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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.
Hungarian traditions you might encounter in everyday life
🇭🇺 Ever wondered what makes daily life in Hungary so unique? Discover the charming traditions that Hungarians keep alive every day: whether at home or abroad. 👣✨
Russian citizens receiving Hungarian citizenship double since Ukraine war began
🇷🇺📈 The number of Russians receiving Hungarian citizenship has doubled since the war in Ukraine began—while fewer Ukrainians are applying.
Lagging behind in Europe: Every third Hungarian train ran late in 2024, data shows
🚆 Frustrated by late trains? You’re not alone. New figures reveal that every third MÁV train ran late in 2023, with delays nearly doubling since 2019. Meanwhile, Hungary’s aging rail fleet lags behind even Romania and Bulgaria.
Attention! Budapest metro operation changes: here’s what to know about the new timetables
🚇 The timetables of three Budapest metro lines are changing today: find out how below.
Silent march in Budapest on 1 June to protest Hungary’s proposed law targeting independent media and NGOs
Today, a silent march will take place in Budapest to protest a new bill that threatens independent media and civil society.
Expect flight delays again this summer: How to prepare for travel disruptions
✈️ Flying this summer? Brace yourself for potential delays and cancellations across Europe — but don’t panic. Hungary’s air traffic control and Wizz Air are stepping up preparations to prevent chaos. Find out what’s changing, what your passenger rights are, and how to stay prepared if travel plans go sideways. 🧳
Soon open to passenger traffic: Balaton airport gets major upgrade with huge investment
✈️ Big changes are coming to the airport at Lake Balaton!
Accident at Budapest railway station: Luxury car crashes, takes out road sign
Wrecked luxury car, shattered road sign: here’s what happened.
Outrage in Budapest: BKK officer assaulted while colleague looks on – VIDEO
Shocking scene at Blaha Lujza Square: A female BKK officer was violently attacked while her male colleague stood by and watched.
Real estate rollercoaster: Where prices still climb and where they don’t in Hungary
Hungary’s real estate market experienced a dramatic boom in early 2025, with prices and transaction volumes surging to decade highs. However, by late spring, the market had largely stabilised or even cooled in several regions, with interest and activity retreating…