84 result(s) for protection in Health & Wellness
Disability Benefits in Hungary to Rise by 10%
- 4 Sep 2026 7:05 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary's government will increase disability benefits by 10 percent and raise benefits for those over 65 with reduced work capacity to at least 120,000 forints (EUR 325), similar to the minimum pension, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said. He also announced plans for a two-phase pay rise for social workers and teaching assistants.
2nd Level Heat Warning in Hungary - Thursday to Sunday
- 19 Aug 2026 1:48 PM
- health & wellness
The chief medical officer has declared a second-level heat alert for the entire country from midnight on Thursday until midnight on Sunday, based on the latest forecast from weather service HungaroMet.
Insider’s Guide: How to Handle Sick Leave in Hungary
- 13 Aug 2026 4:22 PM
- health & wellness
Calling in sick can feel intimidating for anyone, especially expats. Between navigating medical jargon in Hungarian, understanding related paperwork (orvosi igazolás), and figuring out payroll implications, some expats can find themselves getting stressed when they should be resting.
Updated: Highest-Level Heat Warning Extended Across Hungary Until Friday
- 5 Aug 2026 10:53 AM
- health & wellness
Based on the latest forecast from weather service HungaroMet, the Chief Medical Officer has extended the highest-level nationwide heatwave alert - originally due to expire at the end of Tuesday - until the end of Friday.
Transsexual Gender Change Request Data in Hungary Finally Released
- 17 Jul 2026 11:50 AM
- health & wellness
Before 2020, a few dozen transsexuals each year requested to officially change their gender and name, civil rights group Hatter told MTI on Thursday, adding that the government office of Budapest (BKFH) had released the figures under a court ruling ending a years-long procedure.
Best Balaton Beaches in 2026 Officially Revealed at Blue Wave Awards
- 13 Jul 2026 9:45 AM
- health & wellness
Kisfaludy Beach in Balatonfüred has been named the Best Beach on Lake Balaton this year. The award was presented in Fonyód during the annual Blue Wave Flag ceremony, organised by the Balaton Association (BSZ).
Updated: Heat Alert in Hungary Extended - Health & Safety Advisory
- 1 Jul 2026 6:40 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary's Chief Medical Officer has extended the current second-degree heat alert until midnight on Friday, June 26. Due to soaring temperatures, the warning will be upgraded to a third-degree (highest level) alert starting Saturday, June 27, and will remain in place until midnight on Wednesday, 1 July.
Update: Extreme Heat Warning Issued in Hungary - 'Most Dangerous'
- 30 Jun 2026 8:05 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary's chief medical officer has declared a third-degree heat alert for the entire country from Saturday, warning of extreme temperatures for at least four consecutive days.
Smoking Related Cancer Rates Down Sharply in Hungary
- 18 Jun 2026 11:28 AM
- health & wellness
According to findings from the HUN-CANCER EPI research program, the incidence and mortality rates of cancers linked to smoking in Hungary have dropped significantly among middle-aged people between 2011 and 2023.
Disability Benefits in Hungary to Rise by 10%
- 4 Sep 2026 7:05 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary's government will increase disability benefits by 10 percent and raise benefits for those over 65 with reduced work capacity to at least 120,000 forints (EUR 325), similar to the minimum pension, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said. He also announced plans for a two-phase pay rise for social workers and teaching assistants.
2nd Level Heat Warning in Hungary - Thursday to Sunday
- 19 Aug 2026 1:48 PM
- health & wellness
The chief medical officer has declared a second-level heat alert for the entire country from midnight on Thursday until midnight on Sunday, based on the latest forecast from weather service HungaroMet.
Insider’s Guide: How to Handle Sick Leave in Hungary
- 13 Aug 2026 4:22 PM
- health & wellness
Calling in sick can feel intimidating for anyone, especially expats. Between navigating medical jargon in Hungarian, understanding related paperwork (orvosi igazolás), and figuring out payroll implications, some expats can find themselves getting stressed when they should be resting.
Updated: Highest-Level Heat Warning Extended Across Hungary Until Friday
- 5 Aug 2026 10:53 AM
- health & wellness
Based on the latest forecast from weather service HungaroMet, the Chief Medical Officer has extended the highest-level nationwide heatwave alert - originally due to expire at the end of Tuesday - until the end of Friday.
Transsexual Gender Change Request Data in Hungary Finally Released
- 17 Jul 2026 11:50 AM
- health & wellness
Before 2020, a few dozen transsexuals each year requested to officially change their gender and name, civil rights group Hatter told MTI on Thursday, adding that the government office of Budapest (BKFH) had released the figures under a court ruling ending a years-long procedure.
Best Balaton Beaches in 2026 Officially Revealed at Blue Wave Awards
- 13 Jul 2026 9:45 AM
- health & wellness
Kisfaludy Beach in Balatonfüred has been named the Best Beach on Lake Balaton this year. The award was presented in Fonyód during the annual Blue Wave Flag ceremony, organised by the Balaton Association (BSZ).
Updated: Heat Alert in Hungary Extended - Health & Safety Advisory
- 1 Jul 2026 6:40 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary's Chief Medical Officer has extended the current second-degree heat alert until midnight on Friday, June 26. Due to soaring temperatures, the warning will be upgraded to a third-degree (highest level) alert starting Saturday, June 27, and will remain in place until midnight on Wednesday, 1 July.
Update: Extreme Heat Warning Issued in Hungary - 'Most Dangerous'
- 30 Jun 2026 8:05 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary's chief medical officer has declared a third-degree heat alert for the entire country from Saturday, warning of extreme temperatures for at least four consecutive days.
Smoking Related Cancer Rates Down Sharply in Hungary
- 18 Jun 2026 11:28 AM
- health & wellness
According to findings from the HUN-CANCER EPI research program, the incidence and mortality rates of cancers linked to smoking in Hungary have dropped significantly among middle-aged people between 2011 and 2023.

















