“We only have One Mom, One Mommy, One Mother in this World, One life. Don’t wait for the Tomorrow’s to tell Mom, you love her” – Author Unknown

Message from the U.S Embassy for American citizens living abroad.

March 15th marks the Revolution of 1848 and the following fight for freedom against Habsburg domination.
Each year on March 15, the Hungarian tricolors of red, white, and green are prominently worn and displayed on this National Holiday. Gathering and demonstrations are also traditionally organized by political parties in main towns.
The Revolution, closely linked to other …

Driving in foreign countries can seem like a hassle especially with the differing payment systems depending of the country and size of the road. But do not let this be a set back as getting the right information early on will enable you to have a trouble free driving experience.
Numerous countries across Europe use a …

Leopard Films USA is currently looking to cast families and couples who have bought a home in Budapest for HGTV’s House Hunters International.

One would think that paying for utilities, such as water, gas and electricity consumption, is a relatively straight forward thing to do.  However, when relocating to a new country with different payment systems and cost itemization options, such a simple procedure suddenly becomes a nerve-racking hassle.
Download the definitive guide to paying your utility bills (PDF  …

On February 4, 2010, the United States of America and Hungary signed a new income tax treaty that brings the existing agreement between the countries, signed in 1979, into closer conformity with current U.S. tax treaty policy. It contains a comprehensive limitation on benefits provision to avoid double taxation with respect to income tax.

If you are planning on walking or driving in between the buildings of Pest, please beware of the falling snow off the buildings’ roofs. Just on my drive into the office this morning, I saw 2 people get hit pretty hard with large amounts of snow that are slipping off the roofs.

The Hungarian National Ballet Company will be holding a summer course for intermediate, advanced and professional classically trained dancers of sixteen years and up.  This course will be held in July of this year at the Hungarian State Opera House.

Bad food? Shocking bill? Less than pleased with the service? Expat Echo gives you the low-down on your options.

Store opening hours for most supermarkets in Budapest – cannot guarantee for all of them – are according to this schedule:

Champagne / Bordeaux / Bourgogne / Châteauneuf du Pape

Only a few days left to pick the wines you will drink during the festive season.
MonVin Budapest is there to help you, and our opening hours will be:

If you are at a lose end these holidays with the kids, you could do worse than an afternoon at the cinema.

It’s anyone’s worst nightmare: you return from a heart-warming trip with your family, only to find that back in Budapest your house has been turned upside down, your most precious belongings – gone. Burglary is an awful crime, not only for what is stolen but because of the frightening sense of invasion it lends.