Vicces1
French looking for information about Hungary
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What were the hardest parts of settling into life in Hungary? by xenoph
Hi everyone,Hungarian here.I’m doing some early research for a set of practical, everyday language and life toolkits aimed at people who’ve recently moved to Hungary. The goal is to make those first days and weeks — when the ...
@Xenoph - Have you looked at the Internations Expat Guide?They publish it every year and you can get a look into all sorts of expats' experiences and opinions, but just at a macro scale. Good to look at trends over the years.Let me know if you need ... Read More
Planning to move to Hungary by BMason74AU
Hi All, My name is Brett. My partner is Hungarian and we are currently planning our move from Australia to Hungary. I have been over to Hungary on long holidays previously and absolutely loved it there. Joined expat.com to do as much research as I ...
Haven't seen the Aussie reply to this, maybe he lost interest? Read More
Navigating administrative procedures in Hungary by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating through the administration in Hungary can be quite a challenge. With the variety of procedures, their complexity, and the local specifics, many factors need to be considered. Here are some questions worth ...
It's really quite complicated, IMO.There's https://ugyfelkapu.gov.hu/ - there's the number 1818 (the "Government Customer line") and there are plenty of local kormany to take into consideration. I have always had to speak Hungarian to navigate these ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Take a quick peek at the hours:https://flippermuzeum.hu/en/main-page/It was fun and had many arcade games in addition to the pinball tables.None of it would be confused with VR, many are really quite old.But as they are all free after entry, if you ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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@fluffy2560As I mentioned, my friends were just here from the US. We went to the Flippermuzeum -- aka the Pinball muzeum.I expected a few people but it was quite busy and had a large range of games.As you say, tons of things to do in Bp! Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Just hosted my American friends (Husband, Wife, 2 kids (11F & 14M) in Hungary. It was wonderful to see them. Did all the touristy stuff and 2 Escape Rooms.If ever in Bp and need suggestions, do contact me! :-) Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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There was a time when you could debate someone, holding fast your beliefs but open to evidence and of a disposition that new evidence or points of view would engage the audience into new thinking. However, the internet has provided an echo chamber ... Read More
Cost of living in Hungary in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Hungary, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Hungary. Here ...
We don't pay rent because we own our own house but we have to pay for maintenance and development of the plot. That can be significant but I suppose it's investment. But the cost of food is the biggest cost. I think it's gone up 40% during ... Read More
Cost of living in Hungary in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Hungary, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Hungary. Here ...
There are aspects of life in Hungarian which are price controlled and aspects which are subject to inflation, quite high, in fact. I live in Budapest and do not have a car, so I am looking at my monthly fees, utilities, and groceries. Two years ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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@fluffy2560 My neighbors moved to Austria. It's a real thing.Previously, before Brexit, that was a popular destination and I know 4 Hungarians living in Scotland for the past 6+ years. Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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BTW - I remember a large air traffic system in the US being knocked out for a few hours several months ago due to an IT worker using the wrong initiation file on a system.I also remember things like the American military nuclear arsenal was running ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I would suggest that these travel delays were not caused by the input error (French or not) and instead caused by a system that somehow could not handle simple bad data. Not only the initial error, but also the 2ndary system failed. Per the Guardian ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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@SimCityAT Could you give support for your comment that it was a French plan that caused the disruption?You seem to know more than the British Air Traffic Controllers themselves.The National Air Traffic Services said initial investigations showed ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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@fluffy2560 That's funny -- I still call it Moszkva ter in my head before correcting to Szell Kalman. Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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@fluffy2560 Next time you need help in the city, come over my place! Parking available! Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I've been away -- what did I miss? Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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In 2022, the population decline in Hungary was close to 1%, and the population fell back to 1953 levels.https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/comments/159ha5t/in_2022_the_population_decline_in_hungary_was/ Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Ask Nalvany about a fair Russian justice system. Ask all the oligarchs suddenly defenestrated for disagreeing with Putin. Or even shot and killed while walking in the street.-@Vicces1No, maybe ask Julian Assange instead. Or Edward Snowdon. Or those ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I'm amazed at the number of people in this thread who benefit directly from Western Institutions and laws actually denigrating the same institutions and laws that protect their welfare, their rights, their free speech, freedom of the press, etc. ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I can totally believe that. I've spent a lot of time in the surrounding countries and they have a lot more going for them than Hungary. Croatia or Serbia were the easiest. Romania wasn't bad too. Even Albania is up and coming. ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I am not sure I would be allowed to mention a competing Expat organization but there is one that runs global surveys every year on a variety of issues. It asks expats from all over about the places where they live, work, raise their families, and ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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That must mean then that the Russians will be surrendering withing the next few days. I mean, what chance do they have against the best trained young Ukrainian army of the world. -@nz7521137Honestly, it must be exhausting being so toxic/sarcastic ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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@nz7521137 A couple of troubling comments here.The reproduction rate in Hungary is not even near the replacement rate and it is not particularly high in the context of Europe. It is below Bulgaria (1.59) and just above the UK (1.57) -- Obviously ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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@nz7521137 Are you stating that Turkey or Hungary would veto it? On what grounds would you consider that a good decision? I think you are just being argumentative here. Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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As I've said in this forum before, it's probably best HU is given an ultimatum - either OV/Fidesz or out of the EU. Plays into his hands of course, but they did it to themselves. See how they like them apples. -@fluffy2560Unfortunately I am sure ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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@cdw057 I am quite informed about taxes and I think Turkey is a horrible example with Erdogan's "illiberal democracy" economic strategy.As you now see Erdogan who is unable to beg for money in Arabia is now shifting towards Western money and he is ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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@Vicces1 Yawn. Maybe time for another regime change OP by the usual ... -@nz7521137Another great intellectual contribution.Wait, perhaps this is a cheap shot, allow me to rephrase.A suggestion was made regarding Hungarian, and specifically Budapest ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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What you are missing is OV's MO has always been to remain in power at whatever cost, including EU membership. Anything and everything will be sacrificed to keep the OV/Fidesz cronies in power. He intends to rule forever. He's said that directly ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I shared an optimism of Hungary in the EU. When I first came here, Trabants were rampant, 2-cycle engined vehicles made certain areas dense oily air-filled cough-o-matic lung killers. Small cars were the norm.After joining the EU, we have seen the ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I couldn't resist, here's some more:Same price for a burger with and without cheese• Year: 2018• Result: Lawsuit dismissedTwo McDonald's customers from Florida sued the fast-food chain for $5 million because they were made to pay for a ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Red Bull Doesn't Give You WingsRed Bull's famous slogan “Red Bull gives you wings: got the company in some trouble. A class action accused the company of having misleading ads and making false claims. Plaintiffs said the energy drink did not ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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These were fun -- thanks for sharing! Just an update with some of the results...The Strangest Lawsuits of All TimeSubway Sandwich LawsuitA man found a 7 inch serrated plastic knife baked into his subway sandwich and decided to sue the company for ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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There have been rare chaotic scenes in the French parliament as President Emmanuel Macron used special powers to push through an unpopular pensions bill which aims to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. -@SimCityATI suppose it was the equivalent ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Happy 1848 Revolution Day!Hope you are all out there waving flags and wearing rosettes. -@fluffy2560As I always tell people when they ask why the celebration today.... They ALMOST won!Uhm.... it was the Russians who crushed them, but evidently it's ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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My question was: Can you tell me about the Russian doctrine of "Our Work"?The website is: https://chat.openai.com/chatI've only started to ask it some questions, fooling around with it, this past week. We'll see how it evolves and becomes more ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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This is interesting.... I, like you @fluffy, could not find much on the Russian doctrine of "Our Work", perhaps because it is not widely known and because these are really quite common words. As Google's algorithm generally looks for linked articles ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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It's also another reason why Peskov and Lavrov spout nonsense to the the media. They believe nothing probably they are saying but it's their job to say what they are told to say. So they just say it, forget about it and go home get the vodka ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Hopefully there will be no nuclear exchange. Even a tactical nuke is of very little value on the battlefield, and it would mean not only the destruction of Ukrainian territory, it would also mean Russia could never take that area either. Not to ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I'm amazed that people tolerate corruption in any form. Every type of corruption is money taken away from the people for the benefit of the few. The fact that it is rationalized and accepted is why it exists and is worsening in Hungary. It's not a ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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The definitions are all within the article (links provided therein). And the same methodology was used for each country, providing a consistent basis throughout the world. You can benefit a country without corruption.And one could argue the last ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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In 2021, Hungary was only the second most corrupt state in the EU, but in 2022 it already finished last. We are in 77th place in the world ranking, next to Burkina Faso and Kuwait, according to Transparency International's corruption report ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Marilyn, did you see that you are being manipulated and adjusted your thoughts on this "shopping spree"?Hopefully, you can learn something by not trusting the internet blindly...As for these "genetic tests", they mean nothing. We are a product of ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Finally looked up the "Shopping spree" story -- and it is just that, false news and altered images.Fact Check-Image of Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenska wearing luxury brands is ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Zelensky was a popular and successful actor and comedian before turning politician. TV, movies, voice overs, production, and he invested in the UK property market with other investors.He is managing a major war in his country, while battling Russian ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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A union does not depend on expansion for growth. Look at the US, look at OPEC, etc. The foundation is simply, we are better, stronger together than alone -- as the UK has found and is finding out. You get to impose guidelines, rules, etc that you ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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@fluffy2560 Milanović won the presidential election in Croatia in late 2019 as a liberal and left-leaning candidate, a counterpoint to the conservative government currently in power in the newest EU member state. But he has since made a turn to ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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https://hungarytoday.hu/new-anti-hungarian-measures-in-ukraine/ Read More
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So sad... Read More
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Paks: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63964744 Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Happy Birthday Marilyn! Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Did you hear that Hungary was the single and only veto of a Ukraine loan package? And the only country to block the EU-wide agreement on a minimum corporate tax rate of 15%.I know you also know that EU funds were being blocked by Rule of Law ... Read More
Your best culinary memory in Hungary by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
My recommendations for "typical" Hungarian foods are:LangosKurtoskalacsPaprikas CsirkeBab levesHortobagyi PalacsintaToltott kaposztaTuros TesztaRetesSomloi galuskaOK, I give in....gyulas!Even in my mind this reads as some sort of internet troll ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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This is interesting... Percentage of players not born in the country they are representing in the World Cup.https://www.reddit.com/r/coolguides/comments/zbe9rd/portion_of_mens_world_cup_players_not_born_in_the/ Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I would have thought France v Tunisia would have been an easy win for France and the pollsters gave France a greater than 50% chance of it, but even they fell. This is really turning out to be an exciting competition!Germany out is definitely a ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63732663 Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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The scarf controversy:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63724710 Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I use a shared Netflix account. Netflix has said they will start cracking down on such and when that time comes to Hungary, I can do without. I download most anything I want to watch on whatever channel/network. The quality of shows has declined and ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Don't want to say who won but kudos to the Iranian Team for not singing their anthem in protest.A google search gave me a "Live" link to the game... (starting at 20:00 CET) Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Sorry to hear about that poor experience. I wouldn't have expected Germans to be worried about which language was being spoken, that's more an American thing. But using low-cost labor from bordering countries sounds very American as well...Then ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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The BBC states:"Unity is the watchword of this reshuffle. It's clear each part of the party will feel represented in some way."Another of the notable elements of this reshuffle is the stability in three of the top jobs: Jeremy Hunt as chancellor, ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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here's a list of all the positions Rishi Sunak has filled so far:Jeremy Hunt, chancellorDominic Raab, deputy PM and justice secretaryJames Cleverly, foreign secretaryBen Wallace, defence secretarySuella Braverman, home secretarySteve Barclay, health ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Live news: Rishi Sunak wins race to become next UK PMConservative Party leadership candidate Rishi SunakPublished On 24 Oct 202224 Oct 2022Updated: a minute agoRishi Sunak wins the race to replace Liz Truss as Conservative Party leader and is set ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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The BBC's latest tally of publicly declared backers puts Mr Sunak on 155 and Ms Mordaunt on 25.Mr Johnson had 54, according to this tally - although he said he had 102. Not all of the 357 MPs have gone public with whom they are backing.It is ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Isn't MASH Report still on?Just checked, it's not. Dang, that's another I really liked.I think you are right though, too controversial/un-PC (not matter how sane/logical/common sensical) means canceled. Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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One of my weekly guilty pleasures was watching HIGNFY and then HIGMNFY and Mock the Week as well. I like them both but you are right, if I had to keep one, it would likely have been MTW. So many good comedians over the years, so much good satire. ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Rishi Sunak is expected to confirm his candidacy to be the next leader of the party and prime minister "soon", according to campaign sources.The ex-chancellor is the first candidate to secure the 100 nominations to get to the first round of voting ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I've just seen Steve Bannon get 4 months in jail and a $6.5K fine. Is that all? OK, it's for contempt and nothing like what the DoJ wanted. Bannon was allegedly involved with Trump over the Capitol riots.-@fluffy2560Of which, I've just seen him ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Indeed, Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell are nothing but narcissistic, egomaniacal trouble in the US.The US spent trillions (yes, with a "T") in Afghanistan, only to see it fall in a month. The mere Billions that the US is providing to Ukraine -- ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Boris might get back in temporarily but the Tories are toast as of right now. -@fluffy2560IMHO - Tories are toast for a long while. But what are the alternatives?Britain may want a bit of Starmer Boredom/Calm, but where is the vision to advance the ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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My money is on Penny... JH is going to do everything he can to keep Sunak out of the PM's office as he wouldn't want a boss who knows so much more than he does in his position. Does Sunak want to be associated with this administration at this point? ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I've used Bolt and CityTaxi, both are similar. Taxis working for one cannot work for the other.I find them to be fair. Haven't used them extensively, but when I do use them, I haven't yet found a fault. Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I should be clear... I know the foreign premium exists, but when I find reputable craftsmen, I save their number! I think it's the same anywhere, honestly. Contractors in the US can try to give you the runaround as well.But I now have a trusted ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I have to rely on Mrs F to do that because if I open my mouth, the price gets another zero on the end.-@fluffy2560This is a huge problem for me as well, always having to rely on Hungarian friends to ask questions about services, pricing, etc. As ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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How they can always bet on the wrong horse, I do not know! -@fluffy2560Followed by the inevitable, "Why do bad things keep happening to us?!" Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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https://dailynewshungary.com/hungary-will-be-left-out-of-the-american-aid/Not sure if you saw this -- The US giving military aid (billions of dollars) to countries on the borders of Ukraine and might be impacted....but not Hungary or Serbia -- they ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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The laws of economics are kicking in Hungary's door, but O1G and his kleptocracy will be fine as I am sure they have much of their ill-gotten corrupt gains in Swiss Francs or elsewhere. We know O1G has personally been buying huge swaths of Balaton ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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BTW - in regards to the naked man "escaping" Buckingham Palace...If ever there were a video we wish had been true, it's this one. But alas, the 43-second clip which appears to show a naked man clambering out of a Buckingham Palace window naked, ... Read More
Income TAX on pension from EU by pokoto
HI. i all ready paying 25% tax on my pension from a EU country.If i moving to Hungary how they tax my pension?. . There is a dual tax agreeament between our countries.
For my housing, I bought in 2016 in Bp and I can honestly say the price doubled. This is great, right?Sure, but the value of the forint has halved. The value has really gone nowhere, but there is joy in owning your own place.I will want to sell in ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I think there will now never be another who has demonstrated such grace, dignity, and British spirit as the Queen. I am not British, I am not her subject, I am not a monarchist. But it would be folly to deny the positive effect she has had on ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Orban has both the EU Funds from Infrastructure and the COVID Relief funds, both of which are held up by Rule of Law considerations. You see how Fidesz is phrasing this battle as "protecting the Hungarians", which of course this does not do. This ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I don't know enough about US election law to say if Donny does time for Georgia election fraud/interference whether he can still run for President. Sounds implausible he could run from behind bars with a 7 year sentence. - @fluffy2560It ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I like LBC, especially James...In other news, I have a question for anyone following the UK PM contest.A few weeks ago when there was a field of 5+ candidates, Sunak was the leader by a good margin. I've seen excerpts of a couple of the ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Yes, another COVID round coming. I wonder if they understand that those most at risk are their own supporters -- not only in HU but other countries as well. In the US, with over a million deaths now due to COVID, and the vast majority of those ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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BTW - In case you didn't know, we are in a state of emergency:https://english.news.cn/20220714/e605dfdf525248e59344336e47f4f41e/c.htmlThe coal-fired Matra power plant -- not operating since June 2021 -- will be restarted as soon as possible, and the ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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My Bpi flat is gas/electric. Sure I could cut down a lot on my gas stove, but I have gas heating/water heating. Quick showers are in my future!In addition to the simple costs of petrol, inflation is killing the exchange rates, and Hungary imports a ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Hungary is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
This is absolutely unfathomable to me:Breaking ranks with EU, Hungary says ready to pay for Russian gas in roublesHungary said on Wednesday it was prepared to pay roubles for Russian gas, breaking ranks with the European Union which has sought a ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Hungary is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
Another good article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/apr/04/orbans-victory-in-hungary-adds-to-the-darkness-overshadowing-europeI was also unaware of the level of "concerns" logged by the OSCE preliminary ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Hungary is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
CTW - Thank you for the compliment.Just to be clear -- I have Hungarian friends who are like family. I have a great fondness for the Hungarian people. And there is a difference between social and political opinions. Just like I hated tRump and ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Hungary is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
Thank you, Fluffy!I think my pessimism is the same for those who can leave -- mostly the young.It is certainly the youth who will "pay" for O1G and this vote.O1G has been congratulated by the pariahs of Euro politics, like Putin himself, ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Hungary is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
Hungary cut off from EU funds, no Western Euro country wants to invest in HU, greater economic benefit will be available from newer EU states, the Rule of Law will stop EU funds entering Hungary, no friends after Hungary single-handedly insults ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Hungary is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
As for the referendum:Participation failed to reach the 50% threshold to make it legally binding, with 20% of voters spoiling their ballots, part of an opposition initiative to sabotage the referendum which it decried as homophobic. Of the 44% of ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Hungary is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
My opinion is that Hungary is continuing down the path of self-isolation. O1G is trying to make/keep/remain friends with Russia and China (in the name of national protection but that is a farce), while polarizing Western Europe and now even ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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In the link you gave about DW News, the narrator mentioned that MSZP got just 5 minutes of airtime so far this year -- that video was less than a week ago.When your party not only controls the media, but can prosecute opposing opinions and you have ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I just received the propaganda Email myself. Disgusting.And yet I know a certain demographic will be persuaded. Pathetic of the campaign, and shame on the politicians who evidently have none. Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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Jeez, that rot is really deep. Maybe it's not just rot, it's a cancer. Apart from O1G, Szijjarto is one guy that really gets my goat. He's the guy holidaying down on a home grown oligarch's yacht back in 2020. Again, O1G ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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I agree on the Putin / Russia mistakes. The tip of the iceberg of poor long-term planning when you also think of the ways Fidesz has screwed the country over with China as well. As for the pipelines, Hungary screwed Ukraine out of fuel transit fees ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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The Imagine link is a treasure -- I had not seen that before. That guy is amazing. Throughout history, one thing that Hungarians can agree on is that often Hungarians are their own worst enemy. This seems to be one of those times. The current ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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One thing I find quite weird is that I'm being sent government e-mails to the e-mail address I used for COVID. I wasn't buying into government spin when I went for vaccination.I received the same Email from the government, spinning their ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
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BTW, just been around the village on the way to and from dog walking and the Fidesz candidate posters have been defaced with CCCP (aka Soviet Union) and the hammer and sickle icon. This is a strongly Fidesz area, While in itself, not a big ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Further afield, I noticed Japan is now being more assertive over claims to the Kuril islands seized post-1945.Personally, I thought this was genius. A total case of while watching the right hand, the left hand does the trick. With Russian forces ... Read More