Week 47 recap on General News (November 18-24)

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* The renowned sculptor and medallist Marie Uchytilová dedicated her life to the memory of Lidice children

Marie Uchytilová, an exceptionally talented artist, academic sculptor, whose birth this year marks 100 years, was born on 17 January 1924 in Kralovice in the Pilsen region and died on 16 November 1989 in Prague. Her one-crown coin with a woman planting a lime branch was in every Czechoslovakian's wallet 30 years ago, but above all she was the author of one of the most impressive sculptures in the world - the Memorial to the Children's Victims of the War in Lidice. (more here)

* ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I issues arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant

Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court, sitting in the State of Palestine, unanimously issued two decisions rejecting the State of Israel's objections under Articles 18 and 19 of the Rome Statute. It also issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. (more here)

* The President of the Republic visited a meeting of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic

He attended the meeting, which had on its agenda the item entitled "Request of the President of the Republic for the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic to give its consent to the appointment of a judge of the Constitutional Court". Regional judge Dita Řepková will become a constitutional judge in December. Her nomination was supported by 71 out of 77 senators in the secret ballot. (more here)

* 1000 days: statement by the leaders of the European Parliament on Ukraine

The President of the European Parliament and the leaders of the political groups adopt a declaration. On Tuesday was held Extraordinary plenary session of the Parliament with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, held on the occasion of the 1,000 days since the full-scale Russian invasion. (more here)

* Lantern Festival at Beijing Park Horticultural Fair

The event not only showcases Beijing's rich history and culture, but also combines traditional values with the vitality and innovation of a modern city. (more here)

* Last few days to visit DinoPark in Prague on the Harp - children for 50 CZK

There is only time left until Sunday 1 December to visit DinoPark in Prague on the Harp. Open from 9:00 to 18:00 - but beware: last entry at 17:30. For the whole month of November, children's admission is reduced to just 50 CZK! (more here)

* President Biden authorized the first use of long-range missiles supplied by Ukraine to strike Russian territory

The weapons are likely to be used initially against Russian and North Korean troops defending Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region in western Russia. Mr Biden's decision is a significant change in US policy and has divided his advisers. (more here)