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Hungary’s Economic Growth: Real Talk

by Anikó Woods | Apr 14, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Living in Budapest, Money & Banking

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...

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I’m Anikó Woods, a Canadian-Hungarian who’s been knee-deep in life here since 2017 - bureaucracy, culture, and everything in between.

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