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
Articles: 3354
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Traffic, Travel

Truckers to block Hungarian-Serbian border over new EU entry rules, traffic to be diverted towards Romania

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⚠️ Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Montenegro are blocking the Hungarian-Serbian border on Monday in protest against new EU rules.

Energy

Hungary’s MOL to acquire majority stake of Serbia’s NIS from Russia: what this means for the region

Hungary’s MOL is taking control of Serbia’s NIS from Russia. Find out what this means for the region and investors:

Hetzmann Mercédesz
January 25, 2026

Hungarian Politics

Hungarian minister’s remarks link Roma community to train toilet cleaning: Roma teacher responds

Hungary’s transport minister János Lázár sparked outrage after saying the Roma community should clean train toilets if no migrants are available. A Roma teacher has responded with a powerful open letter:

Travel, Public transport, Tourism

Here’s how long border checks will take on the Budapest-Belgrade trains!

🚆 Planning to travel between Budapest and Belgrade by train? Authorities have now revealed how border checks will work on the new rail line, including where they’ll take place and what passengers should expect.

Hetzmann Mercédesz
January 25, 2026

Labour market, Crime

Man electrocuted by 6,900 volts in Samsung’s Hungarian factory: South Korean accused disappears

A near-fatal workplace accident at a Samsung factory in Hungary is at risk of ending without accountability after the accused South Korean supervisor failed to appear in court and is believed to have left the country.