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Slovakia protesters call on Fico to resign over government's pro-Russia policy shift
Tens of thousands of people gathered in dozens cities and towns across Slovakia as vocal protests against pro-Russian policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico intensified
Slovaks Turn Out For Major Protests Against PM Fico
Large crowds of people protested in cities across Slovakia voicing concerns that Prime Minister Robert Fico is turning the EU member state toward Russia
Slovak PM Fico rejects calls for resignation amid mass protests over pro-Russia stance
Tens of thousands of people in Slovakia gathered at squares and street across the country on Friday to voice their opposition to the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Thousands gather in Slovakia to protest against PM’s pro-Russian policies
Robert Fico has said that Slovakia’s foreign policy orientation could involve leaving the European Union and Nato.
Slovaks Protest for Second Time in Two Weeks Against PM Fico
Tens of thousands of Slovaks returned to a central square in the capital on Friday for the second large protest in two weeks, opposing what they see as a policy shift by Prime Minister Robert Fico aimed at moving closer to Russia.
Thousands in Slovakia protest against what they say is PM Fico's pro-Russia stance
Fico's views on Russia have largely differed from the European mainstream. He ended Slovakia's military aid for Ukraine, criticised European Union sanctions on Russia and vowed to block Ukraine from joining NATO.
Tens of thousands rally again in Slovakia against pro-Russian policies of premier Fico
Tens of thousands of people gathered in dozens cities and towns across Slovakia as vocal protests against pro-Russian policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico intensified (AP video shot by Stan
Slovakia’s Fico Faces Renewed Protests Against Pro-Russian Drift
Tens of thousands of Slovaks protested against Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government in more than 40 cities Friday, seeking to defend the country’s pro-European alignment.
Protesters in Slovakia demand PM Fico resign over Russia stance
Tens of thousands of people have once again taken to the streets in numerous cities across Slovakia under the slogan "Slovakia is Europe!" They accuse left-nationalist Prime Minister Robert Fico of taking a pro-Russian stance and lacking solidarity with Ukraine.
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The gunshots that changed Robert Fico
The first months of Fico's comeback were marked by the dismantling of law-enforcement institutions and radical changes to the ...
Robert Fico, the Slovak leader who has made Ukraine his 'enemy'
The prime minister makes no secret of his closeness to Vladimir Putin's Russia rather than the European Union. This is much ...
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Pope Francis blames ‘fake news’ for Trump assassination attempt in annual papal address
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt in May 2024. RTVS/AFP via Getty Images “My prayerful hope for this new year is that the jubilee may ...
Slovak government teeters as more mass protests planned
"Smer has lost a lot of moderate support, so Fico is using extremist rhetoric and a pro-Russian stance to try to attract more ...
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Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico
lashed out at EU sanctions on Russia and vowed to block Ukraine from joining NATO. Fico is a polarizing figure in Slovakia, and he survived an assassination attempt in May 2024.
EU member state issues ultimatum to Zelensky
Slovak PM Robert Fico has vowed to block any EU aid to Ukraine if the transit of Russian gas to the country is not resumed ...
Slovak government plans security measures around protests, citing coup risks
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's administration plans measures to prevent long-running public protests from escalating ...