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.
Hungary storm into women’s Water Polo Euro semi-finals after crushing Israel

Hungary’s women’s water polo team are through to the European Championship semi-finals after a crushing win over Israel in Funchal:
Flu cases surge in Hungary: over 250,000 seek medical help in a week as children hit hardest

Flu cases are soaring in Hungary: more than 250,000 people sought medical help in just one week, with children the most affected and hospital admissions rising fast.
Hungary’s newest crime map: The most dangerous towns and safest counties revealed

Think Budapest is Hungary’s crime capital? Think again! 🕵️♂️ See which counties and towns top the 2025 crime map, and where it’s safest to live.
Winter’s last laugh? Hungary set for rapid shift to spring-like temperatures

From snow boots to sunglasses? ❄️➡️☀️ Hungary is swapping winter for spring-like warmth midweek: check where the sunshine is heading first!
Budapest link emerges in newly released Epstein files: Király Street flat and young Hungarian woman mentioned

Budapest pops up in Epstein files:
Major change in banking in Hungary: You can now withdraw twice as much cash for free!

💸 Big change at Hungarian ATMs from today:
Budapest’s iconic Funicular and Chairlift launch new ticket system: Discounts included!

🚡 Big changes are coming to Budapest’s Budavári Funicular and Zugligeti Chairlift!
Late-night airport trips just got easier: Budapest adds smarter evening connections to airport bus

Landing late in Budapest? Good news: an airport bus is changing its route to make night transfers faster and hassle-free!
Budapest’s living costs soar: Affordable rents don’t mean easy life for residents

💸 Living in Budapest isn’t as cheap as it looks. Even with lower rents than Western Europe, rising housing and living costs are putting pressure on residents’ wallets. Can an average salary cover life in the Hungarian capital?
Strangers moving into your Airbnb? Budapest owners warn of a growing security nightmare

🚨 Budapest Airbnb owners are being targeted by strangers moving in and taking over flats:





