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.
New military alliances appear in the Balkans — and Hungary has also joined one

Tensions are rising in the Balkans as new informal military alliances take shape — some even cutting across NATO and EU lines. Hungary is now part of a growing security bloc, raising serious geopolitical questions. What does this mean for the region?
Not getting home for Easter? Wizz Air passengers stranded in Madrid for nearly 20 hours – UPDATE: Wizz’s response

✈️ Stranded in Madrid: Wizz Air passengers heading to Budapest waited nearly 20 hours due to a delayed flight—just before Easter weekend. Families with kids were left sleeping on airport floors. Read more about the ordeal here 👇
Travelling from Hungary? Good news: Flights are now cheaper than last year across Europe!

✈️ Travelling from Hungary in 2025? You’re in luck! Airfares are dropping across Europe—even with nearly full flights. Thanks to tax changes and shifting demand, destinations like Naples, Malta, and Athens are cheaper than last year.
Delayed dreams: Wizz Air’s new long-haul jet faces another setback, impacting passengers’ plans

✈️ Wizz Air passengers waiting for new long-haul routes—including direct flights to India—will have to wait even longer. The delivery of the airline’s highly anticipated A321XLR aircraft has been delayed again, and that could mean changes, layovers, or limited capacity. Here’s how it could affect your travel plans. 👇
Hungarian message echoes through circuses worldwide on World Circus Day

🌍✨ A powerful message from Hungary echoes in circuses around the world this weekend, celebrating unity, trust, and the magic of the human spirit.
On World Circus Day, Péter Fekete reminds us all: yes, it is possible — without hate, without war, working together as one. ❤️🎪
Sensational Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti to perform in Budapest!

🎤 Eros Ramazzotti returns to Budapest!
The legendary Italian singer will perform in Budapest next year as part of his Una Storia Importante world tour. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of timeless hits and emotional connection. 🇮🇹🎶
Hungarian government official calls expats ‘traitors’ for leaving the country

“If you leave Hungary and don’t come back, you’re a traitor”—this was the message cadets received from a top military official. The Defence Ministry? Dodged the question.
Major Hungarian ID card to be phased out: What is the government up to?

🚨 The government is scrapping an important personal document — but why now, and what will replace it? 🤔
Find out what’s changing and what it could mean for you 👇
Budapest Airport braces for Easter weekend rush: Travellers advised to arrive early!

✈️ Record crowds expected at Budapest Airport over the Easter weekend! Passengers are urged to arrive at least three hours before departure as the airport gears up for a major surge in traffic. Here’s what to expect and how the airport is preparing.
Why didn’t Hungary arrest Netanyahu? ICC wants answers

🇭🇺⚖️ ICC presses Hungary over Netanyahu’s Budapest visit:
The International Criminal Court wants to know why Hungary didn’t arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu during his recent trip to Budapest—despite an active ICC warrant. The visit came just as Hungary announced plans to exit the court.
🗓 Response deadline: May 23.
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