If you have questions about Hungarian law, whether it’s the rules of the road, property ownership, visa requirements, consumer rights etc., a good telephone number to have at hand is 189. This is a government information service which endeavors to answer any questions on the specifics of administrative and constitutional law in Hungary. There is …

So finally the weather is heating up, putting smiles on all our faces. For some though, this good weather is a double edged sword, resulting in itchy eyes, sneezing fits and irritated throats. That’s right – for many people this glorious weather brings allergies; the most common of course, being hay fever.

It is tax time again. Unlike in the United States where one percent of your taxes can only be donated to the incumbent president, Hungary allows you to choose an NGO or charity to donate 1% of your taxes too. Every bit helps, and it might as well go to a good cause! Here are …

Mon Vin Budapest just opened at Stop Shop Hüvösvölgy (Bp II 138 Hüvösvölgyi ut – 1st floor, near the pharmacy). This is a thoroughly modern wine store that does away with the traditional design codes of the trade, a place to discover, to discuss, taste and chose among a list that is neither exhaustive nor …

‘Lomtalanitás’ is an annual Budapest bulky waste clearance and recycling event – coming to a sidewalk near you…
The annual ‘lomtalanitas’ – or ‘bulky waste clearance day’ – takes place on a different date in various parts of each district. Organized by your local authority, lomtalanitas is a great free service which allows you to clear …

Please be aware that in Hungary, if you leave bikes or any goods outside your fence they are seen as abandoned and they will go quickly. This is a good way to get rid of unwanted items, but be careful you don’t ‘throw out’ goods you don’t want to loose.

A new and unique kids’ fashion shop has opened in the 5th district. Gogoo Kids Fashion and Lifestyle opened its doors to parents and kids in June on Arany János street 7 near Pomodoro Restaurant and Aranytiz Cultural Center. Hungarian mother Laura Szanyi had the idea to to open a shop where parents can choose …

Szent János is Budapest’s biggest hospital. Following an accident, editor Matthew Shore got to experience its delights first hand…
Tram lines seem innocuous at first glance, but try cycling into one. I knew as soon as I got back up that something wasn’t right. Perhaps it was the fact that my arm seemed to be on …

Dear friends…
I don’t know about all of you, but this has felt like another long winter. Plus, to add to the winter blues, every third person seems to be leaving this summer. The world is changing fast, and we are all seeing and hearing about it on the news, but when it effects our little …