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.

Joined: March 22, 2022
Articles: 3338
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Business, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Politics

Ukraine stops cash transport through Hungary, calls Druzhba pipeline delegation “tourists”

Ukrainian banks are reconsidering their cash transport routes through Central Europe after Hungary seized a cash convoy; meanwhile, Ukraine says the Hungarian team sent to examine the Druzhba oil pipeline has no official status, meaning Kyiv considers them “tourists”, not a delegation.

Hetzmann Mercédesz
March 11, 2026

Crime, Life

Paedophile Hungarian director to be released from prison: one abuse victim died by suicide

János Vásárhelyi served an eight-year sentence for sexually abusing at least ten underage boys between 2004 and 2016.

Business, Economy, EU Relations, Politics

Hungary risks EU fines: Brussels demands end to construction material export restrictions

Hungary has two months to comply with an EU court ruling, or face potential fines over construction material export limits:

Business, Budapest, Finance, Travel

Budapest transport operator forced to take out huge emergency loan as city cash reserves run dry

Budapest housing shock: These 2 districts are selling homes faster than ever

Budapest’s transport operator is taking a huge euro loan as the capital’s cash reserves run dangerously low:

Hetzmann Mercédesz
March 11, 2026

Business, Economy, Labour market, Tourism, Travel

Asian guest workers appear among waiters: Hungary’s hospitality sector struggles to fill jobs

guest workers waiters hungary hospitality

Asian guest workers now serve tables in Hungary as restaurants struggle to find staff before the busy tourism season:

Hetzmann Mercédesz
March 11, 2026

Life, Budapest, Budapest's public transport, Sport, Travel

Heading to Budapest for the 2026 Champions League final? Here’s how the city plans to move tens of thousands of fans

bkk puskás stadium match traffic public transport Champions League

⚽🚇 Coming to Budapest for the 2026 Champions League final? Good news: the city is working to ensure that fans attending the final can use Budapest’s public transport network with their valid match ticket!