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.
Breaking: Budapest Airport runway closed due to stranded aircraft – UPDATED with airport statement

An Aegean Airlines flight from Athens to Budapest caused a temporary runway closure at Budapest Airport.
#BudapestAirport #travel
More flights on the horizon: Budapest and this immensely popular Asian country to deepen aviation ties

The two countries aim to expand the number of flights between the two nations beyond the current 21 per week.
#Asia #travel #flight #Budapest
Hungary’s income decline: 8 in 10 citizens fall behind European peers

While the wealthiest 3% of Hungarians have made notable gains, closing the income gap with their European peers, the majority—around 85%—have fallen further behind.
#income #wage #salary #money #Europe
Three Ukrainian men rescued from freezing Tisza River in Hungary while attempting to flee mobilisation

Three Ukrainian men, attempting to escape military mobilisation, nearly froze to death while trying to cross into Hungary via the Tisza River.
#Ukraine #war #Russia #Tisza
Forint hits new low against the euro as exchange rate surges past 413

On Wednesday afternoon, the Hungarian forint hit a new low, with the euro exchange rate surpassing 413 EUR/HUF.
#forint #euro #money
Filipino workers step in to milk cows in a small Hungarian village

"The work is hard, but we manage. The local people are kind and respectful, and we appreciate them."
#Philippines #guestworkers #workers #labour #employment
Budapest Christmas market named Europe’s best: Top 5 markets to visit this winter

Which one of these Christmas markets is your favourite? Have you been to the one in Budapest? 🎅❄️🎄
#Christmas #market #fair #Advent #Europe #Budapest
Horrible statistics: Hungary tops EU in intimate partner violence rates

Over the past 12 years, the number of women suffering from intimate partner violence in Hungary has more than doubled, while Hungarian laws and the refusal to ratify the Istanbul Convention do little to help women in need.
#domesticviolence #violence #women
Planning a road trip in Hungary? 2025 motorway vignettes go on sale soon!

Starting 1 December, Hungarian motorway vignettes for 2025 will be available for purchase.
#motorway #vignette #car #travel #tourism
Budapest’s parking crisis: Growing consensus that the city is no longer drivable

The increasing number of cars in Budapest has turned parking into a growing crisis, with limited public space and rising demand causing widespread frustration.
#Budapest #parking #traffic





