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.
One dead and 25 injured in explosion at Madrid bar

On Saturday, a powerful explosion struck the Puente de Vallecas district of Madrid.
Video: Wizz Air plane crashes on runway in Prague

Passengers on a Wizz Air flight from London to Prague experienced a terrifying landing when the plane’s tail struck the runway. Watch the video below:
Did Orbán hear? Trump is “shocked” some NATO members still buy Russian oil

The US president finds it shocking that there are still NATO member states buying Russian oil.
Could you afford it? This is how much a private nuclear bunker costs in Europe

An increasing number of people are seeking private nuclear bunkers in Europe as geopolitical tensions rise. But how much does survival cost, and which country offers the safest refuge in the event of a nuclear attack?
Cost of ESTA to nearly double for travellers to the US, including Hungarians

From the end of September, the cost of travelling to the US will rise sharply as the ESTA fee almost doubles.
Threat at our doorstep: Russian drone violates Romanian airspace, fighter jets scrambled

Another Russian drone breached NATO airspace, prompting the Romanian Air Force to scramble F-16s and issue an alert to residents.
Half-price slices at Night of Neapolitan Pizza return this September to Budapest!

The Night of Neapolitan Pizzerias returns on 19 September, delivering authentic Neapolitan pizzas at half price across Hungary.
29 hours on a plane: The world’s longest direct flight launches this year

China Eastern Airlines is set to launch the world’s longest non-stop commercial flight this December, covering over 19,000 km in up to 29 hours! Here's where you can fly:
Tourists raise safety concerns in Budapest’s popular districts

Tourists love Budapest’s beauty and culture, but many are raising concerns about public safety in the city’s busiest districts:
Where compasses fail: What are the ‘blackout zones’?

The trusty compass fails in parts of the world due to magnetic anomalies: discover where and why!





