Hetzmann Mercédesz

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.

Joined: March 22, 2022
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Festivals

Sziget Festival saved: Shorter, bolder, but star acts are hard to lock in

Crisis averted: after a foreign owner pulled out, Sziget founder Károly Gerendai is back at the helm, promising a shorter but bolder festival in 2026.

Hetzmann Mercédesz
January 10, 2026

Traffic

Major multi-vehicle crash shuts down Hungarian motorway, causing 15-km-long traffic jam

🚨 Traffic alert in Hungary: A major multi-vehicle crash has shut down part of the M1 motorway, causing a traffic jam stretching over 15 kilometres.

Hetzmann Mercédesz
January 10, 2026

Countryside & Beyond, Public transport, Weather

Hungarian town makes local bus services free due to severe winter weather

❄️ Snowy days ahead! From Saturday to Monday, local buses are completely free in this town in the heart of Hungary.

Hetzmann Mercédesz
January 10, 2026

Weather, Everyday

After Lake Balaton, the Danube is starting to freeze too: But stepping on the ice could be fatal!

The Danube is starting to freeze, but stepping on the ice is deadly! ❄️🚫

Hetzmann Mercédesz
January 10, 2026

Business

New taxes and increases from 2026: financial burdens change in 100s of Hungarian settlements – is yours among them?

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New local taxes and higher fees came into force across Hungary in 2026. Find out what’s changing — and whether your town is on the list.

Everyday, Weather

Longer travel times on trains and buses in Hungary, power outages reported in several counties

❄️ Winter weather continues to disrupt transport across Hungary. Expect longer travel times, cancelled trains and buses, and power outages in several counties. Check the latest updates before setting off!