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.
Young Hungarian police officer dies after being struck by a car on duty

A young Hungarian police officer has died after being struck by a car while on duty near Veszprém.
Suspected arson at Israeli-linked arms factory in Czechia forces PM to turn back mid-flight

A suspected terror attack on an Israeli-linked arms factory in Czechia forces PM Andrej Babiš to turn back mid-flight to Budapest:
Putin-linked figure set to oversee Hungary’s election monitoring

Here's why Putin’s former interpreter overseeing Hungary’s elections is raising concerns:
Teen bomb threat shocks Budapest school: three minors detained

A minor called in a bomb threat to his Budapest school:
Hungary’s fuel crisis deepens: independent petrol stations warn of protests, shortages and collapse

According to petrol stations, the current crisis is even worse than in 2022. Protests, closures, and strict limits on refuelling could be coming as margins collapse and promised support fails to arrive.
Düsseldorf-Budapest Eurowings flight forced to land in Vienna

A Eurowings flight from Düsseldorf to Budapest made an emergency landing in Vienna after declaring a 7700 distress signal mid-air.
Shocking: Hungary’s society is dramatically distorted, lower classes surge drastically

Hungarian society has deteriorated so much over the past four years that even ELTE researchers were left stunned by the scale of the change.
Trends in Hungarian real estate for expats in 2026

In 2026, the Hungarian real estate market continues to evolve, influenced by economic trends, international investment and the growing expat community.
Opening a bank account in Hungary: What you need to know

Moving to a new country involves plenty of paperwork, and one of the first practical steps for many newcomers is opening a bank account. Let us help you with the most important pieces of information!
Trump asks allies to protect Strait of Hormuz, a crisis triggered by his Iran offensive

After US (and Israeli) strikes on Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump is calling on allies to protect the crucial shipping route.





