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.
Austrian men attacked for their Jewish faith at Hungarian rest stop

Two Austrian men were subjected to a violent attack at a rest area on the M3 motorway in Hungary. They were targeted for their Jewish fate.
Slovakia and Austria close borders with Hungary: everything you need to know

Slovakia and Austria have implemented significant border restrictions with Hungary. Find the lists of the closed border crossings with maps below.
Shocking footage: Red liquid bubbling up from cattle buried after foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Hungary

Disturbing images and videos surfaced online showing dark fluids seeping from the ground where the animals were interred.
U.S. tariffs on Hungary cite corruption concerns, straining ties despite Orbán-Trump alliance

The United States has cited systemic corruption in Hungary’s public procurement system as one of the reasons behind newly introduced tariffs on EU imports.
Strange Roman-era burial discovered in Hungary

Archaeologists have uncovered unusual burial practices during the excavation of around seventy graves belonging to a Roman-era Sarmatian cemetery.
More and more Member States in the EU would sanction Hungary

An increasing number of member states advocate for sanctions against Hungary due to its repeated breaches of EU values.
Iconic Budapest garden pub closes: hotel development cuts its legacy short

Budapest bids farewell to one of its iconic cultural and social hubs as the venue permanently closes to make way for a hotel development.
Why Hungary and Slovakia could suffer the most from Trump’s tariffs

Trump's new measures are expected to have significant repercussions for the economies of Hungary and Slovakia. Here's why.
Palestinians slam Hungary’s withdrawal from ICC as Hamas issues strong condemnation

Hungary's decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) has triggered widespread condemnation from Palestinian authorities and human rights organisations.
A taste of home: Hungarian pastry shops in the US

For Hungarians living abroad and those curious about Hungarian culture, pastry shops and cafés offer a nostalgic taste of home. Here are two iconic Hungarian-inspired pastry shops in the US!