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.
Budapest public transportation ticket prices to increase, new ticket for 100E airport express

Budapest's public transportation ticket prices are set to rise soon, and a new, supplementary ticket will be introduced for those with monthly passes using the Airport Express (100E) line.
A Budapest landmark ranked among the world’s biggest tourist disappointments

Do you have the same opinion on this Budapest tourist attraction?
Top Hungary news: Closed border, new and cancelled flights, bath closure — 26 March, 2025

Slovakia closes border, one flight cancelled, 4 new announced, iconic bath closes, dino park and more!
Budapest’s most popular dino park reopens this week!

The DinoPark, one of Budapest’s top family attractions, invites everyone to an interactive prehistoric adventure!
Strike on the horizon? Budapest Airport dispute escalates as wage talks collapse

Strike might be on the horizon at Budapest Airport as a seven-day collective labour dispute has concluded without an agreement.
BREAKING: Slovakia closes borders with Hungary due to disease outbreak

No timeline has been provided for how long the restrictions will remain in place.
Budapest’s iconic Gellért Thermal Bath to close for years: here’s why

The closure has been deemed necessary.
Good news: Wizz Air announces 4 new routes from Budapest!

Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is expanding its services from Budapest Airport with the addition of four new destinations.
Several Chinese restaurants closed in Budapest due to hygiene violations

The competent authority ordered the temporary closure of multiple Chinese restaurants in Budapest due to severe food safety and hygiene violations.
Hungary’s margin cap backfires: Some food prices surge by nearly 50%

The primary goal is to protect consumers from excessive price hikes and ease financial burdens on households; however, early data suggests that the policy’s effectiveness is mixed, with both price decreases and unexpected price increases observed.





