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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.
Easy cash access for Hungarian users: Revolut and Wise raise free cash withdrawal limits!
More cash in your pocket! 💸 Revolut and Wise double free ATM withdrawals for Hungarian users:
Hungary’s lost decade: New documentary shows how opportunities slipped away under Orbán
What happens when historic opportunities slip away? 🎬 Direkt36’s new documentary A CSAPDA (The Trap) examines how Viktor Orbán’s government used (or failed to use) the EU funding and parliamentary supermajority it received in 2010. From healthcare and education to the economy and transport, the film reveals the real-life impact of political choices on everyday Hungarians. Watch it with English subtitles below:
Fidesz challenger Tisza Party maintains clear lead over ruling parties, undecided voters shrink in Hungary
A fresh poll by Idea Intézet shows the Tisza Party maintaining a clear lead over Fidesz–KDNP, while undecided voters are disappearing fast:
Fire at workers’ hostel near Budapest: bodies found in ruins after gas cylinder explosion – UPDATE: new victim
Deadly fire near Budapest: a workers’ hostel went up in flames in the early hours after a suspected gas cylinder explosion.
Valentine’s Day in Hungary: How Hungarians celebrate love on 14 February
How do Hungarians really feel about Valentine’s Day? 💐 From flowers and romantic dinners to scepticism and simple gestures, here’s how 14 February is celebrated across Hungary:
Weekend tram chaos in Budapest: Three major lines to run shorter routes, replacement buses coming
🚋 Weekend travel update: 3 Budapest trams will run on shortened routes on two Saturdays due to maintenance works in Buda!
Lufthansa strike disrupts Budapest flights: pilots and cabin crew walk out for 24 hours
Most Lufthansa flights between Budapest and Germany, including key routes, have been cancelled:
Best rooftop bars in Budapest with stunning views – a 2026 guide
Sky-high cocktails, panoramic sunsets and the most spectacular terraces in the Hungarian capital!
A brief history of Budapest’s most famous landmarks
Ever wondered what stories hide behind Budapest’s most famous landmarks? From royal castles to the iconic Parliament, here’s the history behind the buildings.
Valentine’s Day in Budapest: Romantic things to do in the Hungarian capital – a 2026 guide
Planning Valentine’s Day in Budapest? ❤️ Romantic dinners, thermal baths, Danube cruises and atmospheric walks: here are the best ways to celebrate love in the Hungarian capital.