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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. Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin each praised their countries' bilateral relations during the Russian leader's visit to Beijing. Follow DW for more. Hungary's new Prime Minister Magyar seeks to fix Poland ties Peter Magyar hopes to mend relations with Poland during his first state visit to Warsaw. What lessons could he learn from Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk? NATO planes down suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia A NATO military jet has shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone in Estonian airspace. As Ukraine targets Russia's Baltic oil facilities more often and more intensely, more such drones are straying into allies' territory. Czechia: Uproar over Sudeten German gathering in Brno The first gathering of Sudeten Germans in Czechia since World War II is set to go ahead this weekend despite a political backlash that has exposed tensions over one of Central Europe's most painful historical legacies. Sweden orders 4 frigates from French company Naval Group Sweden plans to acquire four new frigates starting in 2030 in a deal worth billions. They will be the largest surface warships in Sweden's navy. The newest NATO member is rushing to build up its military capabilities. Young Czechs drink less beer but risk other addictions The Czech Republic, the beer world champion, has seen a record decline in consumption. Younger generations are drinking less. Breweries are worried, but health experts say it's good news. Germany stakes claim in new space race German companies of all sizes and all over the country are developing satellites and space applications. They want to be part of the lucrative industry, which is increasingly crucial for civilian and military purposes. Could Romania and Moldova reunite? Moldovan leader Maia Sandu and her Romanian counterpart Nicusor Dan want to reunite their countries. Is that a realistic scenario? Islamic feminism more widespread in Bosnia and Herzegovina Many Bosnian Muslim women want to attend mosque on Fridays and to play a greater role in decision-making. Slowly the official structures of the Islamic Community are changing.