Czechs voting in first round of presidential elections

Czechs have started voting in the first round of presidential elections, to replace President Miloš Zeman whose second term in office ends on March 8. Polling stations opened at 2 pm on Friday and will remain open until 10 pm. On Saturday, people can cast their ballot from 8 am until 2 pm. The results should be announced on Saturday afternoon.

If, as expected, none of the eight candidates taking part receive more than 50 percent in the first round a second run-off vote will be held in a fortnight’s time.