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Hetzmann Mercédesz
I'm Merci Hetzmann, editor and reviser at Daily News Hungary since 2021. I started my career here with 3 months of internship, after which I became a full-time editor. I live in the Hungarian countryside with my partner and our Botanical Lego sets and plushies. When I am not working, I am either gaming or working on making our small flat lovelier. Working to deliver relevant news to you, our readers, day after day. Find my LinkedIn and DNH articles below.
Hungary election 2026: how the voting system works and why the winner may not match the popular vote
Hungary’s 2026 election is almost here! 🇭🇺 Here’s your guide to how the voting system works, why district wins matter, and why the party with the most votes might not win parliament.
J.D. Vance abruptly cuts Budapest visit short after extension plans: what happened?
J.D. Vance unexpectedly left Budapest early after the White House tapped him for some critical talks: here's what happened.
Hungary residence permit guide for foreigners: work, study and family options
Moving to Hungary in 2026? 🇭🇺 Whether you’re coming for work, university or family, here’s the full residence permit guide foreigners need, from applications to renewals and long-term stay options.
Jobs in Hungary for foreigners: where to apply, salaries and work permit rules
Looking for work in Hungary in 2026? 💼🇭🇺 From IT salaries to factory jobs and visa rules, here’s where foreigners should apply and what permits they need.
Orbán turns Citadella reopening into election-stage warning over war, energy and ‘dark clouds’
Budapest’s iconic Citadella has reopened after years of renovation, but PM Orbán turned the Easter ceremony into a dramatic warning about war, energy shortages and “dark clouds” over Hungary.
Explainer: Why Péter Magyar became Hungary’s most formidable challenger to Orbán
Why has Péter Magyar become so popular so quickly in Hungary? 🇭🇺 We break down the real reasons behind Tisza’s surge, and why even former Fidesz voters are switching sides.
Hungary places TurkStream pipeline under military protection after Serbia explosives scare
Hungary is sending soldiers to guard the full domestic section of the TurkStream pipeline after explosives were reportedly found near the Serbia–Hungary gas link.
Orbán faces accusations of staged “false-flag” gas attack, Magyar asks to be included in Defence Council session
“Several have publicly indicated that ‘something will happen’ at the gas pipeline in Serbia around Easter, just one week before Hungary’s elections. And so it did,” Péter Magyar wrote.
Orbán convenes emergency Defence Council, experts warn false-flag operation possible in Serbia before elections
Just a week before Hungary’s election, Orbán has called an extraordinary Defence Council meeting after explosives were found near the Serbia-Hungary gas pipeline. Experts are raising controversial false-flag questions.
Because of Orbán? Germany urges EU to scrap veto power in foreign policy
Has Orbán finally pushed Brussels too far? Germany now wants to scrap the EU’s unanimity rule after Hungary blocked EUR 90 billion in Ukraine aid: