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.
Hungarian politicians caught up in Szőlő Street paedophile scandal: here’s what to know so far

A political firestorm has erupted in Hungary: the Szőlő Street juvenile facility scandal now implicates government leaders at the highest level. Here's what to know.
Ryanair moves to digital-only boarding passes soon: here’s what to know

Important change at Ryanair! Soon, you will no longer be able to board their flights with a paper boarding pass. Details below:
Working above the clouds: How much do Wizz Air pilots earn in 2025?

Wondering how much Wizz Air first officers and pilots earn? You've come to the right place:
Chaos in Budapest: Garbage collectors strike, waste collection halted

Chaos in Budapest: Garbage collectors went on strike on Wednesday morning, halting collection in several districts and cancelling bulk waste collection.
Norwegian man living in Budapest sentenced to 10 years for threatening massacre greater than Breivik’s

A Norwegian man living in Budapest was sentenced to 10 years for threatening a massacre greater than Breivik’s and possessing child pornography. Here's what he said in court:
Taxi drivers block Budapest today in protest against city regulations – UPDATE

Significant traffic disruptions are expected across Budapest today as taxi drivers stage a marching protest. Here are their demands:
Tragedy: 38-year-old Hungarian police detective dies suddenly

"Now he is part of the heavenly police force, smiling down at us and supporting our work from above."
Drivers can now use part of Hungarian motorway under construction: here’s why

Drivers can now use a short, temporary stretch of a motorway under construction: here's everything you need to know.
Attention: Flight cancellations and delays hit Europe airports after cyberattack

Major airports including Heathrow and Brussels face flight cancellations and delays after a cyberattack crippled their boarding systems.
Counter-terrorism report: Al-Qaeda significant threat to United States

A new report by the US National Counterterrorism Center warns that al-Qaeda remains a serious threat to the US.





