Thousands of Slovaks gathered in the capital city of Bratislava to protest against a controversial overhaul of the country's public radio and television services. The rally was organized by the major opposition party, Progressive Slovakia, in response to the government's plan to take full control of the media.
The coalition government led by Prime Minister Robert Fico approved the measure on April 24, with the Parliament expected to give its approval in June. The proposed changes would result in the public broadcaster RTVS being replaced by a new organization, sparking concerns about government interference in the media.
