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.
Hollywood comes to Hungary: State-of-the-art virtual production facility launches

On 16 January, Hungary's first and Central Europe's largest virtual production studio complex, United Illusions, opened its doors near Budapest.
Farewell to the iconic Budapest Körszálló: The end of an era for Hotel Budapest
The iconic Körszálló, also known as Hotel Budapest, has officially closed its doors for good, marking the end of an era for one of the city's most emblematic landmarks.
Ukraine’s proposed ban on Russian oil transit raises concerns for Hungary and Slovakia

The Ukrainian parliament is considering a bill to halt the transit of Russian oil and gas through its territory, a move that could significantly impact Hungary and Slovakia.
Nigerian gang leader lived in luxury and lavished money in Budapest after scamming wealthy women

According to police investigations, many victims were manipulated into sending substantial sums of money, with one victim losing up to HUF 70 million (EUR 170,000).
Screams, terminated lease: Mystery deepens around missing Hungarian twin sisters in Scotland

The disappearance of 32-year-old twin sisters, Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, in Aberdeen, Scotland, continues to baffle authorities and family members as the search extends into its second week. The sisters were last seen on 7 January, around 2:12 AM, captured…
Orbán did not receive an invitation to Trump’s inauguration, confirms Hungarian government

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, like other foreign leaders, was not officially invited to the inauguration of Donald Trump as the next U.S. President on 20 January, according to Zoltán Kovács, State Secretary for International Communication.
Many Hungarians commute, becoming the largest group of foreign workers in Austria

Hungary has surpassed Germans to become the largest group of foreign workers in Austria.
Concerning: State-funded university spots in Hungary shrink drastically in 2025

The cuts will impact nearly all institutions, reflecting a broader trend of decreased state involvement in key sectors, including healthcare and education.
Budapest to be connected with a beautiful Gulf country with new flights

A new direct flight route between Budapest and a picturesque Gulf country will soon be available, as Jazeera Airways and Budapest Airport have signed an agreement.
Taxi strike paralyses Budapest today: Protest routes and key demands revealed

The streets of Budapest are bracing for disruption as taxi drivers plan a large-scale strike on 15 January.





