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Hungary: Peter Magyar's election heralds thaw in EU ties Following the ouster of Russia-friendly Viktor Orban after 16 years, Europe is now waiting to see if his designated successor Peter Magyar can make good on his promises to repair ties with Brussels. Hacking women's political underrepresentation, Dutch-style Some 504 women were elected in recent Dutch local elections, with a "Vote for a Woman" campaign boosting their chances to gather preferential votes. Despite the record figure, women remain underrepresented. 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 concedes 'painful' defeat to Magyar Veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orban has acknowledged the landslide victory of Peter Magyar and his Tisza party in Hungary's parliamentary election. Magyar has promised sweeping reforms. 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.