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Elsewhere in the region, Hungary gears up for another fight with its allies, this time over the next NATO chief; and Polish farmers pile more pressure on government with huge protests.

Elsewhere, Slovaks go to polls on Saturday to elect new president; former Czech president Zeman's condition described as serious but stable; and Fidesz-insider-turned-critic looks to launch new party for disaffected voters.

Elsewhere, the Czech government moves against pro-Kremlin propagandists; Hungarian pro-government pundits launch character assassination of ex-husband of former justice minister Judit Varga; Slovakia

Elsewhere, more bribe-taking revelations emerge from Prague spy affair; Hungary pushes for next NATO chief to come from CEE; and Poland prepares for local elections on Sunday.

Elsewhere, Tusk reaffirms Poland won't take part in EU-wide migrant relocation scheme; Czech far-right SPD party to receive apology for being labeled ‘xenophobic'; Fico meets Ukraine PM and repeats Russia violated international law with invasion.

Elsewhere, Mr Fiala goes to Washington, Mr Duda goes to New York; Poland looks toward Sky Shield; and new prosecutors needed in Slovakia.

Elsewhere, Polish prosecutors to also investigate Pegasus use; former Czech MP's rape sentence confirmed; and a black day for Slovak public broadcaster RTVS.

Elsewhere, Ode to Joy as Czechia celebrates EU accession; official of Slovak Culture Ministry questions shape of Earth; and Polish farmers end border blockade.

Elsewhere, Czechia looks to toughen up EU migration pact as Hungary and Poland vote against it; EU Commission president visits Poland to talk defence; and hundreds of Slovak schools receive emails with bomb threats.

Elsewhere, Hungary’s foreign minister confronted with evidence he knew of Russian hacks; Polish government to spend more on intelligence gathering to counter Russian threat; and Soviet-era metro station in Prague to keep artwork but post an explainer.