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.
Ex-husband charged with Japanese woman’s murder in Budapest: Arson, death list, and a chilling history of threats

David A. kept firearms in his ex-wife, Megumi's flat, which the woman had repeatedly expressed fear about. The man also had his own parents on his death list.
#murder #crime #Budapest
Hungary expands its thermal bath offerings with new medicinal waters and bath

In a significant development for Hungary’s renowned thermal tourism sector, the country has welcomed six new medicinal waters and one new thermal bath within a span of just four months. This expansion highlights Hungary’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its wellness…
Japanese woman’s death in Budapest: Police apologise for insensitive handling of domestic violence case

The Hungarian Police have issued a formal apology for their inappropriate communication regarding the case of the Japanese woman who died in an apartment fire in Budapest's 5th district.
Disastrous conditions: 2024 saw 7 years’ worth of delays at Hungarian railways

Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) reported its worst annual performance since adopting a revised delay-tracking methodology in 2018, with trains accumulating 6.9 years of total delays in 2024.
#MÁV #HÉV #statistics
Wizz Air launches Valentine’s Day flash sale: 50% off second tickets for limited time!

Where are you heading this Valentine's Day?
#WizzAir #promotion #discount #sale #tourism #travel
Hungary opens emergency lanes to revolutionise motorway traffic

The new system to be introduced on Hungarian motorways boosts traffic flow, shortening travel times and reducing congestion: but are drivers ready for it?
#motorway #traffic #travel #transport
Hungarians show alarming susceptibility to disinformation and conspiracy theories, regional study reveals

Hungary and Bulgaria emerged as hotspots for fact relativism – the belief that objective truths don't exist.
#conspiracy #Europe
Time Out reveals the world’s 50 best cities for 2025: Budapest shines at prestigious place

The Time Out magazine has unveiled its much-anticipated list of the world’s 50 best cities for 2025, with Budapest shining in a prestigious place:
Budapest Airport sets sights on North American, Indian, and Southeast Asian routes

Ambitious plans at Budapest Airport:
Warning: Major renovation begins on busy flyover in Budapest

The long-anticipated renovation of the Flórián Square flyovers in Budapest is set to begin, with the first phase starting soon.
#Budapest #traffic #renovation