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Watch the Clock Watch the Clock

It’s that time of year again when the clocks go forward or backwards, depending on the hemisphere.

Toll and Vignette Systems in Neighboring Countries Toll and Vignette Systems in Neighboring Countries

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 …

The definitive guide to paying your utility bills The definitive guide to paying your utility bills

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.
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New Income Tax Treaty Between the US and Hungary New Income Tax Treaty Between the US and Hungary

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.

Eating out – Don’t Get Bitten Eating out – Don’t Get Bitten

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

Gotcha! Gotcha!

Speed cameras on the M1 have proved highly effective. The camera recording the greatest number of offending motorists operates on a shared section of the M1 and M7 highway where the speed limit is 100 km/h. Another busy camera is located close to the western town of Tatabanya.

Whose Baby? Whose Baby?

Expat Echo investigates the nationality question for expat babies born in Hungary and elsewhere.

The European Health Insurance Card The European Health Insurance Card

The EHIC was launched in 2006 to provide free or reduced healthcare for citizens of the EEA anywhere within the community.

To Pay or Not to Pay: Foreign Taxes To Pay or Not to Pay: Foreign Taxes

As an expat, you often hear that you are not liable for paying taxes in a country if you have not spent more then 183 days  of the year in that country.  Here is an article to help shed some light on this tax issue.

Dialing Directions Dialing Directions

Surprisingly, dialing in Hungary is not as straightforward as one might assume. Expat Echo provides the details on digits.