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.
Shopping mall Budapest guide: Best places for shops, restaurants and city convenience

Visiting Budapest and need a shopping break? 🛍️ From fashion brands to food courts and late opening hours, here’s your complete guide to the best malls in the city, all in one place.
Save smart: Money-saving tips every tourist should know in Hungary! – a 2026 guide

Visiting Hungary doesn’t have to break the bank 💰 From public transport hacks to local dining spots and free attractions, here are the top tips for tourists to save money while exploring Budapest and beyond.
Budapest tram guide 2026: Routes tourists actually use to explore the city easily

Discover the best Budapest tram routes tourists actually use. Learn which lines offer scenic views, how tickets work and how to use the tram service to reach top sights easily.
Urban Betyár turns 10: where Hungarian heritage meets fine dining in the heart of Budapest

A restaurant, a museum and a slice of Hungarian history under one roof: Urban Betyár celebrates its 10th birthday in Budapest.
Hungarian currency guide: Everything visitors and expats need to know about money in Hungary

Forint or euro? Cash or card? 💰 Here’s everything travellers and expats need to know about Hungary’s currency, exchange rates and paying in Budapest.
Hungarian Olympic chiefs replace Russian-born skaters after political backlash

Hungary’s flag-bearer plans changed at the last minute:
Cheap Russian oil, expensive Hungarian fuel: drivers pay more than Austrians despite government strategy

Hungarian drivers may be paying more at the pump than their western neighbours, as fresh data show fuel is now cheaper in Austria than in Hungary, despite Budapest’s continued reliance on discounted Russian crude:
Shots fired at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago: Armed intruder killed at guarded gate

Security officers stand guard outside Mar-a-Lago after an armed intruder was shot dead while attempting to breach the perimeter of Donald Trump’s Florida residence:
Hungary could see its first thunderstorm of the year soon!

Hungary may experience its first thunderstorms of the year in days, with isolated showers and wind gusts over 60 km/h possible!
Hungary blocks EU sanctions package over halted Ukrainian oil deliveries

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó says Hungary will veto the EU’s next sanctions package unless Ukraine restores oil deliveries.





