Mayors and Independents (STAN) deputy chairman Veslav Michalik died on Sunday at the age of 59, STAN leader Vit Rakusan has said on Twitter. "Veslav Michalik died, STAN deputy chairman, a wonderful mayor of Dolni Brezany and my good friend," Rakusan said, expressing condolences to his family and friends. News portal Neovlivni.cz said Michalik suddenly died in the afternoon during a mountain trip. After the general election held last autumn, Michalik was originally to become industry and trade minister, but he gave up his nomination over a lack of clarity over his previous business and a possible conflict of interest.