Top Hungary news: expats in Hungary, Airbnb, Hungarian euro, 7 Hungarian summer movies – 23 July, 2025

We’ve rounded up the top Hungary news, covering everything from an expat survey about how cheap is to live in the country to Airbnb restrictions, from a Hungarian man facing penalties for fighting against the Russians on the Eastern front to the introduction of the euro in Hungary — plus a curated list of the seven best Hungarian summer movies with English subtitles.

💸 Hungary ranks among the most affordable countries for expatriates, offering low living costs and attractive conditions for foreigners seeking to relocate.

⚠️ Hungary enforces strict penalties, including imprisonment, for citizens who join the Ukrainian army – read an example in our article.

🏠 Hungarian authorities are intensifying regulations and crackdowns on Airbnb rentals to balance tourism growth with housing availability for residents. However, the move may deter tourists planning to come to Budapest.