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Helpers is closing for the holidays. Our last working day is 23 December, and we open again on 2 January. In our Christmas charity project, we have donated to various NGOs selected by our staff.
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Christmas is approaching quickly. If you are in Hungary and invited to a Christmas party, you will most probably come across one or more of our staple Christmas pastries. Can you match each to our cover image? Make sure to try them if you get the chance. Mézeskalács (Gingerbread, or in fact, “Honeybread” in Hungarian) …
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The Hungarian work permit is in fact a residence permit based on employment, tied to the job based on which you hand in the application. In line with this, you can apply for a work permit as long as there is an employer that is willing to employ you. Regarding age, this means that you […]
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Family names reflect that a certain set of people belongs together. In Hungary, children traditionally wear their fathers’ family name, while women also often change their name upon getting married. Knowledge about how this works may come in handy not only when preparing for your life in Hungary, but also when researching family documents for …
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You need an international driver’s license only if you visit a country that is not a member of the EU or the Vienna Convention. Learn how to get it.
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Every ten years, there is a census in Hungary so both the government and we as a society can get a better overview of who lives here. There is a census happening right now until the end of November, and it is supposed to be the last traditional census in Hungary. Please note: Helpers is …
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Since Hungary is traditionally well-known for its excellent wines, it might not come as a surprise that the grape harvest is the biggest event of the fall in agriculture. Depending on when the grape ripens in each region, you can expect festivals connected to the grape harvest all over the country from the end of …
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Just like Hungarian language, Hungarian names are different from what you have in the rest of Europe. This goes for word order, naming conventions, and name structure too. Read on to get a quick overview of naming conventions in Hungary. Word order in Hungarian names First of all, Hungarian names are back to front (compared …
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If you are not a citizen of Hungary, you might need a property purchase license before you can finalize the deal – your lawyer can take care of it. After purchase, you will be required to pay property tax, which is normally 4% of the purchase price.
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Learn how 20 August became one of the most important holidays in Hungary, and how it is celebrated. Food, family events and fireworks all over the country.
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