when the country rose up against Habsburg rule. It’s a day of remembrance, pride, and a fair bit of...
Welcome to The H2H Insider
Welcome to The H2H Insider Hungary is many things—stunningly beautiful, endlessly fascinating, occasionally infuriating. But above all, it’s a place that keeps you on your toes. Whether you’re planning to move, already here, or just curious, The H2H Insider is where...
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