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.
Sensational discovery: Remains of brutally murdered Hungarian prince identified

Brutally slain on Margaret Island in 1272, the prince's bones reveal shocking details about one of medieval Hungary’s darkest assassinations.
Pilots help estimate cost of Orbán’s Wizz Air trip to Washington

The prime minister and his entourage chartered a Wizz Air plane and set off on their journey with an unusually large delegation, including pro-government influencers. Pilots estimated how much the trip might have cost.
Hungary set to purchase HIMARS rocket systems from the United States, says Defence Minister

Hungary is planning to buy one of the world’s most advanced rocket systems:
Serious industrial accident in Hungarian power plant: worker airlifted to burn unit

Serious accident at Ajka power plant:
Brussels responds to Orbán–Trump energy deal that Washington and Budapest can’t agree on

Brussels has responded to the Orbán–Trump energy deal. Meanwhile, confusion remains as Washington and Budapest give conflicting explanations of the agreement.
International operation: Hungarian police take down leader of massive Chinese drug network

Hungarian police, with help from Europol and the FBI, have taken down the suspected leader of a major China-based drug network operating across Europe.
100,000s of foreigners live in Hungary, while 10,000s of Hungarians leave: what does this mean for the labour market?

Many people are leaving Hungary, while even more are coming from abroad, mainly to work.
Did Orbán get what he went to Washington for? Yes — But he forgot to mention it only lasts one year

According to US sources, the announced "unlimited" exemption from sanctions is actually only valid for one year, and Hungary has committed to making a purchase of enormous value in exchange.
Orbán claims victory: Trump grants Hungary full sanctions waiver on Russian oil and gas

Orbán says Hungary has secured full, unlimited sanctions exemption on Russian oil and gas. Here’s what that means.
Open endorsement at Trump–Orbán meeting: “I will support Orbán, I do not know his opponent”

Trump openly endorsed Orbán during their White House meeting, calling him a “fantastic leader” and pledging support in Hungary’s next election.





