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. 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 split by wild weather: Nearly 17°C temperature gap between East and West
🌦️ From winter chill to summer heat! Hungary saw a staggering 17°C temperature difference between east and west on Friday. 🌞🌧️ See where the wildest weather hit below.
Increasing number of Romanians moving to small Hungarian villages after EU accession
More and more Romanians are moving to small Hungarian villages in search of affordable homes and a better quality of life. 🏡 Thanks to Romania’s Schengen accession, commuting between Oradea and Hungary is now faster than ever. 🇭🇺🇷🇴 #CrossBorderLife #Hungary #Romania #Schengen
Sziget Festival 2025: Ticket prices, changes, and what to expect
🎶✨ Ready for the ultimate summer experience? Sziget Festival 2025 tickets are out now! With headliners like Post Malone, Nelly Furtado, Chappell Roan and Armin van Buuren, it’s going to be unforgettable. 🎉 Get your day tickets, passes, or VIP packages before they sell out! 🎟️ #Sziget2025 #FestivalSeason
American nuclear technology in Hungary? The country eyes American small nuclear reactors amid deepening US ties
🇭🇺⚡ Small American nuclear plants could soon power Hungary! As US-Hungary ties deepen, discussions in Washington point to new energy cooperation, smoother travel for Hungarians, and closer alignment on peace efforts. Here's what you need to know.
Emirates launches simulated travel experience for children with autism in Budapest
✈️💙 Emirates' autism-friendly travel program has landed in Budapest! Children on the spectrum and their families can now experience a stress-free "practice run" of flying—complete with check-in, security, and boarding—before the real journey begins. A huge step toward inclusive air travel! #AutismAwareness #InclusiveTravel #BudapestAirport #EmiratesAirlines
Turkish Riviera more affordable than Lake Balaton for Hungarian holidaymakers
Why pay more to stay local? 🇭🇺💸 More and more Hungarians are choosing the Turkish Riviera over Lake Balaton — and not just for the sunshine! ☀️ Discover how Türkiye offers better value, more comfort, and even lower prices than a summer at home. 🏖️✈️
#TravelTips #Hungary #BalatonVsTurkey
Property tax for foreign buyers could be imposed in Hungary
Could foreign property buyers soon face extra taxes in Hungary? A new law could give local municipalities more control over property ownership, especially in popular areas like Budapest and Lake Balaton. 🏡💰
Congratulations: Hungarian student admitted to two of the world’s best universities!
From Budapest to the world 🌍🇭🇺✨ A talented Hungarian student just got accepted to both MIT and Cambridge! Read her inspiring story of ambition, talent, and perseverance.
A royal tragedy: The short, shadowed life of King Matthias Corvinus’s first wife – Catherine died at 15
👑 A queen without a crown, a love never given a chance. The tragic fate of King Matthias Corvinus’s first wife, Catherine of Poděbrady, still haunts Hungarian history. Was it illness—or a fatal union—that sealed her fate at just 15 years old?
Emergency landing in Budapest: Ryanair flight to Sofia returns shortly after takeoff due to technical issue
A Ryanair flight bound for Sofia was forced to return to Budapest shortly after takeoff on.