by Anikó Woods | May 6, 2025 | Government News, Life Admin & Bureaucracy, Living in Budapest
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...
by Anikó Woods | Apr 25, 2025 | Government News, Home & Property, Life Admin & Bureaucracy
Hungary’s Identity Protection Property Law, passed in April 2025, has introduced a dramatic shift in how – and whether – people can buy property or settle in certain Hungarian towns. In this Part Three of my series, we move beyond the village gates and dig into the...
by Anikó Woods | Apr 23, 2025 | Learning the Language, Quick Guides & Resources, Residency & Visas
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....
by Anikó Woods | Apr 22, 2025 | Government News, Home & Property, Life Admin & Bureaucracy
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....
by Anikó Woods | Apr 2, 2025 | Healthcare, Life Admin & Bureaucracy
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...
