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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 and plushies. 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.
Future of Budapest’s ‘Beach Above the City’ in doubt after state takeover – photos
The future of one of Budapest’s most beloved summer spots is uncertain after the Hungarian state took control of the site. The former operators say they have no information yet about what will happen to the popular “beach above the city".
Orbán family threatened: Ukrainian ex-MP warns the Hungarian PM over Ukraine policy
PM Orbán called his family after a Ukrainian ex-MP threatened him and his relatives, warning them to stay safe:
Watch out: Major traffic disruptions expected in Budapest for 15 March celebrations
🚦 Traffic alert: Budapest will face major road closures and no-parking zones during March 15 celebrations. Plan your route carefully and expect delays across multiple districts!
Ukraine stops cash transport through Hungary, calls Druzhba pipeline delegation “tourists”
Ukrainian banks are reconsidering their cash transport routes through Central Europe after Hungary seized a cash convoy; meanwhile, Ukraine says the Hungarian team sent to examine the Druzhba oil pipeline has no official status, meaning Kyiv considers them “tourists”, not a delegation.
Paedophile Hungarian director to be released from prison: one abuse victim died by suicide
János Vásárhelyi served an eight-year sentence for sexually abusing at least ten underage boys between 2004 and 2016.
Hungary risks EU fines: Brussels demands end to construction material export restrictions
Hungary has two months to comply with an EU court ruling, or face potential fines over construction material export limits:
Budapest transport operator forced to take out huge emergency loan as city cash reserves run dry
Budapest’s transport operator is taking a huge euro loan as the capital’s cash reserves run dangerously low:
Asian guest workers appear among waiters: Hungary’s hospitality sector struggles to fill jobs
Asian guest workers now serve tables in Hungary as restaurants struggle to find staff before the busy tourism season:
Heading to Budapest for the 2026 Champions League final? Here’s how the city plans to move tens of thousands of fans
⚽🚇 Coming to Budapest for the 2026 Champions League final? Good news: the city is working to ensure that fans attending the final can use Budapest’s public transport network with their valid match ticket!
Politico: EU has a backup plan to fund Ukraine even if Orbán continues blocking the loan
EU countries are prepared even if Hungary continues to block a major EU loan package intended to support Kyiv during the war.