Ex-president Zeman to remain in hospital after surgery

Former Czech president Miloš Zeman is to remain in hospital after an operation last Thursday to deal with a blood clot in his leg. Doctors at Prague’s Motol hospital said on Monday that Mr. Zeman was conscious and was cooperating on his rehabilitation. They said it was not possible to estimate at present how long the former head of state would have to stay at Motol.

Mr. Zeman, who is 79, smoked and drank alcohol for many years. He has suffered from diabetes and has used a wheelchair for some time.