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.
Explosives found near Serbia-Hungary gas pipeline, army seals roads near border

Explosives were reportedly found just metres from the Serbia-Hungary gas pipeline:
Orbán and Fico push EU to scrap sanctions, restart Russian oil flows immediately

Orbán and Fico are again pushing Brussels to restore Russian oil and gas imports and even scrap energy sanctions. Meanwhile, Russia attacked a busy market yesterday: killed 5 and injured at least 19 others.
New direct Budapest-Seoul flight launched: travel to South Korea now available daily!

✈️ Great news for travellers: Budapest now has daily flights to Seoul thanks to Asiana Airlines’ new direct service!
Why record overseas and transfer voting registrations could boost Hungary’s Tisza Party

Record numbers of Hungarians are set to vote from abroad or away from home in the 12 April election, and the trend could heavily favour Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party. Here’s why these ballots may become the biggest headache for Fidesz:
Good news: Sunny Easter long weekend ahead in Hungary with temperatures up to 22°C!

Hungary’s Easter long weekend is set to bring sunshine, spring warmth and temperatures up to 22°C ☀️🌷 Here’s what you can expect from Good Friday through Easter Monday.
Huge fire erupts at plastic processing plant near Budapest: thick black smoke seen

Huge fire at a plastic processing plant in Szigethalom sent thick black smoke over the town on Friday morning:
Record number of Hungarians to vote from abroad in 2026 election: embassy registrations hit all-time high

Record numbers of Hungarians will vote from abroad in the 2026 election, with London, The Hague and Munich expecting huge turnout. What does this mean for this year's elections?
Iran war’s devastating consequences for Hungary: soaring energy costs, inflation risks and recession fears

Iran’s war-driven energy shock is hitting Hungary hard:
US Vice President JD Vance to visit Budapest next week: major traffic restrictions to affect large parts of the city

US Vice President JD Vance is coming to Budapest next week. Drivers and commuters should prepare for major disruptions as large parts of the city will face rolling closures:
Easter in Hungary: shop closures, free parking, transport changes and what stays open

Hungary’s Easter long weekend brings major shop closures, free parking in most areas, holiday BKK and MÁV timetables, pharmacy duty services and mild spring weather. Here’s everything you need to know:





