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.
Good news for those wanting to buy property: December brought a drop in Budapest prices!

Thinking about buying property in Budapest? After months of rapid growth, the Hungarian capital's property prices dropped in December.
Long-awaited airport rail link project finally kicks off: Fast track from the capital to Budapest Airport!

It’s happening at last! ✈️ Hungary’s long-awaited airport railway is set to transform travel to Budapest Airport.
New blow to Hungary’s crypto scene: Two additional providers pull out of the country!

Two new international crypto providers are leaving Hungary. ⚠️
Hungarian state takes on EUR 3 billion in new loans

Hungary has raised EUR 3 billion in fresh borrowing through a successful eurobond issue:
Expect extreme cold and drifting snow today in Hungary: Siberian cold arrives, temperatures plunge below −15°C

Forecasters warn of powerful winds, heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures Transport operators are taking emergency measures to keep services running.
Snow and freezing temperatures disrupt train services across Hungary: here’s what to know

Winter strikes again on Hungary’s railways.
Snow, freezing temperatures and technical faults are causing major delays and cancellations on multiple MÁV lines. Here’s where train services are still affected today:
Flu overtakes Covid in Hungary: Hospitalisations spike among children and elderly

For the first time this season, influenza has overtaken Covid as the main cause of hospitalisations in Hungary:
US military operation in Venezuela sparks diplomatic uncertainty for Hungary – UPDATE: FM Szijjártó reacts

Breaking: Donald Trump announces the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a US military operation. Hungary, which has long cultivated ties with the Venezuelan leader, now faces a complex diplomatic situation.
Budapest to pay the price: How Hungary’s 2026 budget plans could further drain local governments

Budapest could lose nearly HUF 100 billion in 2026 under Hungary’s expanding “solidarity contribution” system. Local governments warn of shrinking autonomy and rising financial pressure; consultations are promised, but only after the elections.
Swiss fire tragedy: Hungarian authorities comment on whether Hungarians were involved

Hungarian authorities have issued an official update following the deadly fire in Switzerland:





