Ministers say attack was premeditated and politically motivated following country’s recent presidential election
Slovakia
Politics in Slovakia has been dominated by polarising and divisive atmosphere in recent times
Fico was shot on Wednesday while meeting supporters in town of Handlová
Prime minister is ‘not in a life threatening situation’ after what members of the Slovakian government called a ‘politically motivated’ attack
Suspect detained following incident as European leaders condemn attack on Robert Fico in which he was shot five times
Europe letter: Outcome of presidential election lifts check on Kremlin-friendly government in Slovakia
What I do: Guided by his parents in Slovakia, the Kildare-based musician Vladimir Jablokov began studying the violin at the age of five. His dedication to the instrument has, for better or worse, shaped his life
Fico’s comments come day before meeting with Ukrainian counterpart and hours after missiles fell on Kyiv
Slovak truckers support Polish truckers’ efforts to win restrictions on number of Ukrainian trucks entering EU
Slovakian election and Washington removal of aid for Ukraine may foreshadow changes to come
The result is a stunning political revival for Robert Fico who was forced to resign as prime minister in 2020
Stephen Kenny can press on with his plans while women’s team can focus on qualifying
‘Individuals are going forward and think they can run out of the organisation’
Expectations heightened by victory over Finland but Thursday was a disappointment
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