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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.
Legal crypto trading coming to an end in Hungary? Another major player leaves the crypto market
Another major player is suspending its services after Christmas, joining Revolut, eToro and CoinCash in leaving the market.
Bomb threat halts Ukraine-Hungary trains, authorities respond
Bomb scare on international trains: two trains travelling from Ukraine to Hungary were delayed after a bomb threat triggered emergency inspections.
Budapest to launch new MOL Bubi bikes: Bigger fleet, e-bikes and expanded coverage
🚲 Budapest is getting a brand-new generation of MOL Bubi bikes:
The most beautiful Hungarian towns to visit during Christmas
Discover Hungary’s most charming towns, each with festive markets, twinkling lights, and traditional holiday treats. Perfect for a magical day trip or quiet Christmas stroll. 🎄
Vienna-Budapest flight forced to turn back due to technical fault
A Vienna-Budapest flight was forced to turn back late in the evening after a technical fault was detected mid-air. ✈️❄️
Namedays, saints, and why December matters in Hungarian culture
From St. Nicholas’ Day to Namedays and St. Lucy’s traditions, Hungarians celebrate saints throughout the month. Discover what makes December in Hungary truly special 🎄
Burning wreaths, deadly fires and animal rescues: Christmas Eve kept Hungarian firefighters on nonstop alert
Fires sparked by advent wreaths, carbon monoxide poisonings, serious road accidents, and even a kitten rescued from a gutter. 🚒🐾
Attention: Budapest public transport schedules change during the festive period!
🚇🎄 Travelling in Budapest over the holidays? BKK is changing public transport schedules for Christmas and New Year’s Eve:
Hungarian chimney cake: the sweet street food that became a global sensation
Golden, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the Hungarian chimney cake is more than just a dessert. Known as kürtőskalács, this iconic treat has conquered Christmas markets and street food scenes worldwide. Here’s why this sugar-coated cake remains one of Hungary’s sweetest traditions 🇭🇺✨
White Christmas arrives in Sopron as snow falls across north-west Hungary
❄️ A white Christmas has arrived in Sopron and parts of north-west Hungary!