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The new ministers started their committee hearings in the Parliament on Monday, where they talked about their vision for Hungary and their respective areas for the next 4 years before they could be officially appointed. István Kapitány, Minister of Economy and Energetics promised stability and predictability as the most attractive features for new investment.
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The rule by decree period expires on May 13 in Hungary. This time it will not be extended again, but regulations introduced through government decrees will stay in place: they are now made into laws with one of the first resolutions of the new parliament. No sudden changes are expected.
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Since the April 12 general elections, the departing government functioned only as a caretaker government with limited powers. On May 9, the new parliament had its first session, and the assembly started its work.
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Pentecost or Whit Sunday is a Christian festivity and the last Sunday of the Easter period. In Hungary, both Whit Sunday and Whit Monday are public holidays, with various folk traditions tied to the festivity. Read on to learn how Pentecost is celebrated in Hungary.
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On April 12, TISZA party garnered a landslide victory in the latest general elections in Hungary. With that, the FIDESZ government will be replaced after their 16-year rule. Foreign exchange rates and stock markets seem hopeful about the results and the increased stability a TISZA government promises. At the same time, immigration related rules are not expected to change in the immediate future.
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Standard tip in Hungary is 10%. The amount of the tip should reflect your satisfaction with the service, but you will not be expected to tip more than 20%. Many restaurants also charge a service fee, which cannot be above 15%. If there is a service fee, it is best to politely ask the waiter whether you are expected to tip too.
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Italy was famously among the countries offering the laxest rules regarding citizenship by descent – until last year, when a new law restricted citizenship based on ancestry to people with Italian parents and grandparents, and added new conditions. Now the Italian Constitutional Court has confirmed the law, which will stay in force for the foreseeable future. This comes as a blow to many who hoped to get Italian citizenship and thereby gain access to Europe – but there may still be options for you within the EU.
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The European Commission is working hard to make the EU more competitive in the global market. As part of this effort, they have introduced the concept of the 28th regime, a virtual state besides the existing 27 member states. Through this, EU businesses could easily expand from their home country to the EU market by setting up an EU Inc. business.
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Every Hungarian citizen is allowed to vote in the upcoming general elections. Voter registration is supposed to be automatic, and depending on whether you have a Hungarian permanent address, you will be able to vote either in mail or at the consulate closest to where you live.
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Do athletes have to compete for their country of origin?
With the Winter Olympics ongoing between February 6 and 22, 2026, you will see many athletes competing for countries other than their birthplace. Since the Olympics are supposed to be the competition of nations, this might seem at odds with the purpose of the games. So how does this work? Let us explain!
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