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.
Hungary’s energy security at risk? PM Orbán summons emergency talks over pipeline halt

Government blames “Ukrainian energy blackmail” after the Druzhba pipeline halt, while Hungary blocks EU aid and looks to Croatia for alternative crude supplies:
Hungary’s President meets the Pope: Peace talks, private audience and a special gift at the Vatican

Hungarian President Sulyok Tamás presented Pope Leo XIV with a special gift during their meeting in Vatican City:
Hungarian Cardinal Péter Erdő undergoes multiple urgent surgeries, misses Lent events

Hungary’s leading Catholic figure, Cardinal Péter Erdő, is recovering in hospital after several urgent surgeries:
International Mother Language Day: Why the Hungarian language is one of Europe’s most unique treasures

Hungarian isn’t just difficult: it’s one of Europe’s most unique and fascinating languages. 🇭🇺 On International Mother Language Day, we explore what makes the magyar language so special, from its Finno-Ugric roots to its famously creative grammar.
Ruling Fidesz and challenger Tisza both secure signatures in all Hungarian constituencies on first day of campaign

Both Fidesz–KDNP and Tisza Párt say they collected all required signatures in Hungary’s 106 constituencies within hours of the campaign launch. The race to 2026 has officially begun. 🇭🇺
Orbán: Continuing the war is in Ukraine’s interest, Hungary may hit back with energy measures

As impossible as it sound, PM Orbán truly said that Ukraine benefits financially from prolonging the war.
Major overhaul planned for Budapest’s historic M1 metro!

🚇 Farewell to the old M1! Budapest’s historic Millennium Underground is set for a major overhaul and extension:
Earthquake felt near Hungary-Slovakia border

An earthquake struck near Dunaszerdahely on Saturday afternoon:
Croatia’s Janaf rejects Hungarian government concerns, says it can fully supply Hungary with non-Russian oil

Croatia’s Janaf assures Hungary and Slovakia: no fuel shortages ahead 🚛🛢️Significant volumes of non-Russian oil are already on the move, and tests show the Adria pipeline can fully cover demand.
Hungary-Slovenia border crossing closed due to severe weather and fallen trees

🚧 Slovenian border crossing closed! Fallen trees and severe weather have blocked roads:





