Hetzmann Mercédesz
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.
Screams, terminated lease: Mystery deepens around missing Hungarian twin sisters in Scotland
The disappearance of 32-year-old twin sisters, Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, in Aberdeen, Scotland, continues to baffle authorities and family members as the search extends into its second week. The sisters were last seen on 7 January, around 2:12 AM, captured…
Orbán did not receive an invitation to Trump’s inauguration, confirms Hungarian government
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, like other foreign leaders, was not officially invited to the inauguration of Donald Trump as the next U.S. President on 20 January, according to Zoltán Kovács, State Secretary for International Communication.
Many Hungarians commute, becoming the largest group of foreign workers in Austria
Hungary has surpassed Germans to become the largest group of foreign workers in Austria.
Concerning: State-funded university spots in Hungary shrink drastically in 2025
The cuts will impact nearly all institutions, reflecting a broader trend of decreased state involvement in key sectors, including healthcare and education.
Budapest to be connected with a beautiful Gulf country with new flights
A new direct flight route between Budapest and a picturesque Gulf country will soon be available, as Jazeera Airways and Budapest Airport have signed an agreement.
Taxi strike paralyses Budapest today: Protest routes and key demands revealed
The streets of Budapest are bracing for disruption as taxi drivers plan a large-scale strike on 15 January.
Kaposvár club faces backlash after banning Turkish workers
According to the club's legal representative, the safety of their employees and guests "takes precedence over any rights of guest workers". Meanwhile, the Hungarian Helsinki Committee said that protecting guests "should be done through clear rules and individual sanctions, not by targeting an entire nationality".
Snow disrupts public transport in Budapest: Delays and detours announced
Budapest woke up to its first snowfall of the year on Wednesday morning, causing widespread disruptions to public transport and prompting warnings from authorities.
Burgenland court rules Austrian-Hungarian border closure unlawful
The closure of the border crossing between Ágfalva, Hungary, and Schattendorf, Austria, has been declared unconstitutional by the Burgenland Administrative Court.
Moldovan criminal injures 7 in Budapest car crash
The brother of a released Moldovan human smuggler caused a severe car accident in Budapest, injuring a seven-member family, including children, before fleeing the scene.