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.
How medieval Hungarian villages looked before the Ottoman occupation: A digital reconstruction

For the first time, we can catch a glimpse of the medieval Hungarian countryside as it looked 500 years ago
#medieval #history #video #research
Wizz Air leaves 14-year-old Icelandic boy behind while group returns home from Rome

The problem stemmed from overbooking. The 14-year-old boy and his mother received no assistance from the airline.
#WizzAir #travel #Italy #Iceland
U.S. imposes sanctions on 2 Hungarian entities with Russian ties

One of the entities manufactured weapons for the Russian military.
#sanction #UnitedStates #Russia #war #Ukraine
Official: Brussels leaves Hungary and Slovakia to handle Lukoil sanctions alone

The European Commission has refused to mediate between Hungary, Slovakia, and Ukraine regarding the sanctions Kyiv imposed on the Russian oil company Lukoil, according to an EU spokesperson on Friday. This decision leaves the two EU member states without any…
Warning: Traffic disruptions on Budapest’s busy Andrássy Avenue due to festival

Due to a festival, Budapest's iconic Andrássy Avenue will see traffic restrictions.
#festival #Budapest #traffic
Budapest baths risk closure amidst political and financial tensions

According to an expert, several smaller baths in Budapest face potential closure.
#bath #spa #swimming #summer #Budapest
High-end parking craze in Budapest: Buyers shell out millions for premium garages

The most expensive garage is listed at an astounding HUF 229 million (EUR 580 thousand).
#garage #parking #car #travel #property #investment
Body searches, degrading practices: Hungarian freshman camp under fire for harsh treatment and military-style discipline

Outrageous reports on BME's freshman camp: degrading practices, body searches, bathroom breaks measured with stopwatches.
#camp #university #education
PHOTO GALLERY, VIDEO: Spectacular Budapest fireworks in photos

Check out some photos and a video of this year's 20 August fireworks in Budapest!
#Budapest #NationalDay #20August #fireworks
Breaking: Budapest fireworks delayed to 10 PM due to storm

Take care if you're in Budapest right now.
#Budapest #fireworks