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New payment transparency rules coming in 2026

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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Civic duties of a Hungarian citizen

When you become a Hungarian citizen, you take an oath to serve and protect Hungary while also complying with Hungarian law. But what does that mean in practice? We have compiled a list of the most known civic duties and how they apply in Hungary.

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Another wave of USD devaluation on the horizon

USD is historically considered one of the most stable currencies. Investors turn to it both in good times and bad, driving up its value in both instances. This is sometimes referred to as the dollar smile – which might become crooked in the near future. In turn, this would affect the exchange rates of EUR and HUF as well.

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Hungarian passport ranked among most beautiful in the world

The Hungarian passport was recently ranked among the most beautiful passports of the world. The attractive design perfectly matches its value, since this passport is consistently among the top 10 travel documents on the Henley passport index.

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Mother’s Day in Hungary is the first Sunday of May

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 in Hungary

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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Use the Egészségablak app to access your Hungarian healthcare data

As part of electronic administration in Hungary, you can access your healthcare related information not only through the EESZT and the NEAK web portal, but also through the new Egészségablak app on your mobile phone.

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Filing your tax returns in Hungary in 2025

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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Cash and digital payment in Hungary

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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Organizational citizenship at your Hungarian company

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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