* Winston Churchill, a politician both admired and criticised, was born 150 years ago
British nobleman, statesman, politician, soldier, journalist, writer, painter, historian, great orator, lover of cigars and scotch, Nobel Prize winner for literature, Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill was all of these. (more here)
* President Petr Pavel and his wife Eva on a working visit to the Commonwealth of Australia
During his five-day visit, the President of the Republic discussed the Czech Republic's cooperation with Australia with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Governor-General Sam Mostyn. On Saturday, they began their official visit to New Zealand. (more here a here)
* Revised estimate confirms Czech economic growth
According to the revised estimate, GDP grew by 0.4 % q-o-q and by 1.3 % y-o-y in Q3. Annual GDP growth was mainly supported by higher final consumption expenditure. (more here)
* Does it bother you that it's dark early? You can enjoy it at Prague Zoo
Prague Zoo presents a unique project in its outdoor spaces Light Zooprepared by Garden of Lights. Open Monday to Thursday from 17:00 to 20:00, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 17:00 to 21:00. (more here)
* 2x 33 by Tomáš Hejna: thirty-third publication in his Christ years
The talented, exceptionally hard-working and distinctive publicist is currently living his Christ years, so to speak, when at the age of thirty-three he is publishing his thirty-third publication. (more here)
* New EC and EU budget for 2025 approved, 6 % higher than this year
The European Parliament approves the new European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen and EU budget for 2025which includes more money for research. (more here)
* Black boxes from the plane that crashed in Vilnius will be taken abroad for analysis
According to the agency. Reuters Lithuania has found no evidence that sabotage caused the crash and considers technical problems to be the more likely explanation. (more here, here a here)
* A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon could bring temporary stability to the region
The Israeli cabinet approves a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, paving the way for an end to the nearly 14-month conflict, which is largely linked to the Gaza conflict. (more here)
* Voting for seats on the Executive Council of the Eastern European Group at the 29th Session of the OPCW
The United States appreciates the action of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in electing the Czech Republic and North Macedonia to seats on the Executive Board of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. (more here)
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