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.
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.
Foreign tourists scammed in Budapest bar: EUR 630 charged for a single beer

The tourist had not ordered the drink; it was presented as a complimentary gesture, only to later appear on the bill at an exorbitant price.
Sensational bronze: Hungarian men’s 4×400m relay sets national record at World Indoor Championships in Nanjing – VIDEO

In a historic achievement, the Hungarian men's 4×400 meters relay team clinched the bronze medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing.
Important: Traffic and public transport changes in Budapest for Hungary vs. Türkiye match at Puskás Aréna today

Today at 6 PM, the Puskás Aréna in Budapest is hosting the UEFA Nations League football match between Hungary and Türkiye.
WATCH: Hungarian foreign minister Szijjártó criticises allies, spares Russia in interview with Russian media

In a recent interview with Russia Today, Péter Szijjártó criticised European allies while avoiding any negative comments about Russia.