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Madrid protestors target rising rents and housing shortage Housing has long ranked among voters' top concerns in Spain, where demand has risen due to tourism and immigration-driven population growth. Displaced Ukrainians risk home seizure under Russian law Russia is tightening control over property in occupied Ukrainian territories, requiring owners to register under Russian law. Many Ukrainians say returning to do so would put their safety and freedom at risk. Serbia: Police clash with protesters urging early elections Officers fired teargas and stun grenades as tens of thousands rallied against President Aleksandar Vucic's government. The demonstration went ahead despite the state rail operator canceling trains to and from Belgrade. Cyprus election expected to shake up national politics Cyprus goes to the polls to elect a new parliament on Sunday. The vote is expected to reshape the country's political landscape, weaken traditional parties and accelerate the rise of new anti-establishment movements. Czechia: Uproar over Sudeten German gathering in Brno The first gathering of Sudeten Germans in Czechia since World War II is happening this weekend, despite a political backlash that has exposed tensions over one of Central Europe's most painful historical legacies. What happened to jailed Belarus dissident Raman Pratasevich? In 2021, Belarus diverted a Ryanair plane to seize opposition journalist Raman Pratasevich. What has happened to him since, and why is he now seemingly supporting the Belarusian regime? Turkey: DW's Alican Uludag released, but trial continues A Turkish court has allowed DW reporter Alican Uludag to leave detention as his contentious trial opens. He is accused of having "insulted" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which in Turkey can carry a jail sentence. Latvia scrambles NATO jets in drone alert, the latest of several in Baltic Latvia's military said NATO planes responded to at least one drone flying in its airspace. It's the latest in a string of such incidents in the Baltic, one of which eventually toppled Latvia's government. Montenegro at 20: EU ambitions and Serbian ties Twenty years after seceding from the state union with Serbia, Montenegro is seen as a Western Balkan frontrunner for EU membership but remains marked by corruption, unresolved divisions and Serbia's political influence. Turkey targets press freedom in trial of DW's Alican Uludag DW correspondent Alican Uludag has been in custody in Turkey for three months, in part on charges of "insulting the president." He is set to appear in court for the first time on Thursday, though only via video link.