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.
Budapest’s iconic landmark, St Stephen’s Basilica celebrates 120 years!

Budapest’s St Stephen’s Basilica just turned 120! Have you ever visited this iconic building in Budapest?
PM Orbán uses misleading claims in his new Christmas campaign video

Orbán promotes a “migrant-free Hungary” as Europe’s safest destination — but the EU fine he cites has nothing to do with keeping migrants out. Here’s what’s really behind the daily EUR 1 million penalty.
Traffic halted at major European airport after multiple drone sightings

Drone sightings forced hours-long shutdown at the airport: authorities call the incident “unacceptable”.
Heavy snowfall in Hungary causes disruptions across regions and cuts off multiple settlements

⚠️ Heavy snowfall is causing serious disruption across western Hungary. Check conditions before you travel!
Hungary’s Air Force just got a game-changer: The 2nd KC-390 has landed!

Hungary’s air force just got a major boost:
Wizz Air launches state-backed Slovakian domestic route

Slovakia’s two largest cities are connected by air again after more than six years!
Passport handling changes in the EU: what travellers need to know

Big changes at EU borders:
Orbán-Trump deal live: Hungary’s exemption from US sanctions enters into force today

Hungary’s exemption from the latest US sanctions on Russian oil has officially entered into force today.
What’s happening at Hungary’s Semmelweis University? Two senior staff dismissed with immediate effect

The Budapest Police Headquarters has launched an investigation into suspected fraud at Semmelweis University:
Hungarian central bank deputy governor resigns, forint slips on announcement

A key figure of Hungary’s monetary policy is out: Barnabás Virág has resigned as central bank deputy governor, triggering a quick drop in the forint. Here’s what we know about his successor and the market reaction.





