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.
Where is the usual anti-EU rhetoric? Hungary’s foreign ministry reacts cautiously to Serbian border guards harassing Hungarian students

Why did Serbia perceive the peaceful Hungarian students as a threat, and why does the Hungarian government not consider it important to stand up for them?
Hungary once again goes its own way: The only EU country that refused to sign Serbia condolence statement

Once again, Hungary stands alone:
Is Budapest still affordable for expats in 2025? Rent, groceries, and daily life costs

Thinking about moving to Budapest or already living here? Find out how much daily life really costs in 2025: rent, food, transport, and more.
Long-awaited railway link to Budapest Airport and new terminal finally set to become reality

The Budapest Airport project represents Hungary’s most significant transport investment in decades.
Tragic accident: Pedestrian killed by turning bus in Budapest

Tragedy in Budapest: a pedestrian lost his life after being hit by a turning bus.
Russia tests hypersonic weapon: Putin says the nuclear-powered missile is unmatched

According to Putin, the missile is unique — “unmatched anywhere in the world.”
Hungary among Europe’s top 10 for social media news consumption, but trust remains low

Hungary ranks among the top 10 European countries getting news from social media, but trust in these platforms remains alarmingly low. Can reliable journalism keep up?
Tragic accident in the High Tatras: Hungarian tourist dies after falling into flooded stream – photos

A 41-year-old Hungarian tourist has died in the High Tatras:
Fewer flights, higher ticket prices? Wizz Air slows expansion, affecting many travellers

Fewer flights, higher prices? Wizz Air is slowing its expansion, delaying new aircraft deliveries, and cutting some routes.
Orbán to sit down with Pope Leo XIV in first bilateral meeting

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will meet Pope Leo XIV and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Monday, marking his first bilateral audience with the Pope.





