Tea tasting, whale watching. Even critical Hřib won't arrive at the National for Babiš.

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš will miss the memorial event on November 17 due to a visit to Israel, prompting criticism from Pirate Party leader Zdeněk Hřib, who also will not attend as he is traveling to Taiwan. Babiš expressed regret over his absence but hopes it will help calm tensions, as he has faced protests in the past. Hřib's trip to Taiwan includes meetings with officials and a mix of political and leisure activities. The absence of both leaders at the memorial has sparked discussions about their responsibilities and the significance of the event, especially amid ongoing public protests against media policies in the Czech Republic.