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Robert Fico stable after shooting as Slovakia’s president-elect calls for unity

Peter Pellegrini says PM ‘escaped death by a hair’ and urges people to temper their emotions after ‘we crossed a red line’

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

‘Lone wolf’ suspect in Slovak PM’s shooting charged with attempted murder

The suspect in the shooting of Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was charged with attempted murder with premeditation, Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok said Thursday. Tuesday’s shooting attack was “politically motivated”, Sutaj Estok added.

France 24 · May 16, 2024

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 · May 16, 2024

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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 · May 16, 2024

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

The Independent UK · May 16, 2024

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 · May 16, 2024

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 · May 16, 2024

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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 · May 16, 2024

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.

Radio France Internationale · May 16, 2024

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 · May 16, 2024

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 · May 16, 2024

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.

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 · May 16, 2024

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 ...

‘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 Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

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

Slovakian Prime Minister Survives Assassination Attempt

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

International Business Times · May 15, 2024

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.

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The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2024

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 · May 15, 2024

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

Radio France Internationale · May 15, 2024

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.

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot Multiple Times

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

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024

‘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 · May 15, 2024

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 · May 15, 2024

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

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