The Latest Breaking News from Assassination

Slovakia’s defense minister says the country's populist prime minister, Robert Fico, remains in serious condition but now has a positive prognosis, four days after he was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt that sent shockwaves across the deeply polarized European Union nation

Slovakian court rules to keep suspect in custody after attempted assassination of Prime Minister Fico. Citizens show support as Fico recovers.

Media is barred from hearing as 71-year-old man appears in closed session over attempted assassination of prime minister

Court near Bratislava rules that man accused in assassination attempt will be held in custody.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico survives assassination attempt, sparking political tensions. World leaders condemn attack. Concerns raised about Slovakia...

Deputy prime minister Robert Kalinak says Fico’s state is still ‘very serious’

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Slovakia grapples with political divisions post-assassination attempt on PM Fico, urging reconciliation and unity amidst societal unrest.

Slovak society is in shock after a 71-year-old man fired five shots at the prime minister, Robert Fico, while he was greeting a small crowd after a meeting.

Attack on prime minister lifts lid on divided politics of ‘one of the most polarised countries in Europe’

Members of the ruling coalition say the attempt to kill the prime minister was an act of political war. Tom Watling looks at the political tension behind this week’s dramatic shooting