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.
Scandal: Former altar boy speaks out about ties between Hungarian Deputy PM Semjén and Russian church leader accused of sexual harassment

Metropolitan Hilarion, a Russian church leader accused of sexual harassment, allegedly met Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén informally each month and maintained close ties with senior Hungarian officials.
A key feature is returning to the Revolut app in Hungary!

Hundreds of millions of forints’ worth of assets could soon be released.
The Hungarian passport has never been so valuable: it’s among the world’s strongest travel documents

According to the latest Henley Passport Index, Hungarian citizens can travel to 186 countries visa-free! Where do you think that places Hungary on the list?
Ryanair cuts flights across Europe due to rising taxes and airport fees: what happens to Budapest flights?

Due to soaring taxes and rising airport fees, Ryanair has decided to cancel numerous flights across several countries. Here’s what travellers from Hungary can expect:
Hungarian teen dies in Austria: rescue helicopter unable to land

A 19-year-old Hungarian tragically died in Austria following the failed landing of a rescue helicopter.
Who is Benjamin, and why is it bringing storms, gale-force winds, and rain to Hungary?

What is Benjamin doing in the country and why is it causing chaos throughout Europe?
Two Hungarians arrested in Bosnia and Herzegovina on suspicion of espionage: Special devices found in their possession

Two Hungarian men have been arrested in Bosnia and Herzegovina on suspicion of espionage:
“A plane can crash, a ship can sink” – Did you know Hungarian Communist leader Kádár was terrified of travelling?

János Kádár, First Secretary of the Hungarian Socialist Workers’ Party, ruled Hungary for over three decades, yet he never managed to overcome one thing: his fear of travelling.
Viktor Orbán secretly flew home from Croatia on a luxury jet: here’s what we know

Hungarian outlet 444 reported that Orbán returned from Brač on a $17 million private jet just minutes before joining an EU videoconference, then flew back to the island two days later on another NER-linked plane. Here's what we know.
Airlines unhappy as European Parliament backs passengers’ rights: larger cabin bags and higher compensation

Good news for EU air travellers! The European Parliament is pushing for stronger passenger rights:





