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.
Looking for cheaper Christmas markets in Budapest and Hungary? Here’s where to go!

Looking for cheaper Christmas markets in Budapest and across Hungary? Skip the crowded city centre and discover district and provincial markets where mulled wine can cost as little as EUR 0.9 per decilitre.
Waiting for your parcels to be delivered? DPD struggles to keep up with holiday orders in Budapest

🎁 Waiting for your parcels? DPD is facing major delivery delays in Budapest ahead of Christmas:
Zelensky: We’re willing to give up NATO membership for security guarantees

Zelensky hints at a historic change: Ukraine may give up NATO membership for security guarantees from the US and Europe.
From 4 flights a week to daily service: Major upgrade for Budapest Airport!

✈️ Big news for travellers!
Off-duty officer stops burglar smashing shop door with metal pipe in Budapest

An off-duty police officer intervened after hearing loud noises in his apartment building and stopped an attempted break-in at a grocery shop:
“Let me go, I want to jump in front of the train” – Budapest taxi driver saves elderly woman’s life

A Budapest taxi driver’s quick thinking prevented a tragedy after he spotted an elderly woman standing on railway tracks late at night.
The best restaurants Budapest has to offer: A 2025 guide to authentic flavours

Looking for the best restaurants Budapest has to offer? 🍽️ From traditional Hungarian dishes to modern culinary hotspots, here’s what to expect across the city’s most exciting districts!
Orbán sidelined: Sanctions no longer need Hungary’s approval under new EU emergency mechanism

The EU has approved an emergency mechanism that prevents any single member state, including Hungary, from vetoing future extensions of Russia sanctions.
Metro in Budapest: Your essential 2025 guide to lines, stations, tickets and useful information

Planning to explore Budapest? 🚇 The metro is the fastest and most convenient way to get around the city. From ticket options to the best-connected stations, here’s everything you need to know to travel like a local.
Do you often order from Shein or Temu? You will soon have to pay much more!

EU to impose new customs fee on cheap Chinese parcels: Shein and Temu orders could soon cost much more!





