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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 · May 15, 2024

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

A suspect has been detained, according to a report

Evening Standard · May 15, 2024

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 · May 15, 2024

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Slovaks Protest Government Control Of Public Media

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

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

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

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 · Apr 29, 2024

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 · Apr 25, 2024

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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

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2024

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...

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.

International Business Times · Apr 7, 2024

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.

WEKU · Apr 7, 2024

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 · Apr 7, 2024

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 - AU · Apr 7, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2024

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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 · Apr 6, 2024

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.

Slovakia's Presidential Runoff: Korcok Vs. Pellegrini

Learn about the closely watched presidential runoff in Slovakia between Korcok and Pellegrini, with implications for foreign policy alignment and the natio...

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024

Slovakia: pro-western diplomat contests Russia-friendly politician for presidency

Polls show Ivan Korčok and Peter Pellegrini, an ally of prime minister Robert Fico, neck-and-neck before Saturday’s runoff

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2024

Slovakia’s brain drain ‘picks up pace’ under populist leader Robert Fico

Tens of thousands of young Slovaks who see little future in an increasingly intolerant society are leaving for Prague

Slovakia Protests Government Takeover Of Public Broadcasting

Protesters in Slovakia rally against government's public broadcasting takeover plan, drawing international condemnation.

International Business Times · Mar 24, 2024

Korcok Tipped To Halt Slovakia's Shift Towards Russia

Slovakia's recent shift towards Russia has hit a hurdle, analysts said Sunday, after the pro-West former foreign minister Ivan Korcok topped the first round of the presidential election.

International Business Times · Mar 23, 2024

Divided Over Ukraine War, Slovakia Votes For President

Slovakia will on Saturday hold the first round of a presidential election that is a battle between the Central European country's Russia-leaning ruling camp and a pro-Ukraine opposition-backed candidate.

Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2024

Slovakia’s presidential election: A choice between Russia and the West

When Russia’s invasion began, Slovakia’s liberal president threw her support behind Kyiv. Much has changed since then.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2024

Slovakia’s opposition sounds alarm over Russia tilt as election looms

Report alleges that candidate asked Hungary to help arrange visit to Moscow in 2020 – when prime minister – to boost popularity

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2024

Rule of law declining across EU, report warns

Civil liberties network says in states where far-right parties influence power, rule-of-law deterioration risks becoming systemic

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