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.
Gas flows from Hungary to Ukraine suddenly stop: here’s what’s behind it

Despite the political timing, the immediate stoppage is not the result of the Hungarian government’s new restriction.
More Hungarians now believe Orbán could lose as Tisza opens lead 10 days ahead of election

For the first time in over a year, more Hungarians believe Viktor Orbán could actually lose power:
Will guest workers stay in Hungary after the election? What Orbán and Magyar promise

Will guest workers still be able to stay in Hungary after the 2026 election? 🇭🇺 Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar are offering very different visions, here’s what foreign workers in factories, logistics and construction should know about permits, renewals and future recruitment.
Is Hungary safe for tourists? What travellers should know before visiting Budapest and beyond

Planning a trip to Budapest or elsewhere in Hungary? 🇭🇺 How safe is it really for tourists, solo travellers and families? Here's what visitors should actually know before they go.
‘I was told to ignore the truth and follow the narrative’: Ex-analyst lifts lid on Hungary’s pro-government think tank

A former insider lifts the lid on how Hungary’s pro-government think tank operates. How much influence do politics really have over “independent” analysis?
Car drives into pedestrians in England, many injured

A car ploughed into pedestrians in Derby, leaving seven injured: but what really happened, and why are counter-terrorism officers involved?
Budapest launches innovative home-sharing scheme pairing elderly residents with young tenants!

Could sharing a home solve two problems at once? Budapest is testing a new scheme pairing elderly residents with young tenants:
Markets price in Orbán’s challenger Magyar’s victory: Is optimism justified?

Investors seem confident about Hungary’s election outcome: are they right to be?
How Hungary’s election campaigns caused a hidden mental health crisis

Hungary’s election campaigns are more than political theatre: they’re creating a silent mental health crisis. Experts warn that fear-driven messaging can cause chronic stress, anxiety, and even physical illness.
Netflix prices jump in Hungary: subscribers face double-digit increase!

Using Netflix in Hungary? Here are some bad news for you:





