New drug deaths study: Hungary did exceptionally well
A new drug death study has published the number of people who have died from drug overdoses. Where in the world are the most drug-related deaths proportionately? Or where were they least experienced? Here are the answers.
Over 150,000 people die as a result of drug overdose globally every year. The research by Medical Aid analysed the number of deaths from drug use disorders and its rate per 100k people in 2019 to reveal the countries with the highest and lowest number of drug overdose deaths.
Most Deaths from Drug Overdoses per 100,000 People
United States
- Deaths per 100,000 people – 22.62
- Overall deaths – 74,435
At the top of the list is the United States, where there are 22.62 drug-related deaths per 100,000 people, equating to 74,435 deaths overall. In 2019, it was estimated that there are around 10.7 million people living in the U.S. who are battling a drug use disorder. This figure has nearly doubled since 1990 when there were 5.5 million people engaging in regular drug use, showing a huge increase of 91%.
Canada
- Deaths per 100,000 people – 9.86
- Overall deaths – 3,686
In second place is Canada, where there are 9.86 drug-related deaths per 100,000 people, with 3,686 deaths overall. Back in 1990, it was estimated that there were 511,784 people battling a drug use disorder in Canada. By 2019, this figure had increased by a considerable 54% to 789,317 people.
Australia
- Deaths per 100,000 people – 7.07
- Overall deaths – 1,783
Australia is in third place, where, in 2019, there were 7.07 drug-related deaths per 100,000 people and 1,783 deaths overall. Despite having the third highest number of drug-related deaths per 100,000 people, the number of Australian citizens battling a drug use disorder has only risen by 24% since 1990.
Lowest Number of Drug Related Deaths per 100,000 People
South Korea
- Deaths per 100,000 people – 0.30
- Overall deaths – 154
At the bottom of the list is South Korea, where there are just 0.30 deaths per 100,000 people due to drug overdoses and only 154 deaths overall. In 1990, it was estimated that 407,232 South Korean citizens were battling a drug use disorder. By 2019, this figure had actually decreased by 1% to 403,882 people.
Singapore
- Deaths per 100,000 people – 0.33
- Overall deaths – 19
Following closely behind is Singapore, where there are 0.33 drug-related deaths per 100,00 people and just 19 deaths overall. The country has seen a considerable increase in the number of people with a drug use problem since 1990, going from 28,941 people to 43,836 people.
Indonesia
- Deaths per 100,000 people – 0.35
- Overall deaths – 959
In third place is Indonesia, where, in 2019, there were 0.35 drug-related deaths per 100,000 people and 959 deaths in total. Since 1990, Indonesia has seen a 58% increase in the number of citizens battling a drug use disorder, rising from 819,142 people to over 1.2 million people.
Hungary
- Deaths per 100,000 people – 0.61
- Overall deaths – 59
We can be very proud of Hungary, which finished in 7th place.
Further insights:
Between 2000 and 2019 global drug overdose deaths increased 43%, from 89,718 to 128,083 deaths.
Qatar Sees Highest Increase in Drug-Related Deaths Since 2000.
The US has the Highest Number of Amphetamine-Related Deaths per 100,000 People.
The US has the Highest Number of Amphetamine-Related Deaths per 100,000 People.
Cocaine overdoses saw the biggest global increase in drug deaths since 2000 with a 160% increase, in 2019 over 4.13 million people were battling a cocaine addiction, leading to 12,779 deaths.
As we wrote before, there may be drugs in the flour, throw it out immediately if you bought it!
EU ranking, where we lead: Hungarians are hard to cheat with counterfeit products
Hungarians have the best understanding of the concept of intellectual property in the European Union, and only 9 percent of Hungarian consumers tend to be uncertain when it comes to recognising counterfeit products, according to a fresh study by the EU’s intellectual property office EUIPO.
The study find that Europeans are becoming increasingly conscious of the risks associated with buying counterfeit goods and accessing content from illegal sources. According to the study, 80 % of Europeans believe that criminal organizations are behind counterfeit products and acknowledge that such purchases harm businesses and employment. Moreover, 83 % think that buying counterfeits supports unethical behavior, and two-thirds recognise the potential threats to health, safety, and the environment. When it comes to digital piracy, 82 % agree that accessing content illegally poses risks such as scams and exposure to inappropriate content for minors, EUIPO says.
Despite these findings, the study reveals a disconnect between awareness and behaviour. One in three Europeans (31 %) finds it acceptable to buy counterfeit products if the price of the genuine product is too high. Among younger consumers aged 15-24, this figure jumps to 50 %.
Altogether 83 percent of Europeans claimed to have a very good or rather good understanding of IP, with that proportion being highest in Hungary and Portugal at 92 percent each, the study found.
When it comes to online pirated content, 54 percent of Hungarian consumers said it was acceptable to obtain content from the internet illegally for personal use. This ratio is highest in Slovakia at 58 percent and lowest in Denmark at 24 percent.
According to the study, 12 percent of Europeans admitted to having used illegal sources to watch sports over the past year. This was least common in Hungary (6 percent) and most frequent in Bulgaria (21 percent) and Greece (20 percent).
As we wrote before, the new and unique Hungarian price monitoring system will start operation this July following the prices of 62 food products, details HERE.
These are the 5 best country restaurants in Hungary
Hungary’s countryside boasts countless amazing restaurants. Wherever you go in the country, there’s sure to be no shortage of award-winning restaurants. We are now presenting to you the top 5 country restaurants in Hungary that you must not miss out on.
The settlements that are home to the TOP 5 Rural Restaurants and the Lovable Restaurant of the Year are Tata, Esztergom, Encs, Tura and Balatonszőlős.
The soaring success of Hungarian restaurants in the countryside has already been proven by last year’s publication of the Michelin Guide French restaurant guide, which featured a number of restaurants outside the capital, napi.hu reports.
Many of these restaurants are also included in the Audi Dining Guide’s TOP 10 Rural Restaurants, led by Platán Gourmet in Tata. Platán Gourmet was awarded two Michelin stars last year and was also named Restaurant of the Year 2023.
The Michelin-starred 42 Restaurant in Esztergom, and the Bib Gourmand award-winning Anyukám Mondta also made the guide.
The TOP 5 Restaurants
- Platán Gourmet (Tata) – Restaurant of the Year 2023
- 42 Restaurant & Bar (Esztergom) – Innovative Kitchen of theYear 2023
- Platán Bisztró (Tata)
- Anyukám Mondta (Encs)
- Clarisse Étterem (Tura)
1. Platán Gourmet
In recent years, chef István Pesti has proven that it doesn’t necessarily take a major tourist destination for a gourmet restaurant to find its audience, says Dining Guide.
One of the most influential figures of the modern Hungarian gastronomy realised his fine dining restaurant concept 50 kilometres from Budapest, on the shores of Lake Tatai, in a picturesque setting. In 2021, the former Platán formation was enriched with a new concept, the Platán Gourmet restaurant, napi.hu explains. (Find our article about Platán Gourmet HERE.)
In recognition of its unique vision and outstanding performance in 2022-2023, Platán Gourmet has been awarded this year’s Best Restaurant of the Year by the Dining Guide.
2. 42 Restaurant & Bar
After opening in 2022, 42 Restaurant immediately burst into the world of fine dining restaurants in Hungary. The owners operate the 42ROOM Boutique Hotel, located in the pedestrian street of Esztergom. The restaurant occupies the lower floor of the hotel.
42 Restaurant’s atmosphere is defined by its unique, contemporary, modern interior, with the furniture and equipment being from high-quality luxury brands.
3. Platán Bisztró
The light, “fine-bistro” sister of the fine dining Platán Gourmet is the Platán Bistro in Tata. The gastronomic concept of the kitchen is the brainchild of the Platán Group’s head chef István Pesti, while the kitchen is run by chef Donát Mogyorós.
The menu is a colourful one, with dishes made from both quality local and foreign ingredients.
4. Anyukám Mondta
The iconic Anyukám Mondta is now one of the best-known rural restaurants in Hungary. Its name means “my mom said”. Szilárd Dudás and Szabolcs Dudás brothers’ Italian-Hungarian restaurant has a gourmet bistro style.
The menu is an eclectic mix of traditional Italian and Hungarian dishes with a contemporary twist.
5. Clarisse Étterem
Between Gödöllő and Hatvan, in Tura, the fine dining restaurant Clarisse is located in the Small Luxury Hotel Botaniq Tura Castle, a perfectly renovated building. The concept of a luxury restaurant in an imposing building with an impressive patina represents the sustainable, responsible gastronomic trend, napi.hu writes.
The degustation menu is based on local ingredients, locally grown and wild plants, as well as wild game from the local forests.
Lovable Restaurant of the Year – Casa Christa
On the northern shore of Lake Balaton, above Balatonszőlős, you will find the Casa Christa estate in stunning surroundings. The resort-style accommodation offers a newly opened, high quality trattoria-style restaurant.
The menu’s clear-cut offer is based on local ingredients, but also influenced by international gastronomic styles. In 2023, the Dining Guide TOP100 Restaurant Guide recognised the popular Casa Christa’s achievements with the Lovable Restaurant of the Year award.
BGI Genomics Proprietary Research: Hungary had the highest global incidence rate of colorectal cancer
BGI State of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report Reveals General Awareness Gaps and Affordability Concerns.
To uncover attitudes and the biggest challenges facing colorectal cancer (CRC) awareness and screening, BGI Genomics today released its State of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report, marking the first-ever global survey report on the world’s third most common cancer. This report is released on World Health Day, April 07, 2023, in line with achieving Health For All, and seeks to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today and tomorrow.
This inaugural report seeks to better understand the global state of CRC awareness, as well as attitudes and actions towards CRC screening for average risk groups and CRC screening for hereditary genetic risk groups. 1,817 respondents from six countries and regions were surveyed: the U.K. (Western Europe), Hungary (Eastern Europe), Saudi Arabia (Middle East and Africa), Thailand (Southeast Asia), the Chinese mainland, and Hong Kong (North Asia).
Hungary had the highest global incidence rate of colorectal cancer, with 9,793 cases in 2020 based on World Cancer Research Fund data. CRC screening participation rate is very low in Hungary, so CRC is most commonly recognized at a late stage where there are fewer treatment options available.
Despite 51.5% reporting that there is insufficient information about CRC and 34.5% citing costs holding them back from CRC screening, the report reveals several optimistic findings. For example, 88.8% are more willing to go for screening upon learning about the 5-year survival rate of 90% for early CRC detection.
“Early CRC detection offers the best outcome for individuals and healthcare policy. The treatment cost of late-stage CRC is sometimes more than ten times higher relative to early-stage CRC but with far lower survival rates,” said Yantao Li, PhD, BGI Genomics Director of Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme, South-East Asia. “That’s why more countries or regions are promoting early screening programs. For example, the European Commission is ramping up CRC screening programs.”
Other key takeaways from the report include:
Colonoscopy is the best-known screening test, but there is scope to enhance the awareness of other tests such as fecal tests. Though colonoscopy (68.2%) is the best-known screening test, it is more expensive and cumbersome relative to fecal testing which is lesser known at 49.5%. To promote this more affordable and flexible option, fecal testing awareness
needs to be enhanced.
Doctors are the biggest factor for respondents to go for screening in the absence of symptoms. 62.5% will heed their doctor’s advice to undergo CRC screening. Therefore, it is vital that doctors are made more aware of CRC symptoms, ask the right questions to identify potential hereditary genetic risks, and offer patients a range of screening options, to fit different lifestyles and budgets. In our opinion, the best colorectal cancer screening test is the one a patient will do.
Respondents are split when asked about bringing their family members for screening. 55.7% are aware that a family history of CRC increases their risk. According to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines, these family members should start screening at age 40 or 10 years before the earliest diagnosis of CRC in the family. The good news is that 67.2% who had CRC or a family history of CRC have taken their family members for screening. Conversely, only 31.2% of all respondents have taken their family members for CRC screening.
As we wrote before, 5,000 Hungarians die of this disease every year: don’t forget to get tested!
Here are the best higher education institutions in Hungary in 2022
Following the traditional ranking of secondary schools, HVG, a Hungarian economic and political weekly, has also published a ranking of Hungarian universities and colleges. The ranking took into account, among other things, the academic degrees of the lecturers, as well as the excellence of the students. Read on to find out what higher education institutions are the best in the country this year.
Eötvös Loránd University (Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem) is again at the top of HVG’s higher education ranking this year. The silver medal went to the University of Szeged and the bronze to the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Budapesti Műszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem). Previously, these two institutions shared the second place in the podium, according to HVG.
The fourth place went to the University of Debrecen, the fifth to Semmelweis University, and the sixth to Corvinus University of Budapest, said Fruzsina Szabó Szabó, journalist and editor in charge of the HVG Diploma publication, to InfoRádió.
Criteria
Fruzsina Szabó said that excellence in teaching was taken into account in the ranking of higher education. They used data such as the number of academic degrees held by the academic staff of the institution. What is more, they also looked specifically at the proportion of PhDs among them. They also calculated the number of students per academic degree holder, napi.hu reports.
The editors of the publication considered the number of first-place applicants to be a particularly important criterion for student excellence. On top of that, the percentage of students who have a language exam as a first-year student and bring results from high school in academic competitions.
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Success: Hungarian university ranked in the world’s top 250 for the first time!
Semmelweis University has been ranked in the top 250 in the Times Higher Education (THE) world ranking. The institution announced on its website that this is the first time that a Hungarian institution has been included in THE’s top 250.
Semmelweis was already there two years ago: however, not in the world ranking, but in the list of specialised universities. Last year, they were ranked in the 250-300th place in the overall university ranking, Telex reports.
The university has moved up several places
According to a statement on the university’s website, the institution “was ranked 491st in 2019, then moved up to 457th in 2020 and 426th in 2021, and 277th in 2022, from where it has now moved up to 236th”. Two years ago, in the world ranking of universities of applied sciences, “the institution moved up two whole categories in the Clinical and Health Sciences, from 301-400 to 201-250”.
The World Ranking has traditionally measured institutions on the basis of indicators in five areas: educational environment, research, citations, industry revenue and international orientation. Semmelweis has improved in most indicators, most significantly in citations and research.
11 Hungarian universities on the list
A total of 11 Hungarian universities were included in THE’s list this year. Of the universities in the top 1,000, Eötvös Loránd University is ranked 601-800, the University of Pécs, the University of Szeged, the University of Debrecen and the University of Óbuda are ranked 1001-1200.
Oxford and Harvard top the overall rankings, with Stanford and Cambridge tied for third place. Semmelweis is ranked 64th in the ranking of universities in the European Union, typically ahead of German, French and Belgian universities.
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Only one Hungarian university’s Master’s programme has made the Financial Times TOP 100 list
The Financial Times continues to rank Corvinus’ Master’s in Management and Organisation among the 100 best business schools in the world, and this year it ranked 9th in terms of career support and 22nd in terms of value for money. Only five institutions from the Central and Eastern European region made it into the shortlist, including Corvinus University of Budapest in Hungary alone.
Monitoring hundreds of business schools around the world, the Financial Times has again this year compiled its international ranking of the best management courses, with the Corvinus University of Budapest Master’s in Management and Organisation having been on the list almost uninterruptedly since 2005 when the list was first compiled. In the list, which is managed by the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, Corvinus was ranked 98th overall in the global Masters in Management ranking of the renowned British business magazine.
The Hungarian management course has been ranked 9th in the overall ranking of career services – up 38 places in a single year – ahead of the French HEC Paris, which is ranked second and third in the overall ranking, and the Erasmus University Rotterdam (RSM) in the Netherlands.
The Corvinus Master in Management and Organisation has maintained its 22nd place in last year’s top ranking in terms of value for money. Corvinus management students also have a promising start to their careers, ranking in the middle of the global 100 list both in terms of short-term job placement rates within three months – which on average 93% of graduates achieve – and in terms of career progression ranking in the three years after graduation, where they came 61st. Corvinus’ training improved on both aspects of the ranking compared to last year.
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Budapest is among the cities with the most attractive buildings!
Online Mortgage Advisor has analysed hundreds of streets and more than 2,400 buildings to reveal which city has the most attractive buildings. According to the portal, Budapest is the 7th most beautiful city when it comes to architecture.
How can the beauty of buildings be measured?
Online Mortgage Advisor measured the beauty of the buildings by scanning Google Street View for front-facing photos. These include the most iconic buildings of historical cities around the world. After this, they plotted points at the corners of every building in their sample of imagery and calculated the proportion of the longest and shortest lengths of its dimensions. Lastly, they compared the proportions to the golden ratio (1:1.618) to see how well they matched.
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What is the golden ratio of buildings?
The golden ratio is 1:1.618 and can be found in nature, in the measurements of the human body, in flowers, or in DNA. In addition, it can also apply to buildings. As marieclaire.hu writes, beauty can be quantified by the ancient Greeks’ law of the golden ratio. Many artists use the golden ratio to make architecture as perfect as possible. They believe it is a gold standard in natural aesthetic perfection. Therefore, experts used the golden ratio to find out which city has the most stunning buildings.
Budapest takes the 7th place
With a beauty score of 83.3 percent, Venice tops the ranking. Budapest has won 7th place, which is considered a very good position in the ranking.
The top 10 cities are the following:
- Venice 83.3 percent
- Rome 82 percent
- Barcelona 81.9 percent
- Prague 78.7 percent
- New York 77.7 percent
- Athens 77.5 percent
- Budapest 75.9 percent
- Vienna 75.8 percent
- Bordeaux 75.3 percent
- Milan 75.1 percent
Architectural styles in Budapest
It is no surprise that Budapest is in the top ten on the list of cities with the most attractive buildings. As colore.hu writes, Budapest has got six mains architectural styles: Baroque, Classicism, Romanticism, Historicism, Art Nouveau, Modernism. During a significant part of the reign of the Habsburgs, the Baroque was the dominant architectural style. For example, the famous Buda Castle was built in Baroque style. Between 1800 and the 1840s, Classicism began to spread and the Hungarian National Museum was constructed following its principles. As for Romanticism, the Dohány Street Synagogue is a beautiful example of this era. However, the most famous building in Hungary, the Parliament was built in the Historicism style. For tourists, the Danubius Hotel Gellért built in Art Nouveau is a perfect choice of accommodation. Moreover, visitors can admire the so-called Bauhaus or Modernism on Napraforgó Street.
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Hungarian patissier featured in prestigious French magazine – PHOTOS
Hungarian patissier Dávid Jakabfi’s latest recipe has received one of the most outstanding international acknowledgements. The French magazine Le journal du pâtissier dedicated a special chapter to the young patissier’s special Mother’s Day dessert in rose, raspberry and lychee flavours.
The talented young Hungarian patissier, Dávid Jakabfi, has already won numerous international awards for his special desserts. Therefore, it is not surprising that he has become one of the most prominent figures in the art of confectionery throughout Europe. The talented confectioner began his career with big dreams some years ago. During this time, he encountered many difficulties, but his perseverance and diligence have paid off. Since then, Dávid has developed his special fine dining desserts and macaron-making skills to the very top.
His latest dessert, Lychy Pink is inspired by Mother’s Day and has received one of the most prestigious acknowledgement in Europe. The French magazine Le journal du pâtissier dedicated a saparate chapter to the young pastry chef’s special. Dessert Lychy Pink is a creative fine dining dessert with rose, raspberry and lychee flavours. Thanks to the prestigious acknowledgement, Dávid believes that professionally he has reached at the top now.
“Obviously there is always room for improvement, but for me this is a huge confirmation that I’m on the right track. This magazine is very selective about the type and quality of desserts it presents. I have already been congratulated on the recipe and the presentation by several internationally renowned colleagues,” said Dávid. The young talent, who has also written two books on the art of confectionary – is very happy that his work is contributed to the gastronomic development of Hungary.
As the Hungarian new portal Turizmus reports, Le journal du pâtissier has been striking a balance between tradition and innovation since 1978. For more than 40 years, the magazine has been a tool for quality pastry chefs.
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Hungarian Confectioners’ Association can be proud of two Hungarian desserts this week. In addition to Dessert Lychy Pink, we should also mention the winner of this year’s Cake of Hungary, called “Prince of Wild Plums”. The winning dessert is a creation of Vanília & Gelarto from Nagykőrös, called “Prince of Wild Plums”, created by Orsolya Karikó. As the Hungarian news portal Ízesélet reports, the main element of the case is Hungarian plums, combined with other great ingredients and the red wines of Eger.
In the category of sugar-free cakes, “Grandma’s Favourite” has been chosen as the best dessert this year. The cake specialty without added sugar is a silky harmony of tart raspberry jam, white chocolate pistachios, mascarpone and some hibiscus flowers and rose hips. This is the second time that the Szeged pastry chef, László Gyuris has won with his dessert creation, after his “Little Chestnut” took first place in 2019.
The cakes can be tasted from 19 August in the Street of Hungarian Flavours, in the Várkert Bazaar and in hundreds of confectioners’ shops throughout the country.
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Budapest has been named the third most cost-effective city in Europe to buy a house
A study has ranked cities across Europe based on how affordable they are for first-time buyers, with Budapest taking third place for the cheapest city to buy a home.
For those flexible first-time buyers in regards to location, it’s important for prospective buyers to be savvier with their budgets and find the most affordable options.
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THE EUROPEAN FIRST-TIME BUYER REPORT
A NEW REPORT REVEALS THE CHEAPEST AND MOST EXPENSIVE CITIES IN EUROPE FOR HYBRID WORKING FIRST-TIME BUYERS
- Madrid has been crowned the best city in Europe for first-time buyers with a score of 100.4/150
- Vienna and Bucharest take second and third positions in the report, with scores of 96/150 and 94.2/150, respectively
- Bucharest leads the way as the cheapest city in Europe to buy a home, with the average costing £35,831
- Paris is the most expensive city for first-time buyers to acquire property, with the average property costing £838,634
- Madrid emerges as the most affordable European city to secure a mortgage, with solo first-time buyers in Madrid paying up to 22.50% of their monthly salary towards their mortgage, while a two-person household with two paychecks will pay 11.25% each
- Paris has been crowned the best European city for social and cultural offerings outside of work, with a lifestyle score of 41.8/50
- Bucharest tops the table as the most affordable city for broadband, at an average £7.20 a month
For hybrid or remote working professionals, the events of the past two years have resulted in many workers no longer being tied to living in certain areas, cities, or even countries to work.
Meaning that many first-time buyers can look further afield when exploring where to purchase their first home.
In the new European First-Time Buyer Report, the experts at NerdWallet have analysed 30 European cities to determine which destinations lead the way when it comes to the best and most affordable to purchase a property in.
Top 10 Best European Cities for First-Time Buyers:
| City | Score /150 | |
| 1 | Madrid | 100.4 |
| 2 | Vienna | 96 |
| 3 | Bucharest | 94.2 |
| 4 | Budapest | 92.1 |
| 5 | Marseille | 88.7 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 84.2 |
| 7 | Warsaw | 84.2 |
| 8 | Prague | 83.5 |
| 9 | Rome | 81.5 |
| 10 | Paris | 81.5 |
Source: NerdWallet
The Spanish capital of Madrid takes the crown as the best city in Europe for first-time buyers according to the report, with a total score of 100.4/150.
The cultural hub of Madrid is renowned for its elegant boulevards, historical buildings, and renaissance and contemporary art museums.
Coming in a close second is the stunning city of Vienna in Austria, with an overall score of 96/150.
Sitting on the stunning Danube River, the Austrian city, often referred to as the World’s Capital of Classical Music, is home to a number of opera houses and concert halls. Vienna also has 2,000 parks to explore for a leisurely stroll or some outdoor exercise.
Bucharest, Romania’s capital city, secures the final place in the top three as one of the best cities in Europe for first-time buyers, with a score of 94.2/150.
The cultural, industrial and financial hub of Romania has lots to offer for new homeowners, from its 2,224 restaurants.
Finding itself in last place on the list, and therefore deemed one of the less desirable cities in Europe for first-time buyers, is the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, with an overall score of just 53/150.
While the beautiful city does have lots to offer its residents, it has a slower broadband speed than many of its European counterparts, as well as one of the highest average mortgage repayments (£1,865 per month).
Revealed: The cheapest European cities for purchasing a house
Home-buyers that work remotely or even on a hybrid office basis can be more flexible with regards to location. Therefore, first-time buyers can be savvier with their budgets and find the most affordable options.
The European First-Time Buyer Report analyses 30 European cities and determines which cities are home to the cheapest average house prices for potential buyers.
Top 10 cheapest cities in Europe for first-time buyers:
| City | Country | Average House Price | Deposit Amount 20% | House Price Minus Deposit | |
| 1 | Bucharest | Romania | £35,831 | £7,166 | £28,665 |
| 2 | Riga | Latvia | £46,316 | £9,263 | £37,053 |
| 3 | Budapest | Hungary | £86,262 | £17,252 | £69,009 |
| 4 | Madrid | Spain | £87,313 | £17,463 | £69,851 |
| 5 | Vienna | Austria | £130,480 | £26,096 | £104,384 |
| 6 | Belgrade | Serbia | £147,315 | £29,463 | £117,852 |
| 7 | Krakow | Poland | £164,633 | £32,927 | £131,706 |
| 8 | Warsaw | Poland | £165,992 | £33,198 | £132,794 |
| 9 | Liverpool | United Kingdom | £202,179 | £40,436 | £161,743 |
| 10 | Prague | Czech Republic | £221,176 | £44,235 | £176,941 |
Source: NerdWallet
Bucharest leads the way as the cheapest city in Europe to buy a home, with the average house price costing a budget-friendly £35,831. The 20% deposit will also be a modest £7,166, a much more affordable amount for first-time buyers than in some of its neighbouring European cities.
The bustling Latvian city of Riga secures its spot as the second cheapest location to buy a house, costing on average £46,316 with a 20% deposit of just £9,263.
Climbing the ranks to third place as one of the cheapest destinations to buy a home in Europe is Budapest, the Hungarian capital, with the average house costing £86,262, with a 20% deposit of £17,252.
Most first-time buyers are looking to buy on a budget and find an affordable area to set up home, which is why some of the popular tourist destinations in Europe fall out of their price range.
In this case, Paris, Munich, and Berlin emerge among the most expensive cities in Europe for first-time buyers to purchase their first home.
Top 10 most expensive European cities to buy a home:
| City | Country | Average House Price | Deposit Amount 20% | House Price Minus Deposit | |
| 1 | Paris | France | £838,634 | £167,727 | £670,907 |
| 2 | Munich | Germany | £723,694 | £144,739 | £578,955 |
| 3 | Berlin | Germany | £680,930 | £136,186 | £544,744 |
| 4 | Hamburg | Germany | £670,885 | £134,177 | £536,708 |
| 5 | Barcelona | Spain | £627,291 | £125,458 | £501,833 |
| 6 | Copenhagen | Denmark | £621,781 | £124,356 | £497,425 |
| 7 | London | United Kingdom | £514,000 | £102,800 | £411,200 |
| 8 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | £510,843 | £102,169 | £408,674 |
| 9 | Stockholm | Sweden | £484,919 | £96,984 | £387,935 |
| 10 | Brussels | Belgium | £449,590 | £89,918 | £359,672 |
Source: NerdWallet
The European First-Time Buyer Report has determined that Paris is the most expensive city for first-time buyers to acquire property, with the average house price costing an eye-watering £838,634. This means that those looking to move to the city of love will need to put down a 20% house deposit of £167,727.
Second in line as the least affordable city for first-time buyers to purchase a home is Munich, with houses costing £723,694 on average. Putting down roots in the German city will require buyers to pay a 20% deposit of £144,739.
Germany’s capital Berlin ranks as the third most expensive city for buyers looking for their first house, with the average house costing £680,930. The popular tourist city is rich in history, meaning that houses come with a hefty price tag, and a 20% deposit would come to £136,186.
Ranked: Top 10 Cheapest European Cities for Monthly Mortgage Repayments
With the cost of living rising, many soon-to-be first-time buyers are on the lookout for a more affordable mortgage. So, which cities in Europe have the lowest mortgage repayments based on the average earnings of solo and joint income first-time buyers?
| City | Average House Price | Deposit Amount 20% | House Price Minus Deposit | Mortgage Interest Rate (%) | Monthly Mortgage Payments | Average Monthly Salary (One-person) | Mortgage Payments as a % of income (Solo) | Average Monthly Salary (Two Household) | Mortgage Payments as a % of income (Joint home-buyer) |
| Madrid | £87,313 | £17,463 | £69,851 | 2.05 | £355 | £1,577.74 | 22.50% | £3,155.48 | 11.25% |
| Riga | £46,316 | £9,263 | £37,053 | 2.44 | £195 | £826.12 | 23.60% | £1,652.24 | 11.80% |
| Vienna | £130,480 | £26,096 | £104,384 | 2.07 | £531 | £1,943.51 | 27.32% | £3,887.02 | 13.66% |
| Bucharest | £35,831 | £7,166 | £28,665 | 5.65 | £199 | £685.04 | 29.05% | £1,370.08 | 14.52% |
| Birmingham | £238,686 | £47,737 | £190,949 | 2.91 | £1,050 | £2,280.78 | 46.04% | £4,561.56 | 23.02% |
| Dublin | £297,140 | £59,428 | £237,712 | 3.25 | £1,348 | £2,559.60 | 52.66% | £5,119.20 | 26.33% |
| Liverpool | £202,179 | £40,436 | £161,743 | 3.36 | £926 | £1,664.24 | 55.64% | £3,328.48 | 27.82% |
| Marseille | £311,907 | £62,381 | £249,526 | 1.73 | £1,230 | £2,091.48 | 58.81% | £4,182.96 | 29.41% |
| Budapest | £86,262 | £17,252 | £69,009 | 6.41 | £510 | £785.11 | 64.96% | £1,570.22 | 32.48% |
| Turin | £234,477 | £46,895 | £187,582 | 1.52 | £906 | £1,297.43 | 69.83% | £2,594.86 | 34.92% |
Source: NerdWallet
Madrid secures itself as the most affordable European city for a mortgage, with monthly payments costing a reasonable £355. Solo first-time buyers in Madrid could expect to be paying 22.50% of their monthly salary towards their mortgage, while a two-person household with two paychecks will pay 11.25% each.
Riga climbs the ranks to second place with a monthly mortgage payment costing a budget-friendly £195 a month. Those buying alone in Riga will be expected to pay 23.60% of their monthly wage, whilst a two-paycheck household will be contributing just 11.80% of their pay.
Vienna is named the third most affordable city to take out a mortgage on a house, costing a modest £531 a month. A single-person household in Vienna will spend 27.32% of their monthly wage on their mortgage, while a household with two paychecks will pay 13.66% each.
In the UK, Birmingham is the most affordable city to take out a mortgage, costing £1,050 a month. Those purchasing a house alone will be expected to pay out 46.04% of their monthly earnings or the cost split between two people will be 23.02%
Cheapest European cities for monthly broadband costs
With many companies making the move toward hybrid and remote working, broadband costs and speed have become an important consideration for many first-time buyers when choosing a location to put down roots (and set up their home office).
The European First-Time Buyer Report reveals which European destinations are leading the way for the cheapest monthly broadband costs:
| City | Country | Monthly Broadband Cost Per Household | Broadband Speed by Country (Mbps) | |
| 1 | Bucharest | Romania | £7.20 | 232.17 |
| 2 | Sofia | Bulgaria | £9.66 | 86.75 |
| 3 | Warsaw | Poland | £10.41 | 156.33 |
| 4 | Budapest | Hungary | £10.66 | 210.55 |
| 5 | Krakow | Poland | £11.50 | 156.33 |
| 6 | Riga | Latvia | £12.27 | 135.22 |
| 7 | Prague | Czech Republic | £16.54 | 48.37 |
| 8 | Belgrade | Serbia | £18.59 | 86.77 |
Irresistible! The most special Hungarian ice creams you should try
During the hot summer days, what else could we wish for than enjoying the sunshine with some unforgettable icy delicacies in our hands?! Do not worry if you cannot choose between the hundreds of flavours, as we have collected the most special ones that you should try when visiting Hungary this summer.
Ice cream of the year: „Szőke Zserbó” in Balatonfüred
Location: 4 Zákonyi Ferenc Str, Balatonfüred
The aim of the Hungarian Ice Cream of the Year competition is to promote traditional, high-quality artisanal ice cream, so that the Hungarian confectionery industry can offer its customers better and better quality ice cream, thus creating a demand for healthy and high-quality artisanal products. Along this principle, this year 74 ice creams competed for first place in four categories. The category of Confectioners, Artisanal Ice Cream Makers was open to artisanal ice creams made with natural base and by-products, and homemade toppings, pastes and decorations, following the traditional technological sequence – reported by Turizmus.com. The gold medal winner in this category in 2022 is „Szőke Zserbó” (Blonde Gerbaud) by Dobó Norbert, which also begged the Ice Cream of the Year award. It is available in Füredi Fagyizó, Balatonfüred.
In addition, confectioners could also create their specialties in the “free” category, with ice creams that cannot contain added sugar, gluten, lactose or milk protein. This year’s winner in this category is „Szilvás Fekete Tea” (Plum Black Tea) by Wilheim Dávid, available in Pingvin Ice Cream Shop and Confectionery, Balatonmáriafürdő. Based on the jury’s decision, both are worth tasting this summer.
Gelarto Rosa
Location: 3 Saint Stephen’s Square, Budapest 1051
Besides this year’s winners, you should also taste the specialties of Gelarto Rosa ice cream shop in Budapest. In the vicinity of St. Stephen’s Basilica, you can take part in a special summer experience while enjoying the irresistible rose ice creams, made exclusively from the finest imported and local ingredients – written on the confectionery’s website.
In addition to traditional flavours, ice cream roses are available in several exotic and mouthwatering flavours, including mango, lavender white chocolate, basil lemon, pistachio, walnut, wasabi hazelnut, or pumpkin. Furthermore, Gelarto Rosa offers ice cream specialities for vegan, lactose intolerant, diabetic, or diet-conscious customers as well.
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Cloud 9 Ice Cream Desserts
Location: 15 Arany János Street, Budapest 1051
Cloud 9’s ice cream desserts are served not in the traditional way of scoops but in a special eye-catching design with several delicious decorations on top. The name of the sweet icy delicacies is meaningful: “Cloud 9 is an English term for a happy, joyful, worriless life.” In addition to tasting the unforgettable flavours, you can also enjoy a special work of art.
Gluten-free ice creams are also available in such exciting combos as violet-blackcurrant-yoghurt, mango-passion-coconut, strawberry-pistachio, vanilla-chocolate, banana-coconut, and raspberry-lychee. Discover more specialties on the ice cream shop’s Facebook page.
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TOP5+1 interesting facts about the Hungarian language
As one of the world’s most melodic languages, Hungarian can surprise us in many ways. Do you know what is the most important unique characteristics of the language, how many people speak it worldwide and why we will speak Hungarian in heaven? Hereby, we reveal all the answers.
Among the world’s most difficult languages
Despite the fact that Hungarian has no similarity with any other languages, it is not the most difficult language in the world. Still, it is among the world leaders in terms of difficulty. According to some linguists, it is ranked among the TOP3, while other sources define it as the seventh most difficult language after Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Estonian, and Finnish.
Its most important characteristic
The Hungarian language – spoken by 13 million people worldwide – has a very high compression capability. This means that long sentences can be expressed only in a few words – reported by A Világ Titkai. By way of example, you can describe your feelings and emotions with simple words like Segíthetek? (=Can I help you?); Szeretlek (=I love you); or Hiányzol (=I miss you).
The unique meaning of the word ‘farmer’
In the Hungarian language, the word ’farmer’ has two meanings. Similarly to other English-speaking countries, it can refer to a person who owns or manages a farm. In addition, however, Hungarian is the only language in the world where the word ‘farmer’ is used for jeans as well. Therefore, do not get confused if a Hungarian tells you that “you look great in this farmer”. 😀
Read also: Hungarian slang you should know!
Double number of vowels
In the case of western languages, only seven vowels are used. However, in Hungarian, we can differentiate 14 vowels, both the short and the long versions. These are the followings: a-á, e-é, i-í, o-ó, ö-ő, u-ú, ü-ű.
The third most melodic language in the world
According to the Italian linguist, Giuseppe Mezzofanti (18th-19th century) – who wrote in 58 languages and spoke in 103 tongues – Hungarian is the third most melodic language in the world. It is only preceded by Italian and Greek in the TOP3 – reported by Magyarorszagom.
+1 Why we will speak Hungarian in heaven?
The complexity of the Hungarian language was included in a charming joke as well that was told by Pope Francis’ during his visit to Budapest last year. As Eduard Habsburg, German-Hungarian Catholic writer and ambassador of Hungary revealed, Pope Francis began his visit to Budapest with a kind joke, saying “Why will we speak Hungarian in heaven?” And the answer is: „Because it takes an eternity to learn it!”
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Football: Hungarians moved up three places in world rankings!
The Hungarian national team has improved three places to 37th in the International Football Federation (FIFA) world rankings. Brazil is still the leader of the rankings.
Compared to the last ranking, published at the end of March, the Hungarians were able to move up thanks to their victory over fifth-placed England as hosts and then guests in the June group stage of the Nations League, while they drew with Germany at the Puskás Arena, as 168.hu reports.
England retained their previous position, the Germans improved one place, while European champions Italy – who missed out on the World Cup – lost to Hungary and slipped back one place to seventh.
The only change in the podium was that the Argentinians, previously fourth, knocked the defending World Cup champions France down from third.
FIFA rankings right now:
- Brazil 1837,56 pont
- Belgium 1821,92
- Argentina 1770,65
- France 1764,85
- England 1737,46
- Spain 1716,93
- Italy 1713,86
- Netherlands 1679,41
- Portugal 1678,65
- Denmark 1665,47
- Germany 1658,96
- Mexico 1649,57
- Uruguay 1643,71
- USA 1635,01
- Croatia 1632,15
…37. Hungary 1486,76
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Which European countries are the friendliest to Jewish life? Hungary has an excellent rating
Italy and Hungary were among the friendliest countries overall to Jews, according to a new survey released Monday at the European Jewish Association (EJA) conference in Budapest, allisraelnews.com said.
The study, which found that Belgium and Poland were ranked the least friendly, was conducted in collaboration with the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR), under the scientific direction of Dr. Daniel Steietsky.
The countries where Jews in Europe feel most secure are Denmark and Hungary.
Hungary also ranked first with the lowest number of Jews experiencing anti-Semitic attacks, followed by Italy.
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Deputy PM: Relations between Jewish congregations and the Hungarian state are “perfectly organised”
Hungary is one of the safest countries in Europe — possibly even the safest — for Jews, deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén said on Monday.
Semjén told a conference of the European Jewish Association (EJA) in Budapest that Hungary maintained zero-tolerance against anti-Semitism, regardless of whether they are connected to the extreme right, extreme left, Jihadists or anti-Israeli sentiments.
Relations between Jewish congregations and the Hungarian state are “perfectly organised”, with all Jewish institutions, kindergartens, schools, hospitals, and social institutions receiving state financing, Semjén said.
The government has signed comprehensive agreements with Jewish congregations under the arrangements of which former properties seized by the state in the Communist era have been returned or, if the church did not want them returned, compensation has been paid, he added.
Semjén said that in Hungary anti-Israeli sentiments are viewed as a form of anti-Semitism, adding that the government represented this position both in Hungary and in European Union forums, where Israel can count on Hungary. “Hungary vetoes any measures that unfairly attack Israel,” he said.
Semjén also said that radical Islam, which he said was another type of anti-Semitism, was non-existent in Hungary.
Slomó Köves, the chief rabbi of the Unified Hungarian Jewish Congregation (EMIH), said that Hungary’s Jewish community was “living its Renaissance”, while community leaders faced various challenges. Apart from fighting against anti-Semitism and ensuring the security of the Jewish community, of paramount importance is generating interest in real Jewish life, he said.
EJA Chairman Menachem Margolin said that restrictions on the freedom of religion were among the greatest problems for Jewish communities in Europe. Many countries have banned or plan to ban such important ritual activities as Kosher slaughter and circumcision, he added.
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European Jewish Association honours Hungarian minister
The European Jewish Association (EJA) has awarded a prize to Interior Minister Sándor Pintér for improving public safety and his role in the fight against anti-Semitism, the Unified Hungarian Jewish Congregation (EMIH) said on Tuesday.
The award was presented by EJA President Rabbi Menachem Margolin, the statement said.
At his annual conference held in Budapest on Monday, EJA presented a comparative study indicating that Hungary was the second “friendliest” European state to Jews after Italy, based on surveys on the community’s sense of safety, as well as attitudes against anti-Semitism and the expression of anti-Israel sentiments.
EJA Director Alex Benjamin praised Pintér’s achievements and the efforts of the Hungarian government. Cooperation between law enforcement agencies and Jewish organisation has flourished on his watch, and the government maintains a zero-tolerance policy against anti-Semitism, he said.
Besides enshrining the protection of the dignity of communities in the Fundamental Law, the government has adopted a number of measures to protect minorities from hate speech and to educate law enforcement officers on hate crimes, the statement said.
Hungary ranks 3rd in Europe for ratio of homeowners
Hungary, with 91.3 percent, has the 3rd highest proportion of private home ownership in Europe, according to a survey published in Tuesday.
Owning an own home is a big step in anybody’s life but getting onto the property ladder seems to be getting increasingly hard, especially for first home buyers.
And while buying a home can be a challenge no matter where you live, the picture does vary quite drastically around the world.
They’ve taken a look at which European countries have the highest and lowest proportions of homeowners, as well as how this relates to the average property prices.
The ranks
With 96.1 percent, Romania ranks first, followed by Slovakia with 92.3 percent, the survey carried out by Compare the Market Australia found. Croatia shares third place with Hungary.
Germany, with 50.4 percent, has the lowest proportion of private home ownership.
Demand for private property is much higher in central Europe, while in western Europe there is generally more of a rental culture, the paper said.
Property and rental prices
Property prices per square meter in Hungary average 2,250 euros, putting it at the top of the region, while rental prices are also high, though Slovakia and Lithuania are ahead of Hungary in this regard.
Romania, Bulgaria, Latvia, Greece, Cyprus also have lower average prices per square meter than Hungary.
In Hungary a flat costs an average of 453 euros to rent, the survey says. Average rents in Romania, Bulgaria and Latvia are also lower than in Hungary.
Record-high rental prices in Budapest will continue to rise this summer. In the upcoming months, tenants will have to dig deep into their wallet if they want to rent an apartment in the Hungarian capital. Here are the details!
Hungarian product awarded Superior Taste Award!
The Hungarian activé FiberShake had an outstanding performance at this year’s International Taste Institute event in Brussels.
One of the food industry’s most prestigious awards, the International Taste Institute, similarly to the Michelin Guide, was launched to respond to the ever-increasing gastronomic standards of the field. While the Michelin stars are a hallmark of restaurant quality, the Superior Taste Award stars are a mark of excellence given to ready-to-eat food and drink. The jury of two hundred members holds a total of eighty-six Michelin stars – reported by the Hungarian news portal Player.
This year’s judging panel at the Brussels-based International Taste Institute consisted of chefs from several Michelin-starred restaurants, renowned sommeliers and Bocuse d’Or winners who decided on the most superior ready-to-eat food in 2022. The judges’ decision is based on five criteria and is made after a complex analysis.
This year, we can be particularly proud due to the fact that a Hungarian product has been chosen as the best in the field.
The winner of the 2022 Superior Taste Award is the Hungarian activé FiberShake.
The speciality of the ready-to-eat product is that it is made exclusively of natural ingredients. A single serving will fill you up for hours and provide you with a third of your daily fibre needs. The award-winning FibreShake is fast, healthy and delicious. It can be consumed with cold water, milk or milk substitutes. Within one minute, FiberShake turns into a thick, drinkable wonder – reported by the product’s official website.
The product can be consumed not only as a shake but also as a pudding. All you need to do is wait four minutes for the beneficial fibres to thicken into a delicious, creamy dessert. Currently, activé FiberShake is available in five flavours: chocolate-banana, peanut butter, caramel frappé, chocolate and vanilla.
The young entrepreneur who dreamed up activé FiberShake revealed that the product was created with the aim of offering customers a healthy and quick-to-make snack without compromising on taste. „The opinion of a jury of international experts confirmed that we had achieved our goal. Our consumers can now enjoy a delicious fiber-rich snack that supports healthy digestion” – said Bálint Vadász.
The composition of the winning product was also based on scientific findings. Compared to the daily recommended intake of at least 30 grams of dietary fibre, the average person consumes only a third to a half of this amount. This can lead to digestive issues and chronic metabolic diseases.
The activé FiberShake products, however, cover one-third of the minimum recommended daily fibre intake with a combination of two types of fibre. This supports the balance of the intestinal flora and contributes to maintaining good health.
The digestive benefits of activé FiberShake can be observed even in the short term.
This is not the first international grand prize for the Hungarian ready-to-eat food. In 2019, it won the Red Dot Design Award, while in 2021, it was chosen as the winner of the World Innovation Awards.
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In addition to Hungarian specialities, food lovers should now follow the latest Michelin Guide awards. This June, we will find out which are the best restaurants in Dubai. As the Hungarian news portal Roadster reports, the first Michelin Guide Dubai opens up a new perspective on the diversity, creativity and multiculturalism of the city, offering a wide range of international gastronomic specialties. We might get familar with some irresistible Hungarian flavours here as well.
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These nations are the unhappiest in the world, Hungarians included
Based on a freshly published survey, Hungary is ranked in third place among the unhappiest countries in the world. Numerically, only 14% of Hungarians consider themselves happy. But what is the reason behind that? And which country’s population has the highest life satisfaction? Let’s see the results!
The freshly published survey carried out by Ipsos measured people’s happiness in 30 countries. According to the survey, people around the world are most likely to describe their health, physical and mental well-being, family (partner/spouse and children) and sense of purpose as the sources of their “greatest happiness”. This list continues with pleasant living conditions, a sense of security, a sense of control, being in nature, working or doing meaningful work, and earning more money – reported the Hungarian news portal Pénzcentrum.
Based on the factors mentioned above, 67% of the 30 countries’ populations surveyed consider themselves happy. Most of them live in the Netherlands, where 86% of respondents said they were happy. They are followed by Australia (85%), China (83%), the United Kingdom (83%) and India (82%). In addition, the population of France, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Sweden and the United States are also listed among the happiest nations in the ranking.
Considering Hungary, the results are not that promising. Unfortunately,
Hungary has been ranked as the third unhappiest country in the international ranking.
This is due to the fact that only 51% of the population feel happy in their homeland, while 13% consider themselves distinctly unhappy. Following Hungary, the most depressed countries are Turkey (18%) and Argentina (14%). In the case of Hungarians, the wish to have children is above the global average while spending time in nature is also considered a vital source of happiness.
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Besides Ipsos, the happiness of Hungarians has been recently examined in other surveys. Based on the happiness survey carried out by Pénzcentrum,
Veszprém county around Lake Balaton is the happiest county in Hungary, followed by Pest and Vas counties.
The Hungarian capital is only 7th on the list. According to the respondents, another important aspect of the happiness survey is advancement in education (even up to Ph.D. level), getting married and having children.
The Ipsos survey has also revealed that, on a global average, happiness prevalence is higher today than in mid-2020, and even higher than in the months before the pandemic, in mid-2019.
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Hungarian university ranks on Times Higher Education list
Times Higher Education made a list called Young University Rankings.
Óbuda University (Óbudai Egyetem) has been also ranked on the list that gathers new universities, younger than 50 years old. In the top 350 new universities the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (Czech Republic), SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Poland), University of Split (Croatia) and University of Kragujevac (Serbia) were mentioned. – writes eduline.hu.
Óbuda University (Óbudai Egyetem) was ranked in the 301-350th places on the list.
Universities are ranked based on education, research, and international role. In the 2022 ranking, there are 539 universities in total. In the previous year, there were only 475 universities. In the previous year, Óbuda University did not make it to the list.
The table is based on the same 13 performance metrics as the World University Rankings global ranking, but the weighting has been modified.
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The World University Rankings in 2021 listed Óbuda University officially for the first time. In 2019, the international rankings unofficially placed the Hungarian university to places 2000-2100. Based on data from 2019-2020, the university got 1350th place in the ranking. In 2021 Times Higher Education put the university on the list, placing it at 1001-1200.
Last year Óbuda University was ranked the best Hungarian university in informatics.
The list is led by the University of Oxford. In Hungary, Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), Eötvös Loránd University, University of Debrecen and University of Szeged are also on the list. – writes bme.hu.
