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.
German far-right: Only Orbán can block Ukraine’s EU entry

“Only Orbán can stop Ukraine”: Alice Weidel backs Viktor Orbán as Europe’s last barrier to Kyiv joining the European Union.
Video: Tesla plunges into canal in Hungary

"Now this is something I have't seen before," said the person who recorded the video:
Hungary’s energy security at risk? PM Orbán summons emergency talks over pipeline halt

Government blames “Ukrainian energy blackmail” after the Druzhba pipeline halt, while Hungary blocks EU aid and looks to Croatia for alternative crude supplies:
Hungary’s President meets the Pope: Peace talks, private audience and a special gift at the Vatican

Hungarian President Sulyok Tamás presented Pope Leo XIV with a special gift during their meeting in Vatican City:
Hungarian Cardinal Péter Erdő undergoes multiple urgent surgeries, misses Lent events

Hungary’s leading Catholic figure, Cardinal Péter Erdő, is recovering in hospital after several urgent surgeries:
International Mother Language Day: Why the Hungarian language is one of Europe’s most unique treasures

Hungarian isn’t just difficult: it’s one of Europe’s most unique and fascinating languages. 🇭🇺 On International Mother Language Day, we explore what makes the magyar language so special, from its Finno-Ugric roots to its famously creative grammar.
Ruling Fidesz and challenger Tisza both secure signatures in all Hungarian constituencies on first day of campaign

Both Fidesz–KDNP and Tisza Párt say they collected all required signatures in Hungary’s 106 constituencies within hours of the campaign launch. The race to 2026 has officially begun. 🇭🇺
Orbán: Continuing the war is in Ukraine’s interest, Hungary may hit back with energy measures

As impossible as it sound, PM Orbán truly said that Ukraine benefits financially from prolonging the war.
Major overhaul planned for Budapest’s historic M1 metro!

🚇 Farewell to the old M1! Budapest’s historic Millennium Underground is set for a major overhaul and extension:
Earthquake felt near Hungary-Slovakia border

An earthquake struck near Dunaszerdahely on Saturday afternoon:





