@markru
English expat in Hungary
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About me
English
Lives in Pecs
Speaks English, French and some Hungarian
Registration: 18 December 2010
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English Native Speakers In Pecs by markru
Hi Are there any other English speaking people in Pecs. All ex-pats seem to be in Budapest. I live permenently here, with my wife, just outside of Pecs. English native speakers seem to be a rare breed down here.
@cdw057But you now live in Turkey. Why the change. Read More
English Native Speakers In Pecs by markru
Hi Are there any other English speaking people in Pecs. All ex-pats seem to be in Budapest. I live permenently here, with my wife, just outside of Pecs. English native speakers seem to be a rare breed down here.
@Marilyn Tassy Not true, the university has a very good reputation worldwide and the syllabus is long and hard. Many do not make it. Much easier in the UK, standards dropped in the past years.They also teach in Hungarian, German and English so it is ... Read More
English Native Speakers In Pecs by markru
Hi Are there any other English speaking people in Pecs. All ex-pats seem to be in Budapest. I live permenently here, with my wife, just outside of Pecs. English native speakers seem to be a rare breed down here.
Pécs is still a nice place. I have been just outside there in a small village for 17 years now. Really enjoy being here. We are now Hungarian citizens.We are retired but help at the University with Doctor/Patient conversation roles. Lots of ... Read More
Travel during covid19 restrictions by Ellehowe
Hi all We have a house in hungary and my partner has residency and is currently living over there. However, I am currently in England working and do not have residency but I want to travel in july to be with my partner. I have been finding it ...
Hi. I always travel via NL as I live in the North of UK. I always go Hull NL. Then drop into Route 3 and stay on it to Hungary. Good trip always. I usually drop down to the First Enfield crossing into Hungary as it is not busy at any time. Read More
Electrical wiring products and building materials by darrenhp65
Hi, I’ve just bought a house in Hungary that requires complete refurbishment. I’m an electrician by trade and will be rewiring the house. Does anyone know where I could buy building products and electrical cable/switches and sockets from?
Hi I am doing some extension work on my house in Hungary and it does now require professionals to complete the work if any planning permission is required. They now have the electronic "Daily Diary" and you pay someone to fill this in and ... Read More
Local Council Members
Hi Does anyone know if there is a process where you can have a "vote of no confidence" and get a local council member kicked off the council. According to some of my friends here in my village two councillors have started a campaign of ... Read More
Alcohol Free beer, Czech half brown.
I do not know if anyone can help me. I am looking for the Czech alcohol free beer. It is a half brown beer. I can get it here in Pecs, in a bar but not in any shops. If anyone knows of a shop that sells it in Budapest, I can get up there and buy ... Read More
Claiming UK pension whilst living in Hungary
First of all. Happy New Year to everyone. I have not posted on this site for a while, I have been in Scotland working. What I am looking for information on is: Is there an international office in Budapest dealing with overseas pensions. I would ... Read More
Bagels in Budapest by markru
Hi I am coming up to Budapest in May and will be staying in district 13 near the Margit Bridge for a couple of days. Can anyone tell me where I can buy bagels in this area. I cannot get hold of them in Pecs, bagels seem to be a mystery to the ...
Hi That might be a problem to buy them from me, I am in Scotland for at least the next year. Read More
Bagels in Budapest by markru
Hi I am coming up to Budapest in May and will be staying in district 13 near the Margit Bridge for a couple of days. Can anyone tell me where I can buy bagels in this area. I cannot get hold of them in Pecs, bagels seem to be a mystery to the ...
Fluffy would you ever consider telling me the recipe because i Am considering selling Bagels......Maybe I should charge a roayalty for everyone you sell for th use of my recipe. Read More
Bagels in Budapest by markru
Hi I am coming up to Budapest in May and will be staying in district 13 near the Margit Bridge for a couple of days. Can anyone tell me where I can buy bagels in this area. I cannot get hold of them in Pecs, bagels seem to be a mystery to the ...
....I make wholemeal ones, only takes about 1-2 hours with the help of the dough mix on my bread maker. Taste really good.It took me a while but I finally made these bagels. We replaced the sugar with sweetener and only used half the salt. We used ... Read More
Vegan products by narcissi
Hello, I am moving to Budapest in a few weeks and am asking for tips how to shop vegan-style in Budapest. Have already Googled shops and restaurants but am interested in different products that are pure vegan in "normal" supermarkets. I think that ...
Hi My wife and I are vegetarians, not vegans, and we find it difficult to find good non-meat foods here. It really is hit and miss. We live in Pecs in the South with a very high population of students and foreign nationals who are non-meat eaters ... Read More
Passport Photos by fidobsa
Has anyone had passport photos done in Hungary? I went to the local photographer in Nagykanizsa and they did me some photos but the passport people in Germany have rejected them, saying my head is too small. I am a long way from Budapest but it ...
Hi When I had mine done here in Pecs, I just told them the size I wanted, which was two different sizes and they printed them off. Any place should be able to print them off at any size. Measure the one in your Passport and tell the shop to do it ... Read More
Heinz Salad Cream
So my learned friends on this forum, I have a question for you all. Where can I buy Heinz Salad Cream in Hungary. The shops sell all other Heinz things that they do not need to; as equivalents locally sourced are just as good and less expensive. ... Read More
Bagels in Budapest by markru
Hi I am coming up to Budapest in May and will be staying in district 13 near the Margit Bridge for a couple of days. Can anyone tell me where I can buy bagels in this area. I cannot get hold of them in Pecs, bagels seem to be a mystery to the ...
..... Hungary as a whole tends to forget Pecs actually exists even though it has one of the finest universities in the world and has a history so varied that there is something foe everyone to see or visit. Not forgetting...I think most expats know ... Read More