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.
Forint plummets to over 403 against euro, hitting 2-year low

On Wednesday afternoon, the Hungarian forint dropped to over 403 against the euro, marking its weakest level since September 2022.
#forint #euro #currency #money
Slovakia terminates decades-old citizenship agreement with Hungary

Slovakia has officially decided to terminate its citizenship agreement with Hungary, which was originally signed in 1961.
#citizenship #Slovakia
New Hungarian airline set to launch by late 2024!

A new Hungarian airline, Hungary Airlines, is expected to take off by the end of 2024, potentially receiving its operational license soon.
#airline #airport #travel
Hungary becomes EU’s most expensive state to run all the while underfunding healthcare

Hungary allocates disproportionately high sums to operating the state while underfunding vital sectors like healthcare and education.
#state #propaganda #healthcare #education #money
‘Isten segítsen’ – An American warship’s message to Hungarian freedom fighters in 1956

Read the story of a peculiar photo that surfaced a few weeks ago from Canada: a distant message to Hungarians from 1956, taken from an American aircraft carrier.
#revolution #1956 #history
Attention! Budapest M2 metro to operate on a shortened route

Due to maintenance work, the M2 metro line will only run between the Déli railway station and Puskás Ferenc Stadium stations from tomorrow.
#metro #BKK #publictransport #travel
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Retro-themed hotel to open in Debrecen with a nod to the ‘60s and ‘70s

A new retro-themed hotel is set to open in Debrecen, bringing the nostalgic vibes of the 1960s and 1970s to Hungary’s second-largest city.
#Debrecen #hotel #tourism
23 October: Which stores will be open during Hungary’s national holiday?

There are some stores that will be open for those in need of essentials. Find everything you need to know about shopping on 23 October below.
#shopping #23October #NationalDay #opening
Hungary’s largest parcel network disappears: What it means for Hungary’s parcel delivery

Hungary’s parcel delivery landscape is undergoing significant change as the well-known Czech Packeta brand is set to disappear from the market. What does the future hold?
#parceldelivery #webshop #shopping
Secret neo-Nazi music festival held at Hungarian cultural centre under guise of birthday party

A 2-day international neo-Nazi music festival was held at the Petőfi Sándor Cultural Center in Csömör on 11 and 12 October, after the venue was rented under the pretence of hosting a private birthday party.
#neonazi #festival #music #birthday