Slovakia, Robert FICO

Tens of thousands protest across Slovakia against PM Robert Fico's stance on Russia
People light up their phones as thousands gather to oppose the policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava, 24 January, 2025
Slovak opposition says PM Fico undermining EU membership, Fico warns of protests
Slovakia's opposition accused Prime Minister Robert Fico on Tuesday of laying the groundwork to take the country out of the European Union, but dropped its no-confidence motion to dismiss him and his leftist-nationalist government.
Protests against Fico’s pro-Kremlin turn intensify across Slovakia
The intensification of the pro-Kremlin turn of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico drew the largest crowd of demonstrators to the streets of the Slovak capital Bratislava since protests against Fico's Smer party-led cabinet began in late 2023 as fears arose that Fico’s changes in the country’s police,
Zelensky backs Slovak protests as Fico criticizes opposition, organizers
"Bratislava is not Moscow, Slovakia is Europe," President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X on Jan. 25, voicing support for protests against Slovakia's government. The demonstrations, held under the slogan "Slovakia is Europe,
Slovak PM Fico vows to stay amid mass protests and foreign plots
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has firmly rejected calls for his resignation, which emerged during mass protests nationwide. He stated that a change of government should occur only through elections,
Fico criticises Zelenskyy for supporting protests in Slovakia
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for supporting the protests against the Slovak government's policies that took place on 24 January. Source: Fico quoted by Aktuality;
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Over 100 Slovak psychiatrists sound alarm over Fico
Slovak psychiatrists have raised serious concerns about the state of democracy in the country in an open letter, accusing Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD/NI) of aggressive, polarising ...
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Thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico
Tens of thousands of people in Slovakia gathered at squares and streets across the country to voice their opposition to the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. The latest ...
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Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico’s tilt towards Russia
Tens of thousands of people protested across Slovakia amid growing anger over Prime Minister Robert Fico’s apparent push for closer ties with Russia. Friday’s rallies, which saw up to 60,000 ...
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Fico’s coalition critically weakens as more MPs withdraw support – for now
The prime minister is facing pressure from all sides: citizens, professionals, and now his own coalition. BRATISLAVA - As the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico faces mass demonstrations ...
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EU state to expel foreign instructors plotting coup PM
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico earlier accused operatives who participated in the Ukrainian Maidan and in Georgia?s ...
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Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico
A protester shouts as thousands gather to oppose the policies of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava, Slovakia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Credit: AP/Denes Erdos SIS is led by the son ...