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.
VSquare: Hungary acts as middleman for China’s EUR 500 million loan to Orbán’s Balkan allies

In July, Hungary announced a EUR 500 million loan to North Macedonia. According to VSquare, this deal may be linked to the EUR 1 billion loan the Orbán government secured from China earlier in 2024.
#China #Balkans #loan #money
Former U.S. Army commander: Szijjártó’s frequent meetings with Lavrov erode trust

"Political differences are one thing, but when I see Hungary's foreign minister constantly photographed with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and receiving awards from him, it raises serious doubts about trust."
#Russia #UnitedStates
Unveiled: How Hungary plans to spend the Chinese loan funds

Here are the first reports on how Hungary plans to spend its huge, EUR 1 billion Chinese loan.
#China #loan #money
PHOTOS: Hungary battles largest outdoor fire of the year, huge damage

Forest restoration could take up to ten years.
#forest #fire #damage #nature #climate
33 million in EU funds used to renovate 8 castles now set for free privatisation in Hungary

The core of the "castle law" is that the state is offering certain castles, manor houses, and estates for privatisation, many of which were recently renovated using billions of EU and state funds.
#castle #privatisation #EUfunds #money
Amazing performance: Hungary closes Paralympics with 5 gold medals!

Congratulations to all Hungarian sportspeople who took part in the 2024 Paris Paralympics!
#Paralympics #Paris #sports
Weather takes a turn in Hungary: Brace for cooler temperatures and rainy days ahead

From Monday onwards, rain will move in from the west, bringing some relief from the heat.
#weather #forecast #rain #storm
Budapest half marathon shuts down major roads: Traffic restrictions across the city

Due to the Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon on Sunday, several road closures are in place throughout Budapest.
#Budapest #WizzAir #running #halfmarathon #traffic
FC Barcelona forms long-term partnership with Hungarian brand BioTechUSA

FC Barcelona has entered into a multi-year partnership with BioTechUSA, a Hungarian-owned family business specialising in sports supplements.
#FCBarcelona #BioTechUSA #football
Spotted in Király Street: Woody Harrelson charms Budapest with his humour

Woody Harrelson has been making the most of his time in the Hungarian capital.
#Budapest #actor #celebrity #exhibition





