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One Million New Voters Created
Election 2018

One Million New Voters Created

Posted on February, 2018 by MwBp • 4 Comments

Representation without taxation for certain Hungarians abroad Continue reading →

The decision NOT to emigrate changes you for the worse
Interview

The decision NOT to emigrate changes you for the worse

Posted on December, 2017 by MwBp • Leave a comment

They say people who emigrate change. But my friends who stayed changed more – because of politics Continue reading →

The Dark Side of Living in Hungary
Commentary

The Dark Side of Living in Hungary

Posted on July, 2017 by MwBp • 13 Comments

Expats speak up about corruption, xenophobia and what they didn’t like at all Continue reading →

Living in Hungary as an Expat: Wages and Doing Business
Commentary

Living in Hungary as an Expat: Wages and Doing Business

Posted on July, 2017 by MwBp • 4 Comments

Expats speak about wages, living standard, and starting a business Continue reading →

Living in Hungary as an Expat
Commentary

Living in Hungary as an Expat

Posted on July, 2017 by MwBp • 4 Comments

Expats speak their minds about renting in Budapest, going to the doctor and other practicalities Continue reading →

“I’m nostalgic about something that I had in Budapest – that doesn’t even exist in Berlin”
Interview

“I’m nostalgic about something that I had in Budapest – that doesn’t even exist in Berlin”

Posted on April, 2017 by MwBp • 4 Comments

Interview with theater director Panni Néder Continue reading →

“We will challenge the whole political establishment”
Interview

“We will challenge the whole political establishment”

Posted on February, 2017 by MwBp • 4 Comments

Interview with Adam Bartha, founding member of Momentum Continue reading →

The Most Important Development In Hungarian Politics Since 2010
Analysis

The Most Important Development In Hungarian Politics Since 2010

Posted on February, 2017 by MwBp • 8 Comments

The emergence of youth and expats on the political scene with an actual intention to enter politics Continue reading →

You have to take the blue pill if you don’t emigrate
Interview

You have to take the blue pill if you don’t emigrate

Posted on January, 2017 by MwBp • 3 Comments

They say people who emigrate change. But my friends who stayed changed more – because of politics Continue reading →

My First Encounter With Corruption
Guest Post

My First Encounter With Corruption

Posted on August, 2016 by MwBp • 5 Comments

It may sound like business as usual but Hungary hasn’t always been this corrupt Continue reading →

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