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.
Beware: Fireworks banned across most of Budapest on New Year’s Eve under stricter rules

Do you agree with the new, stricter rules, or do you think they should be more loose?
Breaking: Revolut suspends crypto services in Hungary today, another financial provider follows

Hungary’s cryptocurrency market has suffered a fresh blow, as not only Revolut but also one of the country’s largest domestic crypto platforms has announced the suspension of its services.
Budapest public transport to run on special timetable over Christmas and New Year

🚇🎄 Planning to travel in Budapest over Christmas and New Year’s Eve? BKK has announced special public transport timetables – check them out below.
Hungarians love alcohol: but what they drink most is quietly changing

What do you think Hungarians drink the most when it comes to alcohol? They still enjoy alcohol, but what they drink (and how they buy it) is quietly changing.
Have you seen them? Mother and 4-month-old infant missing from Budapest – police launch urgent search

Hungarian police are asking for the public’s help after a young mother and her baby disappeared from their home.
Gellért Hill: Budapest’s iconic landmark of history, liberty and breathtaking views – a 2025 guide

From panoramic city views to hidden caves and powerful symbols of liberty, Gellért Hill is one of Budapest’s most iconic landmarks. Here’s why it should be on every visitor’s list:
Café near me: where to find the best coffee spots in Budapest – a 2025 guide

From historic coffee houses to modern bakeries and cosy corner cafés, the Hungarian capital has something for every coffee lover!
Drivers in Hungary could save up to EUR 40 on motorway vignettes in 2026 – but many remain unaware

🚗💸 Driving in Hungary in 2026? You could save up to HUF 15,000 on motorway vignettes.
Polish FM says Orbán ‘earned the Lenin Order’, Hungarian FM Szijjártó fires back on social media

Diplomatic row goes public:
Are guest workers at risk? Hundreds of jobs could go at Samsung’s battery plant in Hungary

According to multiple sources, Samsung plans to cut up to 800 jobs at the Göd plant by the end of this year. Foreign guest workers appear to be the most vulnerable.





