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Global Response To Shooting Of Slovak PM Robert Fico

Global leaders condemn the shooting of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, sparking discussions on political safety and democratic values.

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Macron joins global leaders in condemning gun attack on Slovakian prime minister

French president Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday joined leaders from around the world in condemning the gun attack that left the Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico fighting for his life.

Radio France Internationale

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot Multiple Times

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico shot multiple times, critical condition. Shockwaves in country.

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What We Know About Slovak PM Assassination Attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico suffered life-threatening injuries when he was shot multiple times on Wednesday.

International Business Times

EU leaders condemn ‘cowardly’ shooting of Slovakian PM amid rise in attacks

Growing alarm over escalating violence on campaign trails in weeks leading to European parliament elections

The Guardian - UK

‘He is borrowing from Trump’: the rise of Robert Fico, Slovakia’s populist leader

The veteran politician shot and wounded on Wednesday, is a fan of Viktor Orbán and has embraced ever more extreme positions to retain power

The Guardian - UK

Slovakia's populist prime minister shot, shocking Europe before elections

Robert Fico was shot multiple times and gravely wounded Wednesday, but his deputy prime minister said he believed Fico would survive.

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Who is Robert Fico?

Politician serving his third term as Slovakia’s PM has navigated successfully between pro-EU positions and fiercely nationalist, anti-western rhetoric

The Guardian - UK

Slovakia PM Shot, Fighting 'Life-threatening' Injuries

Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico was on Wednesday shot multiple times and rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a cabinet meeting, officials said, in an attack condemned by EU chiefs.

International Business Times

Slovakia PM Robert Fico in critical condition after being shot

Slovak prime minister taken to hospital as President Zuzana Caputova condemns ‘brutal and ruthless’ attack.

Al Jazeera

Slovakia's prime minister Robert Fico 'in life-threatening condition' after being shot

A suspect has been detained, according to a report

Evening Standard

Slovakia's PM Robert Fico in life-threatening condition after assassination attempt

Slovakia’s populist prime minister, Robert Fico, was shot multiple times and gravely wounded Wednesday while greeting supporters at a event in an attempted assassination that shocked the small country and reverberated across Europe weeks before an election.

France 24

Slovaks Protest Government Control Of Public Media

Slovak citizens rally against government's media control, fearing democracy erosion and press freedom threats.

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Slovakia’s opposition hopes European vote will put brakes on populist PM

Progressives counting on a strong performance to rein in Robert Fico’s drift away from rule of law

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Media freedom ‘perilously close to breaking point’ in several EU countries

Civil liberties network warns of decline across the bloc as a result of harm or neglect by governments

The Guardian - UK

Slovakian journalists wear black to protest media overhaul

Populist government accused of trying to undermine independent media with move to replace public broadcaster RTVS

The Guardian - UK

Slovakia’s latest pro-Russia turn brings Euro 2024 tie with Ukraine into focus

Slovakia has just elected a president who, like the country’s prime minister, opposes military aid to Ukraine and is seen as pro-Moscow

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Peter Pellegrini Wins Slovak Presidential Election

Peter Pellegrini's victory in Slovakia's presidential election aligns with PM Fico's pro-Russian agenda, raising concerns about the country's foreign polic...

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International Business Times

Pro-Russia Candidate Peter Pellegrini Wins Slovakia's Presidential Election

Pellegrini, 48, will take over from Zuzana Čaputová, who served as the country's first female head of state.

WEKU

Pro-Russia candidate Peter Pellegrini elected Slovakia president

A close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico beat a pro-Western career diplomat to become Slovakia's new president, and succeed Zuzana Čaputová, the country's first female head of state.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Nuclear watchdog urges restraint after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant attack – as it happened

International Atomic Energy Agency warns about safety after Russia says Ukrainian drone detonated at nuclear power plant

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy warns of dwindling weapons stockpile as attack on Kharkiv kills eight

Ukrainian leader issues starkest warning yet of air defence weapons running out; Russian attack kills eight in eastern city. What we know on day 774

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine-sceptic government ally Peter Pellegrini wins Slovakian presidential election

Close ally of populist prime minister Robert Fico claimed 53.85% of vote, beating pro-Western opposition Ivan Korčok

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Slovaks Choose Between Fico Ally And Pro-Western Diplomat

Slovakia's pivotal presidential election between continuity and progress, impacting domestic and international future.

International Business Times

Slovakia Holds Tight Presidential Vote Amid Ukraine Divisions

Slovakians began voting Saturday to choose a new president with the outcome determining whether the EU and NATO member shifts further towards Russia.

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