Culture

To reduce the gender pay gap in the EU, a new payment transparency directive is on its way, which should be implemented in all member states by June 2026. In turn, employers will need to implement various measures to increase transparency, while the new rules will improve employees’ position in bargaining for better salaries.
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Mother’s Day is the celebration of mothers: the women who gave us life, nurtured us throughout our childhood, and helped us shape who we are today. On the first Sunday of May, it is customary in Hungary to visit your mother, and acknowledge her efforts while raising you.
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Easter is the biggest Christian festival, celebrated all over Hungary (as most of the population is at least culturally Christian). However, there are also various folk traditions tied to this festivity. Read on to learn how we celebrate Easter in Hungary.
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When you become a Hungarian citizen, the Hungarian name you register must conform to the Hungarian writing system. If you have a name with foreign characters, you will need to change your name; otherwise, you can keep your old name.
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With the season for filing your tax returns for 2024 coming up in Hungary, we have prepared you a quick summary of deadlines, complete with explanations of the most important concepts.
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According to the latest surveys, cash remains a strong element of Hungarian economy, while digital payment methods are slowly gaining ground.
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Starting from 2025, those who apply for permanent residency in Hungary must pass a cultural exam in Hungarian to prove that they are planning to stay in Hungary in the long term.
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Organizational citizenship behavior is everything that employees do outside the scope of their job description to support their colleagues and to benefit the organization as a whole. Let’s see how it works and how you can encourage it at your Hungarian company.
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FEOR in Hungary is the standard classification of occupations. You will need it when you report a new hire to the Tax Authority, and it is used to make statistics about how the population is employed.
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