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.
Flood in Hungary: Danube peaks in Budapest, gradual recession expected

On Saturday, the Danube reached its highest level in Budapest at 5 AM with 830 centimetres.
#Danube #flood #water
Weekend traffic chaos expected in Budapest due to Ricky Martin’s concert and flooding
Budapest is bracing for a chaotic weekend as two major events collide: rising water levels and Ricky Martin’s much-anticipated concert.
#Budapests #Danube #flood #RickyMartin
Iconic Iron Maiden to rock Budapest in 2025 as part of their 50th anniversary tour

Would you like to see Iron Maiden in Budapest?
#IronMaiden #rock #music #concert
Wizz Air eyes expansion into India and Pakistan, with ambitious growth plans

After the airline's shares rose nicely on the London Stock Exchange, the company announced plans to launch in Pakistan as well as India within the next 6 to 12 months.
#WizzAir #travel #tourism #Pakistan #India
Floods disrupt Hungarian transport: All the latest bus and train timetable changes you need to know

Make sure to read the latest information before leaving home in the coming days.
#flood #Danube #bus #train #transport
European Union bypasses Hungarian veto for U.S. support in Russia sanctions

With the power to veto, any single member state could unfreeze Russian assets by halting the sanctions, so the EC is proposing solutions.
#EuropeanUnion #EuropeanCommission #Russia #UnitedStates #sanctions
Orbán family profits from Budapest-Belgrade railway renovation through quarry contracts

Beyond the known participation of Lőrinc Mészáros' companies, internal documents reveal that Viktor Orbán's direct family members have also profited from the massive state-funded development.
#BudapestBelgrade #Budapest #Belgrade #railway
Hungary targets foreign retailers: Government aims to curb Temu’s market domination

The Hungarian government is considering new measures to reduce the growing influence of foreign retailers like Temu.
#Temu #online #shopping #retail
Attention: Flood alert disrupts international train services, trains between Budapest and Vienna cancelled

"International passengers, please postpone your journey and do not depart!"
#flood #train #MÁV #travel
Budapest riverbanks to close on Monday evening, mayor warns of prolonged flood

In response to rising water levels on the Danube, Budapest authorities are preparing for serious flooding by closing the city's riverbanks.
#Budapest #flood #weather #Danube