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.
Budapest’s iconic tram dethroned as world’s longest after 8 years

For eight years, Budapest held the world record for the longest tram, but new arrivals in Germany have now claimed the title.
#Germany #Budapest #tram #travel
Historic cold snap hits Hungary: Temperatures plummet to record lows

One of the coldest readings was documented on the Bükk Plateau, marking a historic low for the region.
#weather #winter #frost #cold
Is life better on the other side of the border? New data on the number of Hungarians in Austria

Hungarians are one of Austria’s largest foreign communities: here's the new data on how many Hungarians live in the country.
#Austria #travel #population
Attention: Train disruptions at Budapest’s Nyugati railway station, several trains modified, cancelled

This morning, train services at Budapest’s Nyugati railway station were severely disrupted due to a switch failure caused by a shunting train.
#Budapest #Nyugati #travel #train
Shocking forecast: Hungary’s population to plummet by 2.2 million by 2100

A recent United Nations population projection paints a grim picture of Hungary's demographic future.
#population #demographics
Hungary’s economic outlook for 2025: here’s what experts have to say on inflation, forint exchange rate

Read what analysts predict for 2025 below.
#inflation #exchangerate #money #economy
Russian intelligence warns of potential Ukrainian terror attacks in Hungary, Europe

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service issued a statement claiming that Ukraine may be planning terrorist attacks on Russian diplomatic missions in several European countries.
#Russia #Ukraine #terrorism
Budapest Airport concerned: Major traffic and public transport changes in Budapest due to renovations + MAP

Budapest is set to experience significant changes in traffic and public transport as major renovation projects commence at Budapest Airport and another busy section of the capital.
#Budapest #airport #renovation
Hungary as the perfect destination: Under EUR 10 a day for Austrian tourists

Hungary continues to be a popular choice for Austrian tourists seeking budget-friendly vacations with excellent value for money.
#Austria #tourism #travel #Budapest
FBI alert led Hungarian police to student planning school massacre

Hungarian authorities, acting on an FBI tip, prevented a potential school massacre.
#police #FBI #massacre #school