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Who is Robert Fico? Controversial Slovakian prime minister recovering in hospital after shooting

Deputy PM has said the government leader will pull through after being taken to hospital

Evening Standard

Who is Robert Fico? Slovakia’s controversial prime minister in stable but serious condition after assassination attempt

Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico remains in a serious condition after an assassination attempt on May 15. He was shot multiple times at close range after coming out of a meeting at a cultural centre in the town of Handlová. A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.

The Conversation

Slovakia PM shooting – live: Robert Fico ‘escaped death by a hair’ as president says situation ‘critical’

Slovak populist prime minister shot in stomach during meeting with supporters in Handlova

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Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico 'escaped death by a hair' as person charged over 'premeditated' shooting

If gunshot wounds were ‘just a few millimetres to either side we would be talking about a late prime minister,’ President Peter Pellegrini said

Evening Standard

Slovak authorities charge 'lone wolf' with assassination attempt on the prime minister

Slovak authorities charged a man Thursday with attempting to assassinate the populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, saying the suspect acted alone in a politically motivated attack.

WEKU

Slovakia PM Robert Fico in ‘very serious’ condition after being shot

Interior minister says suspect charged with attempted murder is ‘lone wolf’ who had joined anti-government protests.

Al Jazeera

Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico expected to survive after being shot

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's condition has stabilised overnight but is still "very serious", the deputy prime minister said on Thursday – a day after Fico was shot multiple times.

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Watch: Outside Slovakian hospital as Robert Fico treated after shooting

Watch outside a hospital where Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico was being treated on Thursday, 16 May, after he was shot in the stomach in an assassination attempt yesterday.

The Independent UK

Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico shot, stable after surgery: What we know so far

The Slovak prime minister was shot multiple times on Wednesday in an assassination attempt.

Al Jazeera

Slovakian Prime Minister Stable After Assassination Attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in stable condition after an assassination attempt. The nation is shocked, and investigations are ongoing.

Top News

Suspect in Slovak PM’s shooting a ‘lone wolf’; Robert Fico stable but in serious condition – as it happened

Hospital director says Slovakia PM has stabilised but remains in a critical condition after he was shot several times on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

Slovak Minister: Political Motivation In PM Assassination Attempt

Slovak interior minister reveals potential political motivation behind recent assassination attempt on prime minister in Banska Bystrica, raising concerns ...

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‘Cowardly and dastardly act’: PM Modi condemns attack on Slovak PM Fico

PM Modi condemns shooting attack on Slovak PM Fico, wishes for recovery, expresses solidarity with Slovakia.

The Hindu

Slovakia PM Robert Fico out of ‘life-threatening situation’ after being shot

Suspect in custody after shooting attack on populist prime minister as deputy prime minister says Fico ‘will survive’ assassination attempt

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Slovakian Prime Minister Survives Assassination Attempt

Shooting of Slovakian politician Fetzo sparks global condemnation and highlights dangers in European politics.

International Business Times

Slovak PM Shooting Suspect Named As 71-year-old Writer

A suspect detained for shooting Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico is a 71-year-old writer from the centre of the European nation, the interior minister said Wednesday, after media identified the man.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Slovakian PM ‘critical’ after shooting, David Copperfield accused of sexual misconduct, council overturns book ban

Populist leader Robert Fico ‘fighting for life’ following assassination attempt; magician faces allegations by 16 women spanning several decades

The Guardian - UK

Robert Fico shooting: what we know so far

Slovakia’s prime minister has surgery after being shot multiple times while meeting supporters in the town of Handlová

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Radio France Internationale

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.

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Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot Multiple Times

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

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

WEKU

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

International Business Times

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.

The National (Scotland)

Pro-Russia Slovak prime minister Robert Fico shot and taken to hospital

Slovakia’s populist prime minister Robert Fico has been injured in a shooting and taken to hospital, according to reports ...

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