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
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Tourism, Budapest

Gellért Hill: Budapest’s iconic landmark of history, liberty and breathtaking views – a 2025 guide

From panoramic city views to hidden caves and powerful symbols of liberty, Gellért Hill is one of Budapest’s most iconic landmarks. Here’s why it should be on every visitor’s list:

Hetzmann Mercédesz
December 16, 2025

Tourism, Budapest, Hungarian Drinks

Café near me: where to find the best coffee spots in Budapest – a 2025 guide

From historic coffee houses to modern bakeries and cosy corner cafés, the Hungarian capital has something for every coffee lover!

Hetzmann Mercédesz
December 14, 2025

Traffic, Travel

Drivers in Hungary could save up to EUR 40 on motorway vignettes in 2026 – but many remain unaware

M1 Hungarian motorway expansion starts with traffic jams

🚗💸 Driving in Hungary in 2026? You could save up to HUF 15,000 on motorway vignettes.

Hetzmann Mercédesz
December 14, 2025

EU Relations

Polish FM says Orbán ‘earned the Lenin Order’, Hungarian FM Szijjártó fires back on social media

Diplomatic row goes public:

Labour market

Are guest workers at risk? Hundreds of jobs could go at Samsung’s battery plant in Hungary

Battery Recycling Plant Soskut Trial Run Permits Controversy guest workers

According to multiple sources, Samsung plans to cut up to 800 jobs at the Göd plant by the end of this year. Foreign guest workers appear to be the most vulnerable.

Hetzmann Mercédesz
December 14, 2025

Tourism

Looking for cheaper Christmas markets in Budapest and Hungary? Here’s where to go!

Looking for cheaper Christmas markets in Budapest and across Hungary? Skip the crowded city centre and discover district and provincial markets where mulled wine can cost as little as EUR 0.9 per decilitre.