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.
Emergency collision in Budapest: Ambulance crashes into car at intersection – VIDEO

A dramatic collision between an ambulance and a private vehicle in Budapest, was caught on camera and widely shared online.
Even run-down apartments now come with sky-high prices in Budapest

Even dilapidated apartments in Budapest are now commanding extremely high prices.
EasyJet expands winter routes from Budapest to France!

EasyJet has announced the addition of two new French destinations to its winter schedule from Budapest.
Hungary officially passes anti-LGBTQ+ law, banning Pride: Thousands protest – PHOTOS, VIDEO

The move has been met with international condemnation, highlighting concerns about Hungary's commitment to democratic values and human rights.
Budapest-Belgrade railway completion announced: here’s when the railway will be operational

The Hungarian section of the Budapest-Belgrade railway, a crucial transportation link between Central Europe and the Balkans, is nearing its completion. According to recent announcements, the railway line is expected to become operational by the end of 2025 or early…
A whole quarter could secede from Budapest: Residents cite neglected infrastructure

Residents of a Budapest district have initiated a signature collection campaign aiming to hold a referendum on seceding from the capital.
VIDEO: Wizz Air baggage handler suspended after shocking luggage mishandling at Gatwick

A baggage handler at London's Gatwick Airport has been suspended after a video surfaced showing him forcefully hurling suitcases from a Wizz Air aircraft's cargo hold.
Purchase limits, rising prices: downsides to the price margin caps in Hungary

While the government hails the newly-introduced measure as a success, citing significant price drops for many goods, there are underlying issues that suggest the policy may not be as effective as claimed.
New property purchase rules in Hungary: can locals ban non-local residents from buying in?

The Hungarian government is exploring measures to regulate property purchases, potentially allowing local councils to limit sales to non-residents.
Proposed Budapest Pride ban bill: Participants face penalties, assembly rights in danger – UPDATE

In an attempt to ban Pride parades, Orbán's Fidesz has submitted a proposal to amend the country's assembly law. Critics view the fact that Orbán as happy to receive Alice Weidel of AfD (a lesbian woman) as a double standard, where Orbán appears to embrace LGBTQ+ individuals from abroad while actively working to restrict their rights at home.