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Chikagoan

Chikagoan

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American looking for information about Hungary

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American

Speaks English, some Hungarian, Spanish, German, Korean, etc.

Registration: 20 August 2017

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Chikagoan replied to a thread
7 years ago
davemoore

Hello! Looking to move to Hungary. by davemoore

Me and my family are looking to move to Hungary, now just reading a bit of the post on the forums they are making me think twice or am I just picking out the negatives from the post.

Chikagoan

My impression is that there isn't that much crime in Kaposvar, but residents should be able to answer that question better than I. It would seem that crime results from the presence of gangs, specifically 'roma' gangs, according to the ... Read More

Chikagoan replied to a thread
7 years ago
davemoore

Hello! Looking to move to Hungary. by davemoore

Me and my family are looking to move to Hungary, now just reading a bit of the post on the forums they are making me think twice or am I just picking out the negatives from the post.

Chikagoan

Kaposvar is a nice town. I've been through it and it looked really calm and nice. Budapest is much busier and more congested. Read More

Chikagoan replied to a thread
7 years ago
davemoore

Hello! Looking to move to Hungary. by davemoore

Me and my family are looking to move to Hungary, now just reading a bit of the post on the forums they are making me think twice or am I just picking out the negatives from the post.

Chikagoan

My main concern is that when I move to Hungary shortly it is not a menagerie, like some parts of Western European and North American cities, including the US of A. Read More

Chikagoan replied to a thread
7 years ago
davemoore

Hello! Looking to move to Hungary. by davemoore

Me and my family are looking to move to Hungary, now just reading a bit of the post on the forums they are making me think twice or am I just picking out the negatives from the post.

Chikagoan

The silly Soros issue aside, most Hungarians support FIDESZ or Jobbik over the socialists or other left-wing parties (http://www.tarki.hu/hu/research/elect/gppref_table_02.html) Consequently the Hungarian populace is in favor largely of government ... Read More

Chikagoan replied to a thread
7 years ago
Linzee

How is Hungary for Muslim community? by Linzee

Hello all! i need some info. regarding which area has majority of Muslims? Is there any Muslim school in Hungary where they Practice Islamic Religion! As my kids are still young so i don't want them to forget the teachings of Islam! :)

Chikagoan

.... That being said, I will take issue with your characterization of Hungarians living outside the border of Hungary as immigrants. If they are ethnically Hungarian, then they are Hungarian. period. Hungary has historically supported its the ... Read More

Chikagoan replied to a thread
7 years ago
davemoore

Hello! Looking to move to Hungary. by davemoore

Me and my family are looking to move to Hungary, now just reading a bit of the post on the forums they are making me think twice or am I just picking out the negatives from the post.

Chikagoan

I personally resent how non-Hungarians move to Hungary and expect Hungary to conform to their vision of a politically correct and multi-cultural society, in direct opposition to what most Hungarians want. I am sure that this will leash a firestorm ... Read More

Chikagoan replied to a thread
7 years ago
Linzee

How is Hungary for Muslim community? by Linzee

Hello all! i need some info. regarding which area has majority of Muslims? Is there any Muslim school in Hungary where they Practice Islamic Religion! As my kids are still young so i don't want them to forget the teachings of Islam! :)

Chikagoan

....Doesn't sound like it. Also it is not an odd question. I am picking up a certain degree of entitlement in the questions being proffered above. I was under the impression that Hungary has made it rather clear that it is not going to be an ... Read More

Chikagoan replied to a thread
7 years ago
Linzee

How is Hungary for Muslim community? by Linzee

Hello all! i need some info. regarding which area has majority of Muslims? Is there any Muslim school in Hungary where they Practice Islamic Religion! As my kids are still young so i don't want them to forget the teachings of Islam! :)

Chikagoan

Of course, some would like to have Hungary welcome all and sundry. I forgot about that point! :D Read More

Chikagoan replied to a thread
7 years ago
Linzee

How is Hungary for Muslim community? by Linzee

Hello all! i need some info. regarding which area has majority of Muslims? Is there any Muslim school in Hungary where they Practice Islamic Religion! As my kids are still young so i don't want them to forget the teachings of Islam! :)

Chikagoan

How can people who are not married to a Hungarian or not of Hungarian descent gain Hungarian citizenship?This is an odd question. Since most every country allows paths to citizenship by foreigners without family or historical ties to the country. ... Read More

Chikagoan replied to a thread
7 years ago
Linzee

How is Hungary for Muslim community? by Linzee

Hello all! i need some info. regarding which area has majority of Muslims? Is there any Muslim school in Hungary where they Practice Islamic Religion! As my kids are still young so i don't want them to forget the teachings of Islam! :)

Chikagoan

How can people who are not married to a Hungarian or not of Hungarian descent gain Hungarian citizenship? Through the investment scheme? I was under the impression that this program was going to end. Read More

Chikagoan replied to a thread
7 years ago
davemoore

Hello! Looking to move to Hungary. by davemoore

Me and my family are looking to move to Hungary, now just reading a bit of the post on the forums they are making me think twice or am I just picking out the negatives from the post.

Chikagoan

Don't try to get a feel for a country based on a few forum posts. People who had some bad experiences* will go above and beyond to defame a country and punish the people that according to their perception wronged them, they're the loudest. ... Read More

Chikagoan replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Interesting customs and traditions in Hungary by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Hungary? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you ...

Chikagoan

That is what I observed. What other areas are sort of nasty in Budapest? Read More

Chikagoan replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Interesting customs and traditions in Hungary by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Hungary? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you ...

Chikagoan

What's with Blaha Lujza tér? It always seems kind of rough, especially at night. I have seen city workers hosing down the area with disinfectant spray. Read More

Chikagoan replied to a thread
7 years ago
marwood47

Hungarian ID Card by marwood47

OK I believe my ID Card as expired as on bottom r/hand side gives a Date of 3 years since first Issuing, if so expire Date is 2015-11-26 and can this be sorted out in Szekesfehervar? Next my property is in Partka near to Lovasberney it is a ...

Chikagoan

Are immigration offices of in major towns or only in Budapest? What other EU nationalities are represented among expat in addition to UK? Read More

Chikagoan replied to a thread
7 years ago
marwood47

Hungarian ID Card by marwood47

OK I believe my ID Card as expired as on bottom r/hand side gives a Date of 3 years since first Issuing, if so expire Date is 2015-11-26 and can this be sorted out in Szekesfehervar? Next my property is in Partka near to Lovasberney it is a ...

Chikagoan

Thanks a lot for the response. I will get a photo ID when I get there in June. What other kinds of ID and documentation would be useful? Also, when you enter the EU and have an EU passport, then how is that different from entering the EU on an ... Read More