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.
How to avoid Budapest’s worst traffic: Peak times to avoid for a smoother commute

If you can, it's advised to avoid these peak hours in Budapest if you don't want to spend almost half an hour on a 10-kilometre trip.
#Budapest #traffic #car #travel #commute
Hungarian forint’s low value uncovered: Big Mac Index highlights price disparities

Hungary ranks at the bottom of the list in the newest Big Mac Index.
#BigMacIndex #money #economy #food
Wizz Air flight makes emergency landing in Budapest due to smoke in the cabin

A Wizz Air flight made an emergency landing in Budapest after smoke entered the cabin of the plane, causing two crew members to feel unwell.
#WizzAir #flight #travel #emergencylanding #Budapest
International train delays expected in Hungary next week: Czech, Slovak trains affected
Significant delays are expected in international trains arriving from Czechia and Slovakia, and trains entering Hungary at Szob are delayed by 40-60 minutes.
#train #railway #international #travel
How medieval Hungarian villages looked before the Ottoman occupation: A digital reconstruction

For the first time, we can catch a glimpse of the medieval Hungarian countryside as it looked 500 years ago
#medieval #history #video #research
Wizz Air leaves 14-year-old Icelandic boy behind while group returns home from Rome

The problem stemmed from overbooking. The 14-year-old boy and his mother received no assistance from the airline.
#WizzAir #travel #Italy #Iceland
U.S. imposes sanctions on 2 Hungarian entities with Russian ties

One of the entities manufactured weapons for the Russian military.
#sanction #UnitedStates #Russia #war #Ukraine
Official: Brussels leaves Hungary and Slovakia to handle Lukoil sanctions alone

The European Commission has refused to mediate between Hungary, Slovakia, and Ukraine regarding the sanctions Kyiv imposed on the Russian oil company Lukoil, according to an EU spokesperson on Friday. This decision leaves the two EU member states without any…
Warning: Traffic disruptions on Budapest’s busy Andrássy Avenue due to festival

Due to a festival, Budapest's iconic Andrássy Avenue will see traffic restrictions.
#festival #Budapest #traffic
Budapest baths risk closure amidst political and financial tensions

According to an expert, several smaller baths in Budapest face potential closure.
#bath #spa #swimming #summer #Budapest





