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.
Man steals car with 5-year-old still inside near Budapest: child abandoned kilometres away – video

A man stole a car outside a nursery, not realising (or not caring) that a 5-year-old boy was still inside.
Productivity and caffeine: Top coffee shops in Budapest for digital nomads – a 2026 guide

Fast Wi-Fi, plenty of sockets and great coffee: here’s where to work remotely in Hungary’s capital!
Sziget Festival drops massive line-up bombshell: 40+ new global stars heading to Budapest! – video

With such a diverse and star-studded programme, Sziget 2026 is already shaping up to be one of Budapest’s biggest parties yet!
Budapest-Belgrade railway finally reveals ticket price, launch dates and full timetable

The long-awaited Budapest–Belgrade railway is finally launching! Read our article for information on ticket prices and timetable.
Cross-border train travel between Hungary and its southern neighbour just got easier!

🚆 Good news for commuters!
The Bali beacon: Is the “Island of Gods” still the promised land for Hungary’s remote workforce?

🌴💻 Bali in 2026 is more than an escape: it’s a launchpad for Hungarian professionals seeking productivity, wellness, and global networking. Below, you can discover how to balance private villas, yoga mornings, and street-food meals with Central European work hours.
Huge changes to European travel on the way: Stricter controls and new visa rules approaching

The European Commission has unveiled a new five-year plan for migration, asylum, and visa policy. Here's what we know.
Hungary storm into women’s Water Polo Euro semi-finals after crushing Israel

Hungary’s women’s water polo team are through to the European Championship semi-finals after a crushing win over Israel in Funchal:
Flu cases surge in Hungary: over 250,000 seek medical help in a week as children hit hardest

Flu cases are soaring in Hungary: more than 250,000 people sought medical help in just one week, with children the most affected and hospital admissions rising fast.
Hungary’s newest crime map: The most dangerous towns and safest counties revealed

Think Budapest is Hungary’s crime capital? Think again! 🕵️♂️ See which counties and towns top the 2025 crime map, and where it’s safest to live.





