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.
Renovation of the Gellért and Rác Baths faces further delays – when can visitors return to Budapest’s iconic spas?

🏛️♨️ When can visitors return to Budapest’s iconic Gellért and Rác Baths?
The long-awaited renovations may face further delays as government approval for a crucial loan is still missing.
Spending Christmas alone in Budapest? Here’s what to do

Spending Christmas alone in Budapest? 🎄From festive markets and cosy cafés to thermal baths and holiday concerts, discover the best ways for solo visitors to enjoy the magic of Hungary’s capital this season.
Hungary’s comfort dessert: Aranygaluska with homemade vanilla custard for the holidays

Aranygaluska is one of Hungary’s most beloved Christmas desserts – a nostalgic walnut-filled treat with a surprising White House connection. Discover its story and try the classic recipe at home. 🎄
Hungarian Chief Cantor performs at Trump’s Florida palace – video

The chief cantor of Budapest’s Frankel Synagogue, Gergely Nógrádi, performed at Donald Trump’s Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago, marking a milestone moment in his international career:
Christmas travel tips in Hungary – A guide for expats and tourists

Travelling in Hungary this Christmas? 🎄From limited public transport to early shop closures and must-visit Christmas markets, here’s everything expats and tourists need to know to navigate the festive season with ease.
Parking fees set to rise drastically at busy Budapest shopping centre in a few days!

Planning to drive in Budapest? 🚗 Parking at a popular Budapest shopping centre will become more expensive from January 2026:
What’s open and closed in Hungary at Christmas – A 2025 guide for expats and visitors

Most shops, banks, and offices close from 24–26 December, public transport runs on a reduced schedule, and restaurants require advance bookings. Here’s everything expats and visitors need to know to plan their festive days.
Tragedy: Award-winning Hungarian photojournalist dies aged 37

Award-winning Hungarian photojournalist Sándor Csudai has died. He was found near the Museum of Ethnography in Budapest’s City Park.
Scheduled Munich flights soon to resume in Hungarian city!

Good news for travellers: scheduled flights to Munich are set to resume from a Hungarian city next March!
Do you know where Hungary’s cheapest street is? Houses here can still sell for just a few thousand euros

Did you know Hungary has a street where houses still sell for just a few thousand euros? In a quiet village in Békés County, property prices feel like they’re from another era.





