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10 Reasons Why Hungarians Should Consider Buying a Property in the UK

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Ever wondered if you should consider buying a property in the UK? Here are reasons why it could be great…

The UK has, for some time, enjoyed a reputation as a melting pot of different nationalities, with numerous international communities established across Great Britain.

Despite Brexit restrictions, people around Europe are still keen to seek a better life elsewhere, or simply looking to invest. Investing in property in the UK, is a sure way to invest money and make a profit.

If you’re looking to purchase property in the UK, to create a new home and investment, it’s best to speak to a international conveyancing solicitor. You’ll need all the help and guidance possible to make the transition and move smooth for you and your family.

So, why should Hungarians consider the move to the UK? Let’s delve into detail…

Is the UK a Popular Choice for Hungarians?

One such community is that of people from Hungary. In 2020, it was estimated that there were around 220,000 Hungarian nationals resident in the UK.

A landlocked country in Central Europe, Hungary is known for its mineral spas and its medieval and neoclassic architecture. Its capital, Budapest, which is bisected by the Danube River, is home to 1.756 million people and is a popular destination for tourists.

In parts of rural Hungary, a home can be bought for as little as £10,000 and, in fact, the home ownership rate in Hungary tends to swing between 85% and 92% so why then would a Hungarian person choose to buy property in the UK?

10 Reasons Why Hungarians Are Considering Buying Property in the UK

  1. Employment Possibilities

In the UK, particularly in large cities like London, employment is widely available, even for those without any formal qualifications.

While employment levels in cities like Budapest are fairly strong, the decline in agriculture in Hungary means that many people in rural areas struggle to find work. Of course, if they don’t have work, they are not able to buy property.

  1. Pay Less Tax

As with other nationalities, many Hungarian people are limited to low paying work. When a Hungarian person is working in his or her home country, they will be subject to a flat income tax rate of 15%, regardless of how much – or how little – they are earning.

In the UK, on the other hand, income tax is not charged on salaries on or below £12,570. For a Hungarian person living in the UK, this means that they get to keep more of their salary and are, therefore, in a better position to buy property.

In some areas of the UK, property can be bought fairly cheaply. For example, in Middlesborough, the average price of a property is just £54,978.

  1. More Available Options for Childrens Education

 

A significantly high number of pupils leave school early in Hungary, often without any qualifications. For those who do finish school , who wish to go onto university, this is not always possible as Hungarian universities charge up to £5000 per year in tuition fees.

As well as UK education being superior to that of Hungary, fees are usually not charged. For this reason, many Hungarian people choose to relocate to the UK for their children’s education stand a higher chance of being accepted into their chosen school, within their catchment area if they own property.

  1. Financial Housing Schemes

In some instances, a Hungarian national may qualify to apply for the UK Help To Buy scheme. This is a government initiative open to first time buyers which offers an equity loan of 20%.

This helps UK homebuyers to get onto the property ladder as they need only to raise a 5% deposit and make payments on a 75% mortgage. For Hungarian people on a low income, this offers the opportunity to own their own home, something which may not be possible for them in Hungary.

  1. Shared Ownership Scheme for Home Owners

Another UK government scheme which may be open to some Hungarian nationals is that of Shared Ownership. Under this scheme, people on low incomes are able to take that first step onto the property ladder by purchasing part of a property and then paying rent on the rest.

As the homeowner’s finances grow, they are able to purchase more chunks of the property. In order to qualify for this scheme, applicants must hold at least £4000 in savings, have a household income of less than £80,000 and must be unable to purchase a home in the traditional way.

For Hungarian people living in the UK, this scheme offers a unique opportunity for home ownership which may otherwise be prohibitive due to their income.

  1. Solid Investments on Property

The UK has almost always enjoyed a healthy housing market and despite the pandemic, the various political events of recent times, experts forecast a further rise in house prices of around 21% in the next five years. Which means that UK property remains a solid investment for buyers.

  1. Great Landlord Opportunities

The UK population continues to rise rapidly. In recent years, we’ve seen a trend in people, particularly young professionals, choosing to rent long term rather than purchasing property.

For those looking to buy UK property right now, this presents a great opportunity to secure rental income for the foreseeable future.

  1. Home Ownership Increases Chances of UK Citizenship

While owning a property in the UK does not guarantee citizenship, it can help. When a person applies for permanent residency in the UK, the government will look at a number of factors including employment, finances and the person’s living situation.

  1. Better Quality in Housing

There are many stringent rules regarding property in the UK and these are designed to protect buyers from purchasing property which is unsafe or not fit for purpose.

Unfortunately, property in Hungary is not subject to the same kinds of rigid rules. This means that often, buyers will purchase property, which is old, structurally unsafe and sometimes even, still affected by bomb damage.

  1. Stability

In 2022, Hungary continues to experience political unrest with attacks on healthcare and inclusivity. This kind of unrest means a constant sense of unease for residents, including homeowners.

By contrast, although there is always political wrangling in the UK, it does not experience the drastic highs and lows which can adversely affect its residents on a regular basis.

Weigh up the pros and cons before making a decision…

On the surface, Hungary appears to be a good place to buy property, with prices remaining extremely low in some parts of the country. Hungary also enjoys a low cost of living compared to many countries within Europe.

Unfortunately, while there are benefits to life and property ownership in the country, there are also a number of disadvantages including political unrest, substandard housing and a lack of inclusivity for residents.

The UK, on the other hand, has always enjoyed a strong housing market and, despite people in the larger cities struggling to get onto the housing ladder, home ownership in the UK is holding steady at around 65% of households.

Schemes such as Help to Buy and Shared Ownership mean that more and more UK residents have a chance to own their own home – in many cases, brand new, modern homes which makes the market extremely attractive to Hungarian buyers.

Standard of living factors also come into play with the UK offering access to fairly paid employment and high-quality education. Finally, the growing rental market in the UK means that purchasing property here can be a great investment for either a passive income or for retirement.

Please be advised that this article is for general informational purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for advice from a trained property professional. Be sure to consult a property professional or solicitor if you’re seeking advice about buying a property in the UK. We are not liable for risks or issues associated with using or acting upon the information on this site.

President Novák greets Elizabeth II on Platinum Jubilee – VIDEO

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President Katalin Novák on Thursday greeted Elizabeth II in a video message on her Platinum Jubilee, the 70th anniversary of her ascension to the throne.

In a video also uploaded to her Facebook page, Novák said: “Your Majesty took the throne when Hungary was going through some of the darkest years of her history.”

Novák said that during her reign,

the Queen “witnessed our fight for freedom” against Communist rule, and saw the final collapse of the Iron Curtain.

Referring to the Queen’s visit to Hungary in 1993, Novák said Hungary had since “become a country we can all be proud of”.

The president said Hungary deeply respected the British Monarchy and its political stability. Novák also noted the prominent role of women in British affairs of state throughout history, and said she was sure many would continue that tradition in the future too.

“I would like to warmly and respectfully congratulate Your Majesty on your Platinum Jubilee, not only as President of Hungary, but also as a woman and the mother of three children.

To be there for the nation, to be there for the family — God bless the Queen, the woman, the mother and God bless Hungary,” she said.

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Train or plane? Travel from Budapest to London!

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In the age of air travel, we might forget just how harmful planes are to the environment. Trains, on the other hand, can spare our planet from climate chaos. Let’s say you want to travel to London from Budapest by railway: would that be feasible? Our article below will reveal the truths behind this railway adventure.

An article by CNA Luxury shed light on the possibility of train travel between the cities of London and Budapest. In the article Henry Mance, the writer details his experiences travelling by train between the two cities. With some personal reflections and a couple of scenic stops along the way, Mance arrives at his conclusion. He states that, although his trip by train was much more enjoyable, it was not worth the time or money.

However, while air travel is a cheaper option, the harmful gas emissions of such means of transportation can not go overlooked. Let us examine the topic further. 

Pros and cons of both forms of travel

Train travel has some endearing facets to it. In spite of the long twenty-hour duration, there are some considerable upsides as well. The journey itself can become a part of your next vacation. Marvelling at the trans-European landscape, we can get a stronger sense of unity between the lands. All the stress of air travel is gone. Say goodbye to worrying about making it to your terminal on time, long security checks, and crowded planes.

Although these all sound like fine tradeoffs, train passengers pay the price. Your journey from Budapest to London could cost over EUR 587 (HUF 233,000F).

In the case of air transportation, the negatives might outweigh the positives. As mentioned above, security checks and boarding stress are just the first of many cons. Cramped economy flights, poor quality meals, and delays in departure and arrival are a few more. The list goes on: luggage collection, passports, and the travel time to and from airports. These are all reasons not to hop on a plane. On the other hand, there are some big advantages: timeliness and price. If you fly by Ryanair, you would have to pay around EUR 40 (HUF 16,000Ft) for a ticket. You will make it to London in under three hours as well.

But is it worth the 243 kilos of carbon dioxide released into the air?

Plan your trip

Let us now plan our train trip from the city of Budapest to London. Mark Smith’s website will be of great help in planning our voyage.

  • Setting off towards Vienna from Keleti pályaudvar by railjet, we board our train on Tuesday, at 3:40 pm.
  • From Vienna, we must make the lengthy transfer to Brussels. Nightjet sleeper trains leave from Vienna Hbf at 8:13 pm and arrive in Brussels at 9:52 am the next day.
  • To arrive at London St Pancras, we board the Eurostar leaving at 12:56 pm. By 1:57 pm we arrive in the UK.

Takeaways

In conclusion, the choice of travelling by either train or plane is a personal one. Nothing beats the adventure (even if it takes about a day) of a transcontinental journey, which is also easy on the environment. If you must make it to London in a hurry, you are better off booking a flight. While the irreversible damage to our planet is a major downside, you will surely make it to your destination on time.

Kovács to BBC: EU decision on oil embargo a win for common sense

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The decision made by European leaders on the EU embargo of Russian oil is a victory for common sense, Zoltán Kovács, the state secretary for international communication and relations, told BBC Radio 4 late on Tuesday.

Hungary is not blocking further sanctions against Russia, but any that are imposed will have to be based on common sense and the recognition that there are limits to what can be done when it comes to sanctions on energy, Kovács said. This doesn’t just apply to Hungary, but several other European Union member states as well, he added.

Landlocked EU countries like Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic depend heavily on Russian energy supply and are simply not in a position to impose immediate sanctions,

Kovács said.

He said the “golden rule” was that Europe should not impose sanctions that hurt it more than they would hurt Russia.

No one can ask Hungary to approve sanctions that would ruin its economy and Hungarian households, the state secretary said.

Put to him that Russian oil deliveries would not have been cut off overnight and that countries would have been given time to secure alternative energy supplies, Kovács said Hungary had made it clear that such a changeover could not even have been implemented over the next four to five years, let alone by the end of this year.

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Hungarians stunned Britain’s Got Talent judges! – VIDEO

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Hungarians are well known for their ability to put on a good show. This is partly due to their exceptional artistic abilities and talents. No wonder that this year, in 2022, a young group of Hungarian performers managed to enamour the judging panel of Britain’s Got Talent! Read on to find out more about their spectacular performance!

The troupe

The shadow theatre group “Attraction Juniors” had the chance to perform in the 2022 Britain’s Got Talent TV show. The judging panel consists of Simon Cowell, David Williams, Alesha Dixon, and Amanda Holden. The star-studded panel was shocked to learn that “Attraction Juniors” is the up-and-coming junior division of the 2013 BGT winners, “Attraction.” Metro reports that Amanda Holden let out a huge gasp upon seeing the performers. It was not only Holden who was shocked but the audience as well. The juniors quickly got the crowd fired up.

Simon Cowell said – “The Attraction Juniors… That is amazing.” – upon laying eyes on the performers. 

The leader of the Attraction Juniors troupe, Martin shared some interesting fun facts with the viewers. His father, Zoltán Szűcs, was waiting backstage. Zoltán Szűcs was indeed the leader of the 2013 winning performance, Attraction. Szűcs was reportedly quite nervous, hoping that the junior troupe would be able to impress the judging panel. Martin also adds – “My father created Attraction, the one who performed here years ago, in 2013. I can say that I learned from the best. My father taught me everything I know. ” reports Digital Spy.

Simon Cowell jokingly asked whether Attraction Juniors was better than the previous team. Martin’s response was: “Yes, we are better.”

Silhouette performers

The group performed an all-out number about the dangers of bullying, quite an important message these days. An increasing number of young people become victims of bullying. Amanda Holden was in tears by the end of the performance. Cowell made an interesting remark, likening the juniors to the Von Trapp family from the movie The Sound of Music. The troupe was making shapes and silhouettes with their bodies. Their spectacular finish was a great statement.

The message “Be Kind” was spelt out by the performers using only their bodies’ shadows.

Camps, study visits for Hungarians living in W Europe to continue!

The Hungarian government will continue its cooperation with Hungarian organisations in western Europe in 2022, dedicated as the Year of Acting Nation, the state secretary in charge of policies for Hungarian communities abroad in the Prime Minister’s Office said in Basel on Saturday.

Árpád János Potápi told MTI by phone that he had addressed the general assembly of the Western European Association of Hungarian Country Organisations (NYEOMSZSZ), an umbrella organisation with 17 members.

Potápi thanked the leaders of Hungarian organisations in the Carpathian Basin and elsewhere in the world for their active work in encouraging voters to cast their ballots in Hungary’s April 3 parliamentary election. “As a result, a record number of 318,083 Hungarians voted by mail, 50,000 more than in the previous ballot in 2018,” he said. Potápi welcomed that

close to 94 percent of them supported “the continuation of the Fidesz-Christian Democrat ruling alliance’s nation building policy”.

The state secretary noted that after the coronavirus pandemic, the government could re-launch its children and youth programmes this year.

The Kőrösi Csoma Sándor programme sending young Hungarians to teach diaspora communities around the world is scheduled start on June 15, Potápi said, noting that since its launch in 2013, the scheme has involved 661 grantees teaching in 29 countries.

Potápi said the scheme of weekend Hungarian schools will also be re-launched and camps and study visits to the Carpathian Basin for young Hungarians will again be organised.

The state secretary welcomed the establishment of the Hungarian Youth Council of Europe (EMIT), an umbrella organisation of young Hungarians in Europe.

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Orbán & Johnson discussed the situation in Ukraine

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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday talked to his British counterpart Boris Johnson on the phone, and discussed the “worrisome” situation in Ukraine, the PM’s press chief has said.

Orbán said while Hungary was as ready as it always has been to take part in the European Union’s anti-war efforts, it will not risk its energy security, Bertalan Havasi said. Before tabling energy sanctions of any type, the worries of EU member states will have to be addressed, Havasi said.

Orbán and Johnson agreed to remain in close contact,

he said.

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Source: MTI

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Wizz Air scandal! A massive fight broke out on the plane – VIDEO

Wizzair fight

The cabin crew of the Hungarian low-cost airline had an extremely messy situation to sort out last week on the Gatwick-Crete flight. A group of rowdy Brits were drinking vodka, smoking and threatening other passengers on board. The unprecedented incident ended in a fight, during which the drunk passengers even hit the pilot. Read on for more details on the latest Wizz Air scandal!

According to the witnesses, the British passengers who started the fight were in their thirties and already drunk when they boarded the plane at Gatwick. On the flight to Crete, they even had another litre of vodka, making the situation even worse. In spite of the strict ban, the young British citizens were smoking on board and insulting other passengers during the journey. Meanwhile, they even made videos about their outrageous behaviour.

However, it was only at the point of landing that things got out of control. The drunk gang went wild when they were told that the Greek police were on their way to arrest them. They started a fight and beat those who tried to interfere, including the pilot – reported by Okosutas.hu.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDK1IR5dUA4

After the police arrived and escorted the hooligans away, all passengers and staff had to stay for questioning. Those waiting for their return flight only saw the delays increase, and eventually, the flight’s departure time had to be pushed back by 12 and then 24 hours.

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According to experts, the Hungarian airline cannot be blamed for the consequences of the incident, including the long delay. However, it is questionable why the passengers, who were visibly intoxicated, were allowed on board and why they were served alcohol by the crew.

Last week, the Hungarian airline had to take responsibility for another unfortunate case. One of Wizz Air’s Paris-Budapest flights was canceled due to bad weather conditions. As a result of the unexpected storm, roughly 200 passengers were stranded at Paris-Orly Airport – reported 24.hu. In addition to the possibility of refunding or rebooking the ticket, the Hungarian airline also offered to cover the accommodation expenses of the victims or give a EUR 250 compensation. The passengers had to pick the most convenient option for them.

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The tragic love story of Prince William and Hungarian model Zsuszi Starkloff

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This is the untold story of a forbidden royal romance between Prince William and Hungarian model Zsuzsi Starkloff. A love affair that caused panic in the royal family and was vetoed by the Queen herself, an affair that was destined to end in tragedy. 

Prince William – the playboy prince

Born in 1941, Prince William of Gloucester was the grandson of King George V and the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II whose wedding he attended as a pageboy carrying the train of her dress down the aisle. At that time, he was fourth in line to the British throne, however, he had other aspirations than becoming a royal heir. He was known as the playboy prince who started rebelling against royal protocol at an early age. He could not bare the weight of the expectations that rested on his shoulders due to his noble origin. Prince William’s devil-may-care lifestyle earned him a reputation in the tabloids; he was flying a Piper aircraft, trekking through the Sahara and dating models his family did not approve of. Prince William’s dashing good looks could get him anyone he desired – but the woman he set his heart on, eventually, turned out to be the one he could not get. 

The tragic love story of Prince William and Hungarian model Zsuszi Starkloff
Source: The Guild of British Royalty Facebook Group

The adventurous Hungarian beauty

The Hungarian femme fatale was born in 1936 in Budapest under the name Zsuszi Lehel. She married young and had a daughter with her first husband, Tibor Serfőző. When the ‘56 revolution broke out, the couple first fled to Austria, and then they continued their journey to the United States. However, their marriage did not survive all the struggles. Zsuszi met his second husband, Malcolm Edward Starkloff an airline pilot while working as a stewardess in Tokyo, but this marriage also ended in divorce. As a single mother to support her child, Zsuzsi eventually turned to modelling. Her western beauty was much in demand in the Japanese capital, she soon became the face of the beauty giant, Revlon. Even the famous actor Sean Connery laid eyes on the Hungarian beauty when he was visiting Tokyo for a movie set.

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The first encounter in Tokyo

One of the 20th-century grandest love stories began in Tokyo where the prince first set eyes on the glamorous, two-time divorcée Zsuzsi Starkloff. Prince William arrived in Japan in September 1968 as a newly appointed diplomat at the British Embassy, a civilian job he chose to take on to avoid the British press. Prince William with his movie-star looks made an instant impact on the party set among Tokyo’s ex-pat community, a Western elite that also included Zsuszi. The Hungarian model was eager to meet the newly arrived British diplomat. She sent a special invitation to the prince to attend the next ex-pat ceremony, which she signed as Cinderella. The plan worked. William was either way known for having a taste for elder women, and the Hungarian beauty who dressed as an Indian princess at the masquerade ball instantly mesmerized him. Little did the British prince know that time that his whole life was about to turn upside down.

The frowned-upon royal romance

Shortly after arriving in Japan, Prince William struck up a passionate relationship with the Hungarian model. Far away from home and the attention of the British royal family, their affair blossomed faster than either of them imagined. They ended up renting a waterside home by the Pacific Ocean; it was their private love nest where they were not bothered by the photographers. As both of them had an adventurous nature, they shared many exciting hobbies like, for example, scuba diving. However, it was not long before the news about Prince William and Zsuzsi Starkloff’s affair traveled to England. On the excuse of the 1969 British Week, Buckingham Palace sent Princess Margaret over to Tokyo to convince the prince to put an end to his scandalous relationship with the Hungarian divorcee and look elsewhere for a wife.  

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The tragic end of the love affair

According to a centuries-old royal decree, the royal marriages act of 1772, those who are in succession to the throne have to ask permission from the British sovereign to approve their marriage, otherwise, it could be declared null and void. William’s intention to wed the Hungarian divorcée was greeted with great horror by the royal family. They had labelled Zsuszi as the next Mrs Simpson, an American socialite and divorcée whose affair with Edward VIII triggered the Abdication Crisis in 1938. Apart from her marital status, the Hungarian model was also older than the prince and of Jewish origin. The royals finally managed to claim back their errant prince by ordering him to take over his father’s estate at Northamptonshire. The unhappy prince decided that duty came first and returned to England but he kept sending telegraphs to Zsuzsi to meet up in New York City. However, the reunion never took place. On 28 August 1972, at the age of 30, Prince William suffered a fatal crash during an air race.

“He died wearing my ring. And I still think about him every day!”

recalled Zsuzsi Starkloff in an exclusive interview. The glamorous Hungarian beauty, who could have married into the British royal family, lived until age 83 in a secluded mountain-top town in Colorado, thousands of miles away from the House of Windsor which caused her downfall. She died in 2002, after a long battle with cancer.

To learn about the tragic love affair in more detail, watch this fascinating documentary below!

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Orbán, Bolsonaro, Farage addressed US conservative conf in Budapest

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Former Republican senator Rick Santorum, British politician Nigel Farage, and Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, in their addresses to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Budapest on Thursday, emphasised their faith in God and their values based on patriotism and the family.

Santorum said people today were focused on their own pleasures and considered marriage and having children things that limited their freedom. He voiced agreement with Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s view that faith should be treated as a priority.

He congratulated Hungary on its support for families and the church by having the courage to speak the truth.

In a video message to the conference, Nigel Farage, former leader of the UK Independence Party, praised Hungary’s achievements.

“We all want to

work together as sovereign states,”

he said. “We’ll have different views on things. We’ll have different views, perhaps, about Russia, about oil,” he added. “But, we have common values. We believe in the integrity of our societies. We believe in the Judeo-Christian culture that underpins literally everything that Western civilisation represents, and we know we’re fighting a war against those who want to destroy everything. And it’s those things that bring us together in unity.”

Eduardo Bolsonaro, a member of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies, said in a video message that CPAC Hungary was the right place for conservatives to discuss what they wanted to accomplish. Bolsonaro said that “very sadly”,

conservatives were only in power in Hungary, Brazil “and some other few countries”.

This, he said, showed that the “lies” of the left were working. “Because if we have the opportunity to say the truth, we will win all the debates and we will bring liberty to all of the countries,” he said.

Furthermore, state secretary for international communications and relations Zoltán Kovács, former Czech President and Prime Minister Vaclav Klaus and, in a video message, member of the US House of Representatives Mike Waltz addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Budapest on Thursday.

Kovács said reality was the most important ally for conservatives. “Our social policies, political preparatory work, political decision making and implementation rely on reality, the assessment of reality and its resonance with society,” he added. The “unprecedented”

two-thirds victory at the election this spring has proven that the path chosen and the realisations made could be instructional.

Klaus said Hungary’s example had proven that victory was possible with conservative politics, which he described as “inspiring”. He said it was important to protect the “fragile West” from internal intellectual enemies and the war in Ukraine has again proven that all military conflicts result in the oppression of freedom and the spread of propaganda.

Waltz said in a video message that more people had died in the world as a result of Communist regimes than in the name of any other ideology. Despite this, more than 30 percent of young Americans have a favourable opinion of Communism, he said. They have no idea that Communist regimes have destroyed the lives of hundreds of millions, he added.

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Hungarian poet receives a plaque in Wales

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The famous Hungarian writer and poet, János Arany, received a plaque in the Welsh town of Montgomery. The town of Montgomery was featured in Arany’s ballad, “The Welsh Bards”, and the people of Montgomery have returned the favour with this gesture.

Plaque to János Arany

The works of the Hungarian writer and poet, János Arany, are known in many countries. One of Arany’s most famous poems, “The Welsh Bards”, mentions the town of Montgomery.

The municipality has now unveiled a plaque in honour of Arany.

The unveiling was attended by Ferenc Kumin, Hungary’s Ambassador to London, and Jill Kibble, the Mayor of Montgomery. The plaque bears an inscription in Hungarian, English, and Welsh. The plaque includes some information on János Arany and his famous ballad.

In the ballad, János Arany describes the heroism of a small Welsh town, which, in 1277, at the feast of Montgomery, stood up to the English King Edward I of Wales with unswerving courage. The plaque draws a parallel between Welsh and Hungarian history.

Arany’s poem pays tribute to the Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence of 1848-49.

For example, the courage of civilians can be found in both Hungarian and Welsh history.

A historic moment in Hungarian-Welsh relations

Bálint Brunner is one of the founders of the Welsh-Hungarian cultural initiative Magyar Cymru. Brunner pointed out that this was the first time in the 165-year history of the Welsh bards that the Welsh and the Hungarian public commemorated the poet’s work in this way, hang.hu reports.

This is a historic moment in Hungarian-Welsh cultural relations.

Brunner also announced that 14 May will now be Welsh-Hungarian Friendship Day every year. The small Welsh town with 1,300 inhabitants was decorated with Hungarian flags on the occasion of the inauguration ceremony, hvg.hu.

After the unveiling of the plaque, the Hungarian and Welsh anthems were sung, followed by a recitation of “The Welsh Bards”.

The local brewery also produced a special bottled beer for the event. The logo of this beer bears the portrait of János Arany. The event, which lasted until Saturday night, had a wide range of activities. There was a performance by the Bristol Hungarian folk dance group and a video message from János Arany’s hometown of Nagyszalonta. A concert of Welsh and Hungarian music was held in the local St. Michael’s Church.

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Ewan McGregor wears a piece from a Hungarian fashion brand

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After having earned a celebrity fan base, the Nanushka fashion label has now also got Ewan McGregor hooked with its bedazzled creations. The Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy-winning Scottish actor has been recently spotted sporting a piece from the famous Hungarian clothing brand at the Obi-Wan Kenobi launch event in London.

What is Nanushka?

Nanushka is a Budapest-based women’s and menswear brand that was founded in 2006 by Szandra Sándor who also designs accessories. She presented her first collection to the Hungarian public in 2006 which instantly got her the Young Fashion Designer of the Year award.

Nanushka has grown into a world-renowned luxury clothing brand, the only Central and Eastern European fashion label with a store overseas, in New York City. Their creations are currently distributed in 40 countries.

Beginnings and numbers

Szandra Sándor studied fashion in England, at the London College of Fashion which is considered one of the top three educational establishments for such courses in the world. Unlike most young people, she decided not to join a big company as an intern, instead, she returned home and created her own brand – thus, Nanushka was born, as bet.hu writes.

Today, 97% of the company’s revenue comes from abroad, including 35% from the United States. As we can read in the article of bet.hu, 70% of production takes place in Hungary, and the company operates with about 140 employees.

Nanushka has seen a twenty-fold increase in revenue within just three years. 

Nanushka launches 45,000 new creations each season. Their clothing materials are chosen for their low-impact credentials, while the craftsmanship and handmade techniques are defined by a unique blend of traditional and contemporary culture.

Hollywood stars in Nanushka

Nanushka has been worn by many well-known stars: Margot Robbie, Emily Blunt, Kendall Jenner, Billie Eilish, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lawrence and Alicia Keys. Now, Ewan McGregor, the Scottish actor has given the brand a try – and he absolutely rocks the style.

The actor appeared at the Obi-Wan Kenobi UK launch event in a Nanushka piece, as Bors reports. With Ewan McGregor set to reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi after more than 15 years in the series named after the character, all eyes were on him and his Nanushka long-sleeve t-shirt.

Below, you can see some photos of McGregor wearing a Nanushka creation.

 

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This is how 10,000 Ukrainian refugees can fly to the UK for free

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The Hungarian low cost airline Wizz Air has allocated 10,000 free tickets for Ukrainian refugees who plan to fly from Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia to the UK to participate in the British government’s Homes for Ukraine visa program.

According to the press service of the airline, this initiative is being implemented in cooperation with the non-profit organizations Choose Love, The Shapiro Foundation, The Steve Morgan Foundation and USPUK.

The program starts on May 14, and the travel period for these tickets will last until June 15, 2022.

“As of May 5, the UK government has issued more than 95,000 visas to Ukrainians under this program. More than 37,000 Ukrainians have already arrived in the UK, and this new initiative will allow the UK to receive even more Ukrainian families in the coming weeks,”

the airline says.

Free Wizz Air tickets are available on 61 routes that the airline operates from Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia to the UK. They include one piece of hand luggage and one piece of checked baggage (up to 32 kg) for each passenger.

You can book a free ticket here: https://wizzair.com/#/rescue.

Choose Love also launched an official website (https://donate.chooselove.org/campaigns/donate-make-free-travel-available-ukrainian-refugees/) where donors (in Europe and the UK) can make donations and this way increase the number of free tickets, as well as to support Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK.

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Budapest attractions whose twins you can find abroad – PHOTOS

As one of the world’s most beautiful cities, the picturesque Hungarian capital is home to several must-see attractions. But did you know that some of them have twins abroad? Check them out below!

Chain Bridge in England

Although it cannot compare to the beauty of the Budapest version, the twin of the Chain Bridge can be found elsewhere in Europe. The suspension bridge beautifies the skyline of the small town of Marlow. The landmark bears a striking resemblance to the Hungarian version and for good reason,

as both versions were designed by the same architect, William T. Clark.

The original components of the Chain Bridge were actually made in England and then transported to Budapest to be assembled. Another similarity is that both bridges cross the respective country’s iconic river. The Budapest one is over the Danube while the English one is over the Thames, reported Magyarorszagom.

Photos: Pixabay (above), Youtube/SoundsandImages (below)

Considering their size, the English version is much smaller. The Hungarian Chain Bridge, which is the oldest permanent bridge on the Hungarian stretch of the Danube, is 375 metres long, while the one in England is “only” 72 metres.

Heroes’ Square in China

At first sight, the Chinese replica of the Budapest Heroes’ Square looks pretty much the same. The strangest thing about the square was that it was placed there almost in secret, with no permission or information requested from any official Hungarian authority. Global Paradise, built 23 kilometres from Shanghai, has some of the world’s most famous buildings and attractions in China. The landmarks were built to an exact replica, 90 per cent scale. As Érdekes Világ reports, Heroes’ Square is located next to the Brandenburg Gate, opposite an amphitheatre.

Photos: Wikimedia Commons (above), Youtube/Hártó László

Global Paradise has been one of China’s most important investments, and it was inaugurated in 1996. However, it has not been as successful as planned, in terms of tourism. Perhaps because of its location, perhaps because of the high entrance fees, it went bankrupt 1.5 years later. Nowadays, locals graze their animals here, among replicas of the world-famous buildings.

Hungarian Parliament building in Romania

If you would like to check every tiny detail of an architectural masterpiece, then you do not need to go further than Romania. Here you can find the miniature of the Hungarian Parliament whose construction took six months for the creator, Imre Mezei.

Photos: Pixabay (above), Facebook/Imre Mezei (below)

The Transylvanian carpenter and mason created the special model from metal, using his own traditional tools. The elaborate work aims to capture every detail of Budapest’s iconic building, including the nearly seven hundred small windows and the special roof system. The unique work of art has become a tourist attraction in Gyergyószék, Romania, reported 24.hu.

Castle of Vajdahunyad in Romania

Few may know that the fascinating castle complex in Budapest’s City Park is a replica. The original castle of Vajdahunyad is the most impressive and spectacular Medieval castle in Transylvania and the most famous tourist attraction in the region.

The impressive Gothic castle is also called “the king of castles” by Hungarian novelists.

Photos: Wikimedia Commons (above), Pixabay (below)

It preserves and proclaims the memory of six centuries of history, not only of the Hunyadi family but also of Transylvanian princes and families. This castle served as a model for the well-known Vajdahunyad Castle, built in the City Park as part of the 1896 Millennium celebrations, reported Kirándulás tippek.

Budapest in America

Did you know that the Hungarian capital has a twin city in America. The settlement that consists of seven buildings is located in Georgia and was founded by Hungarian immigrants in the late 1880s. They came at the invitation of Ralph L. Spencer, a Connecticut-born gentleman. His plan was to establish vineyards in the hills of Haralson County, seeking European immigrants with some knowledge of winemaking. The Hungarian community came from Pennsylvania where they worked in mines. Spencer’s offer was irresistible: in exchange for winemaking, they could work in an industry that reminded them of their homeland, and they would get land. By the turn of the century, some 200 families had moved to the area and named their largest settlement Budapest in homage to the Hungarian capital.

Photo: www.facebook.com/spiceofeurope/

According to Wikipédia, the decline of the once Hungarian-inhabited settlement was ultimately caused by the fact that the local people have a lot of prejudice against Hungarians regarding their way of life and their lack of English knowledge. In 1908, wine production began to decline due to the Prohibition Act in Georgia. The Hungarians, having lost their livelihoods, moved back north and continued to work in mines.

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After Travel+Leisure, another travel magazine mentioned Budapest in a highly positive light. The Hungarian capital has made it to Condé Nast Traveller’s list of the most beautiful and luxurious new hotels.

Condé Nast Traveller

At the beginning of January, a New York-based travel magazine, Travel+Leisure, included Budapest in its article titled “The 50 Best Places to Travel to in 2022”. Now, another travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveller, gave Budapest an honorary title: it featured the capital in a list that enumerates the most luxurious new hotels all around the world.

As we can read in Travelo’s article, every year, Condé Nast Traveller, the London-based luxury travel magazine, compiles a list of the best and most luxurious newly opened hotels. For the latest, 26th edition, 96 hotels were included in the list – and one of them is the Hungarian capital.

This year’s list was an unusual one: restaurants, culture, transport, and other aspects were taken into account in the analysis to find the top seven destinations for affluent travellers in 2022.

The list contains 7 destinations, one of which is Budapest. The “sophisticated” city, according to the magazine, has the feel of the Belle Époque, i.e., the turn of the 20th century.

Sightseeing

The author mentions the Buda Castle, the Hungarian National Gallery, the Opera House, and the hotel which helped Budapest make it to the list: the Matild Palace. The Palace includes a luxury hotel, a Michelin-star restaurant, a cabaret, and a sky bar with a breath-taking view of the city.

“The nickname Paris of the East has never resonated more,”

said the writer of the article.

Apart from the aforementioned attractions, we wholeheartedly recommend you to check out the following places in Budapest:

  • Parliament building
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The building of the Parliament is one of the largest buildings in the country. As The Crazy Tourist writes, there are tours of certain areas of the building that are available daily and in different languages.

  • Heroes’ Square
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Heroes’ Square is the largest square in Budapest in district XIV, and in a narrower sense, it marks the Millennium Monument. Heroes’ Square, together with Andrássy Avenue in front of it, is a World Heritage Site.

  • Margaret Island
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Apart from two hotels, restaurants, sports and bathing facilities, the open-air stage, and the Margaret Island water tower, there are no buildings on the island. This is due to the fact that the whole island is in fact a huge park, with medieval sacral architecture, sculptural alleys, small ponds, a fountain, and a zoo.

  • House of Terror Museum
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The House of Terror Museum is a museum dedicated to the victims of 20th-century dictatorships, located at 60 Andrássy Avenue in Budapest. The museum contains exhibitions on the Fascist and Communist regimes in Hungary and commemorates the victims of these regimes, including those who were detained, interrogated, tortured or killed in the building.

  • Saint Stephen’s Basilica
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St. Stephen’s Basilica is a Neo-Renaissance cathedral in Budapest. It is one of the most important Ecclesiastical buildings in Hungary, along with the Basilica of Esztergom. With a height of 96 metres, it is one of the tallest buildings in the country and the second-tallest in the capital, after the Parliament.

  • Great Market Hall
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The Great Market Hall is the Hungarian capital’s most famous marketplace. The building is one of the finest examples of Hungarian historicist brick architecture. The Great Market Hall is extremely famous among locals and tourists alike.

  • Széchenyi Thermal Bath
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The Széchenyi Thermal Bath is one of the largest bath complexes in Europe and the largest medicinal bath on the continent. Its water is supplied by two thermal springs, with temperatures of 74 °C (165 °F) and 77 °C (171 °F). The spa offers a range of treatments, and there are also hospitals that operate during the day.

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The Hungarian hero who helped the Americans during the revolutionary war

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There was a Hungarian hussar who fought all over Europe and even against Hungarians. Once he heard about the revolution of the thirteen English colonies, he immediately decided to travel to the New World and help the Americans win their independence from the English Empire.

It was none other than noble-at-birth Mihály Kováts, who, through his adventurous life, ended up helping establish the United States Cavalry, along with the more well-known Polish General Kazimierz Pułaski (Casimir Pulaski).

Early years

According to Telex, American history views the Polish Pułaski as the “Father of American Cavalry”, and RevolutionaryWarNewJersey reported that he was also awarded the Honorary Citizen of the United States title in 2009, one of the eight people in the history of the US to have ever received such title.

The story of the Hungarian hero who helped the Polish general and the efforts of the United States soldiers started in Hungary when Mihály Kováts was born in 1724 in Karcag, to a then gentry family, but he became an orphan at the age of eight. To make his career, after finishing the local secondary school of the reformed church in his hometown, he, lying about his age, entered the Hávor hussar regiment, Telex reports.

Military career

This is when his adventurous career started, and not long after he joined the hussar regiment, the War of the Austrian Succession broke out after Emperor Charles VI had no son to inherit his throne, and he wanted his daughter, Maria Theresa, to be his heir.

Történelemútravaló reports that the Hávor hussar regiment immediately joined the First Silesian War, and Kováts fought among them. Then, the regiment moved to Prague where they first fought Hungarian units. These units were former Kuruc, who joined forces with the French to weaken the tyrannical grasp of Vienna. These hussars, the Bercsényi regiment, laid the foundation of the French light cavalry.

After 1742, when he was marched to today’s Italy, there is not a lot of information about his life. In 1745, he was detained in Passau and sent back to Buda, and then he joined the Haller Hungarian hussar regiment to fight against the Czechs, but after the conflict ended, Kováts was dismissed.

After this point, he became a mercenary and fought on many sides. He became a prisoner but was absolved, he found himself a wife and even had a son who, unfortunately, died at the age of three.

His contribution to the American Revolution

At 52, he once again took on an adventure and, in 1776, he was in Bordeaux, from where he wrote his letter to Benjamin Franklin. Történelemútravaló writes that Kováts must have known about the revolution of the thirteen colonies, and he must have started his journey from Hungary to eventually join the fight for independence.

In his letter, Kováts wrote the following:

“Your Highness!
The price of freedom is not paid in gold. People who fight for freedom used to listen to their forefathers. I, too, who respectfully send this letter to Your Highness, am a free nobleman of Hungarian nationality.
[…]
Finally, I wait in anticipation of a favourable response, to leave hastily to live and die in military service where it is most required.
To Your Highness, faithful until death,
Micheal Kováts de Fabriczy
Bordeaux, 13 January 1777”

Kováts did not hesitate to leave. Not waiting for an answer, he almost immediately took off to the colonies and sought out George Washington in person and handed him confidential letters from Europe, suggesting that he was also fulfilling missions as a messenger. Despite this, however, he did not win over one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

At first, Kováts became a recruiting officer for the German units, but Kováts’s career took a turn after he developed a friendship with Kazimierz Pułaski (Casimir Pulaski).

While the Polish general had advised Washington to use Prussian military orders, it was Kováts in the background who worked on these orders, since only the Hungarian officer had served under the Prussians earlier in his life.

Kováts and Pułaski saved the colonial army on several occasions by founding the light cavalry, taking the previous advantage from the English army from their hands, Telex writes.

“I am fortunate to report to your Highness that the dragoons have performed miracles,” they told Washington on March 3, 1778, after the battle near Haddonfield.

The light cavalry led by Kováts and Pułaski had helped the thirteen colonies win the battle near Charleston, South California, in 1779. According to legends, after travelling 1,200 kilometres, the Polish general rushed into the room of the leaders of the defence of the city and immediately restored their fighting spirit.

His memory

Unfortunately, the Hungarian hero of the American Revolutionary War and the Polish general had not lived to see the thirteen colonies achieve their independence and the foundation of the United States.

Kováts’s memory is maintained in the US by local Hungarian groups, and May 11th has been declared as a day of commemoration for Mihály Kováts. In his hometown, Karcag, a school was named after him, and there is also a statue, a plaque, and a memorial place that guards the memory of this great hero.

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Three-times Hungarian Olympic champion moved to London and found tranquillity there!

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Áron Szilágyi, three times Olympic champion, World and European champion in sabre fencing, has moved to London. He said nobody recognizes him on the tube. Therefore, he can live undisturbed in the UK capital.

Nobody recognizes him in London

Áron Szilágyi won his third Olympic gold consecutively in individual sabre fencing in Tokyo in 2021. Afterwards, he rested for a couple of months. He said he needed time and new impulses. It seems he found that on his wife’s side in London – rtl.hu reported. He cleared in the Hungarian commercial TV channel’s morning show, Reggeli, that his wife found a new job in London. He followed her without hesitation to the capital of the United Kingdom, he added.

“Nobody recognizes me on the tube” – he highlighted in Reggeli.

He added that his life in London is much calmer than in Budapest. 

In Hungary, he has a lot of obligations and public appearances. Therefore, he regularly travels home. In London, he has been training with the English fencing team. Meanwhile, he continues working in Budapest’s Vasas Team, too. He has been the president of the Vasas Sport Club Fencing Division since 2020.

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Áron Szilágyi. Photo: Instagram

He prepares for the next Olympic Games

It seems that the rest did well for the three-time Olympic champion. In March, he achieved brilliant results in the Gerevich–Kovács–Kárpáti individual world cup. 

“It has never happened before during my career that I finished an international contest with double gold” – he said. Szilágyi won gold both individually and as part of a team. However, he does not stop. Szilágyi started preparation for the 2023 Paris Olympic Games.

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Áron Szilágyi and his wife, Betti Szántó. Photo: Instagram

Áron Szilágyi is the only male fencer to win three individual Olympic gold medals. Moreover, he did that consecutively. He began fencing at age nine at Vasas SC in Budapest, which remains his club as of 2015. His first coach was György Gerevich, whom he considers his personal hero alongside György’s father, seven-time Olympic champion Aladár Gerevich – Wikipedia reported. Read more about his career on his Wikipedia page. If you want to hear more news, follow his Facebook page HERE.

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Interview with the founders of the Hungarian Youth Association

Interview with the founders of the Hungarian Youth Association

Connecting Hungarian students all around the world

The Hungarian Youth Association is a student-led initiative with the goal of providing a platform for young people to share experiences and connect with peers of similar backgrounds. Their vision is to create a community where talented young Hungarians can feel at home while away from home. Achieving this involves organising gatherings and offering information and assistance to students at all stages of their educational and professional journeys. We spoke with HYA’s founders, Soma Benedek Pirityi and Bálint Karagich, who provided insight into the valuable work they do for Hungarian students who dare to dream big. 

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The two founders of HYA: Soma Benedek Pirityi and Bálint Karagich

Both of you have attended some of the most prestigious UK universities, including the University of Cambridge and King’s College London. Could you briefly describe your study abroad experiences?

One noticeable difference between UK and Hungarian student life is that while in Hungary, 80% of your time is spent on exam revision, in the UK, studying takes up around 60% of one’s life. In the meantime, the educational system allows you to explore your true interests and the professional path you wish to pursue. At first, it was challenging to manage all that time on our hands productively, but it gave us a good opportunity to conceive the idea of HYA. In addition, Hungarian universities strictly adhere to the curriculum, whereas in the UK, emphasis is placed on strategic thinking and acquiring specific skills. We believe these skills can contribute significantly to the domestic market and

Hungarian students can benefit local businesses by bringing a valuable, fresh perspective to the table when they return home after their studies. 

What inspired the creation of HYA?

It goes without saying that studying abroad isn’t always smooth sailing. Initially, it can be an intimidating and isolating experience for freshman students suddenly finding themselves in a foreign environment, without the support of their friends and family. Accommodation, course choices and financial matters can be challenging. Our firsthand experience led to the creation of HYA, aiming to ease the burden on students planning or undergoing this exciting chapter of their lives. While HYA started in the UK, it has expanded to 11 countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, and France. 

HYA believes that the knowledge Hungarian students gain abroad should benefit the Hungarian economy. However, many students choose to stay abroad after graduating. What could be the solution to this phenomenon? 

Looking at statistics, 60% of Hungarian students actually intend to return home after their studies, however, various factors hinder them. Lack of familiarity with job opportunities and application processes in the domestic market often plays a role. HYA’s goal is to bridge this information gap, providing graduates with insights into the Hungarian job market. With our help, fresh graduates will get a better understanding of which sectors they should target or which companies hire individuals with their qualifications.

Looking at statistics, 60% of Hungarian students actually intend to return home after their studies, however, various factors hinder them. Lack of familiarity with job opportunities and application processes in the domestic market often plays a role. HYA’s goal is to bridge this information gap, providing graduates with insights into the Hungarian job market. By helping them understand which sectors to target and which companies hire individuals with their qualifications,

We aim to demonstrate that there is indeed a high demand for professionals who earned their degrees abroad in the Hungarian job market. 

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How does HYA assist Hungarian students abroad?

HYA operates with a multi-level structure addressing students’ needs at various stages of their educational and professional journeys. We set up a mentor programme that aims to educate high school students about study abroad and scholarship opportunities and help them navigate through the application processes. We want to break down this widespread misconception that only a fortunate few can study abroad. We also support those who are already pursuing their studies abroad by bringing the Hungarian communities together, providing information and advice on various issues and subjects related to the study abroad experience as well as organising interactive educational and recreational programmes for students. Additionally, as we have mentioned earlier, we help graduates connect with hiring businesses, facilitating job or internship searches. We collaborate with a network of Hungary-based enterprises that are eager to hire Hungarian professionals with international know-how. 

Tell us about some of the ambitious goals you set for the future. What are you the most excited about this year? 

Preparations are already underway for our upcoming Outland Festival which will take place between 28-31 July, in Cser-tó Alsópetény

This unique event will feature a job fair, networking activities, concerts and presentations, while students who are interested in studying abroad can attend mentor and workshop programmes to learn about educational opportunities as well as tips and tricks to make living abroad easier. Visitors will have the chance to listen to the stories of fellow students or professionals who pursued their studies abroad. Whereas, one of our major long-term projects includes the setup of an application that would provide a platform for job seekers and Hungarian hiring companies to connect. It would benefit both parties since it would give a push to fresh graduates to take the leap of relocating home, while it would provide businesses with a valuable database of skilled professionals.

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