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. 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.
Hungary–Sweden football match: Major traffic changes in Budapest ahead of the game on Friday

🚧⚽ Traffic restrictions around Puskás Aréna this Friday! Due to the Hungary–Sweden football match, expect road closures and public transport changes in Budapest.
Warning: Public transport to pause briefly in Budapest on Friday

🚌⏸ Budapest stops for 10 minutes!
This Friday, public transport in Budapest will pause for 10 minutes to highlight the importance of public services. Read more below!
The race continues: Tisza Party extends lead over ruling Fidesz

📊 Tisza Party pulls further ahead of Fidesz in latest poll. Check out the results below!
Moscow talks: Hungary and Russia prepare for further cooperation

🇭🇺🤝🇷🇺 Hungary and Russia are preparing new cooperation agreements in trade, science, and medicine — despite continued EU sanctions and diplomatic tensions.
VIDEO: Balaton town’s notorious “Greek Village” demolished to make way for new residential park

Balatonfüred’s infamous "Greek Village" is no more, and a brand-new residential park is rising in its place. Check out a video below!
Major overhaul of Hungary’s traffic code: What to expect in 2025

Big changes are coming to Hungary’s traffic code! 🚦 From new speed limits to safer streets for cyclists, kids, and e-scooters—find out how the updated KRESZ will affect everyone on the road.
Outrageous “journalism” in Hungary: Government-aligned newspaper publishes secret photos of women in short skirts

📸 “The shorter, the better”? A Hungarian newspaper has sparked outrage by publishing secret photos of women in short skirts—without their consent—and encouraging readers to do the same.
Hungary issues first heat alert of the season as temperatures soar

🔥 Hungary’s first heat alert of the summer is here!
Hollywood stars in Budapest: Dave Bautista arrives, more A-listers to follow

🌟 Hollywood takes over Budapest! Dave Bautista is already in town—and he's not alone for long.
What’s in the plans? Orbán invites controversial Bosnian Serb leader Dodik to Hungary

🇭🇺🇷🇸 Milorad Dodik, the president of Republika Srpska—wanted in Bosnia—has announced a working visit to Hungary at the invitation of PM Viktor Orbán.