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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.
BREAKING – Airbnb crackdown: Budapest’s party quarter bans short-term rentals
Erzsébetváros has quietly introduced strict new rules that practically ban new Airbnb rentals in residential buildings. What does this mean for Budapest’s housing market and tourism? Here’s the full story.
Austrian reports link Orbán’s son-in-law to Raiffeisen’s Russian subsidiary sale
Austrian media links István Tiborcz to a potential takeover of Raiffeisen’s Russian bank: but his company firmly denies the rumours. Here’s what we know so far.
Hungarian city shocked as naked parents drag child through streets in alleged “exorcism walk”
A shocking scene unfolded in Debrecen last weekend, when a naked couple dragged their crying child through the streets while shouting about demons:
23-metre giant from a small town chosen as Hungary’s Christmas tree
The Office of the National Assembly has once again selected the fir that will stand on Budapest’s Kossuth Square from the first Sunday of Advent until Epiphany:
Good news or a step backwards? Hungary’s parliament bans lab-grown meat
The government justified the decision on the grounds of protecting health, the environment, and traditional rural lifestyles, while supporters argue that the technology could provide a solution to future food challenges. What do you think?
Revealed: These nationalities buy the most property in Hungary – surprising countries in the top ranks
Who’s really driving foreign property demand in Hungary?
UK to introduce 20-year path to settlement: What Budapest’s international community should know
Temporary refugee status, stricter reviews, and a 20-year wait for settlement: Britain reveals sweeping asylum reforms inspired by Denmark.
Hungary misses out on 2026 World Cup after heartbreaking 3–2 defeat to Ireland
A last-minute heartbreak at the Puskás Aréna: Hungary’s 2026 World Cup hopes vanish against Ireland.
PM Orbán reveals whether Hungary would ever leave the European Union
Viktor Orbán finally answers the question: would Hungary ever leave the EU? He touched on several subjects in his latest interview.
High-speed police chase ends in tragedy in Budapest
Tragedy on Budapest roads: a high-speed chase ends in a fatal crash and serious injuries.