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228 Towns Introduce New Barriers for Incoming Residents in Hungary
In just two months, the number of local authorities restricting new residents has doubled. According to the latest figures, 228 municipalities across Hungary have introduced regulations aimed at limiting who can move into their communities.
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Seal Returns to Budapest After 15 Years
Seal’s voice is one of the most recognizable of all time, leaving a lasting mark on the worlds of pop, R&B, soul, and dance music with songs such as Kiss From a Rose, Crazy, and Killer. The velvet-voiced singer-songwriter last performed in Hungary 15 years ago, but on July 30 he will return to once again sing his greatest hits for us at the MVM Dome.
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Lululemon Launches in Hungary with Fitness Collabs & Running Clubs
Lululemon will open its first Hungarian store on March 31 on Budapest’s Fashion Street, in partnership with franchise operator the Arion Retail Group.
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Oil Price Surge Threatens Hungarian Forint
A sustained 10% rise in oil prices could lift inflation by 0.5% in Romania and 0.45% in Hungary, according to an analysis by ING bank underlining the vulnerability of energy-importing economies in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Home Sales Drop Drastically in Hungary
Home sales in Hungary dropped 22.7pc year-on-year to 8,769 in February, a monthly estimate by listed real estate broker Duna House shows. The decline was from a high base, Duna House noted.
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Growing Tax Exemptions for Mothers in Hungary
Hungary’s government says it is allocating record levels of funding to family support this year, with almost HUF 1,000 billion more set aside for family policy than in 2024.
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Interviews
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Zoltán Bőhm, President of the Hungarian Pickleball Federation
A few years after my sports injury, my life entered a minor crisis. I was going through a difficult period both at work and in my private life, so I decided to visit the USA. The purpose of my trip was simply to relax and visit distant relatives.
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Is This The Most Compelling New Residence in Budapest?
For expats looking to make Budapest their home, finding a residence that truly reflects the city at its best is no simple task. Dorottya Residences, a newly completed premium development in the city centre, offers precisely this opportunity — combining European heritage architecture, modern systems, and sophisticated services in one of the most iconic corners of the Hungarian capital, right in the heart of the international urban life.
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How Can Hr Support Executive Decisions? – Insights from a Hungarian HR Consultant
In today’s global business environment, senior executives face more complex challenges than ever before. Economic uncertainty, structural shifts in the labor market, technological advancement, and the redefinition of leadership roles all require decisions that are fast, well-grounded, and sustainable in the long term.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 26 February
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
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