Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in serious but stable condition following an assassination attempt. Fico, 59, underwent a two-hour surgery to remove dead tissue from multiple gunshot wounds, with a good prognosis for recovery. He remains hospitalized in Banska Bystrica, unable to be transferred to a hospital in Bratislava.
The suspect, a 71-year-old retiree, allegedly attempted to assassinate Fico as he greeted supporters after a government meeting in Handlova. The suspect, not affiliated with any political groups, was subdued and arrested at the scene.
