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.
280 days left: Orbán’s challenger Magyar launches his party’s election campaign

🇭🇺 “Back on Hungarian soil. Reporting for duty.” — Péter Magyar returns from vacation and launches the Tisza Party’s campaign for the 2026 elections.
Free beach access at Lake Balaton? Here’s how to swim for free at several popular resorts

Want to enjoy Lake Balaton without breaking the bank? Several popular resorts now offer free or discounted beach access—if you time your swim just right.
Earthquakes rock Hungary: Stronger tremor hits the region – Is more coming?

A 3.6-magnitude earthquake rocked the Csongrád area Saturday night. Here's what to expect.
Serious bus crash in Hungary injures 19, including children

Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
PHOTOS: Iconic bath complex reopens after months-long closure and civil cooperation

The iconic bath complex partially reopens after months-long closure, thanks to a major community effort involving volunteers and local businesses.
Hungary launches new night trains from Budapest for summer travellers!

MÁV launches new night trains from Budapest, making it easier for festival-goers and tourists to return home late at night.
Revolut suspends certain services immediately in Hungary: here’s why

Using Revolut in Hungary? You might be affected.
Thousands of workers affected: Hungarian government orders mass cost-cutting at state-owned companies

The government has ordered immediate cost reductions at most state firms, affecting thousands of workers — but 30 companies have been spared.
Chaos on the road to Budapest Airport: Travellers urged to leave an hour earlier amid roadworks, airport bus affected too

✈️ Flying from Budapest soon? Prepare for serious delays as massive roadworks on the M4 near Budapest Airport could add over an hour to your travel time.
Hungary’s extreme drought sparks devastating wildfires, destroying hundreds of hectares of crops and property – PHOTOS

Record-breaking drought and extreme heat have sparked massive wildfires across Bács-Kiskun County, destroying over 500 hectares of crops and farmland.





