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Ireland clears refinery blockade as fuel protests trigger nationwide shortages Authorities used force to reopen the country's only refinery, after days of disruption over petrol prices left fuel pumps dry and threatened emergency services operations. Hungary election: Orban faces tight race in pivotal vote Hungarians are heading to the polls in an election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. Opposition leader Peter Magyar has emerged as the biggest threat to Orban's grip on power. How much sway does Trump have over Hungarian voters? US President Trump has backed Hungarian PM Orban. It's unclear whether the endorsement will help in Hungary's election — the European hard-right has struggled with Trump's recent anti-Europe policies and threats. Russian Memorial human rights NGO labeled 'extremist' Russia's Supreme Court has labeled the human rights organization Memorial as "extremist." Experts say this represents a new level of repression in Russia. Ukrainian civilians abducted, tortured in Russian prisons Russia has been holding thousands of Ukrainian civilians behind bars for years, in breach of international humanitarian law. Families have been fighting for their loved ones to be released, some for more than a decade. Hungary: Scandal, fear and hope ahead of vote Fake news and a growing number of political scandals: Hungary hasn't seen an election this fraught since after 1989's collapse of the communist dictatorship. As Hungary gears up for a historic election, DW answers a few key questions Hungary's election on April 12 is the most important for the state since 1989, and also of historic significance for the EU. DW takes a more detailed look. Ukraine: Russia's Putin declares Easter ceasefire Russian President Putin has announced a ceasefire in its war in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter holiday. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said his country will "act accordingly" during the truce. Ukraine and Syria tighten relations Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Syria was not only a diplomatic gesture but motivated by strategic considerations regarding Russia, once a strong supporter of the Middle Eastern state. Hungary election: Voters want new EU approach, but tough Ukraine stance, poll shows A new poll ahead of Hungary's election suggests that most voters want at least minor changes to ties with the EU. But it also found skepticism of financial support for Ukraine, and voters prioritizing domestic issues.