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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Foreign Affairs

Did Orbán get what he went to Washington for? Yes — But he forgot to mention it only lasts one year

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According to US sources, the announced "unlimited" exemption from sanctions is actually only valid for one year, and Hungary has committed to making a purchase of enormous value in exchange.

Energy

Orbán claims victory: Trump grants Hungary full sanctions waiver on Russian oil and gas

Orbán says Hungary has secured full, unlimited sanctions exemption on Russian oil and gas. Here’s what that means.

Foreign Affairs

Open endorsement at Trump–Orbán meeting: “I will support Orbán, I do not know his opponent”

Trump openly endorsed Orbán during their White House meeting, calling him a “fantastic leader” and pledging support in Hungary’s next election.

Hungarian Politics

Hungarian Tisza supporters mapped online – Fidesz politician visited one person’s home: Data leak scandal deepens

Data leak scandal deepens in Hungary: personal information of Tisza Party app users has appeared on a public map. A Fidesz politician even appeared outside the home of an affected person.

Budapest

58 children evacuated after man enters kindergarten with knife in Budapest

A knife-wielding man entered a kindergarten’s yard this afternoon:

Crime

Cold case breakthrough: Missing Hungarian man confirmed murder victim after 24 years

The shocking revelation came 24 years after the man vanished, when new information prompted investigators to reopen the case.

Hetzmann Mercédesz
November 7, 2025

Europe

EU tightens visa rules: No more multiple-entry visas for these travellers

From now on, certain individuals will no longer be eligible for multiple-entry visas, meaning that they will have to submit a new application for each trip.