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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Foreign Affairs

Two Hungarians arrested in Bosnia and Herzegovina on suspicion of espionage: Special devices found in their possession

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Two Hungarian men have been arrested in Bosnia and Herzegovina on suspicion of espionage:

Hetzmann Mercédesz
October 24, 2025

Hungarian history

“A plane can crash, a ship can sink” – Did you know Hungarian Communist leader Kádár was terrified of travelling?

János Kádár, First Secretary of the Hungarian Socialist Workers’ Party, ruled Hungary for over three decades, yet he never managed to overcome one thing: his fear of travelling.

Hetzmann Mercédesz
October 24, 2025

Travel

Viktor Orbán secretly flew home from Croatia on a luxury jet: here’s what we know

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Hungarian outlet 444 reported that Orbán returned from Brač on a $17 million private jet just minutes before joining an EU videoconference, then flew back to the island two days later on another NER-linked plane. Here's what we know.

Tourism

Airlines unhappy as European Parliament backs passengers’ rights: larger cabin bags and higher compensation

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Good news for EU air travellers! The European Parliament is pushing for stronger passenger rights:

Hetzmann Mercédesz
October 22, 2025

Energy

Serious consequences expected after refinery fire in Hungary: One neighbouring country could face the worst energy crisis

A major fire at MOL’s Százhalombatta refinery could disrupt energy supplies across Central Europe: but one country could face a serious energy crisis.