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No more visa-free entry to the Schengen zone?

In May 2023, the ETIAS system will go live. It will be relevant to those non-EU residents who can currently travel visa-free to the Schengen zone. Come May, their passport will not be enough: they will have to register in the ETIAS system before their trip.

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SZÉP card in Hungary in 2022

SZÉP card is the most popular form of fringe benefits in Hungary. It can normally be used for recreational activities, but because of the pandemic, some alterations were introduced. Among these, users were allowed to use the SZÉP card for buying foodstuff as well – with July that has come to an end.

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What makes the Hungarian language so special?

Hungary’s official language is Hungarian, which is said to be one of the most difficult languages in the world. But what makes it so hair-raising to most language learners? Let’s get a closer look at the Hungarian language together to find out. The history of Hungarian in a nutshell Magyar, the language of Hungary is …

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New license plate number structure in Hungary from July 2022

As of 1 July 2022, newly issued license plates have a new structure and a new design to ensure that every vehicle can have a unique registration number in the foreseeable future and number plates are harder to forge.

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ETIAS visa waiver goes live May 2023

Currently, passport holders of more than 50 countries can enter the Schengen zone without a visa. Starting from May 2023, they will be required to apply for an ETIAS visa waiver before their trip.

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Lavender fields in Hungary

Lavenders have been long praised for their beneficial effects. In Hungary, there are various lavender fields where you can pick flowers on your own while admiring the beauty of the landscape. Lavenders in Hungary While lavenders are native to Europe, they arrived in Hungary only in the 18th century. The first and to date biggest …

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March updates on pandemic related regulations in Hungary

As the fifth wave of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic seems to be passing, restrictions are again relaxed starting from next week. Most importantly, wearing a mask will be no longer required, while employers’ right to demand vaccination is being revoked.

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What are your options if you are coming from Ukraine to Hungary?

Now that many people are forced to leave Ukraine for Hungary, here is some crucial information for crossing the border and what kind of assistance they can expect once in Hungary.

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Name days in Hungary

In Hungary, we celebrate not only the birthday of our loved ones, but also their name days. In the calendar, each day is dedicated to one or more specific names, which is an excellent occasion to get together and celebrate. But how does that work, and where does it come from? Name day celebrations A …

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