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

Large crowds of people protested in cities across Slovakia voicing concerns that Prime Minister Robert Fico is turning the EU member state toward Russia

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.

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.

On Friday evening, mass anti-government protests occurred in over 50 cities in Slovakia. In Bratislava, more than 40,000 people gathered, and across the country, the total number of participants was about 100,