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Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico Survives Assassination Attempt: What Happened?

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was critically wounded in a shooting incident, sparking shock and concern. Get the full story here!

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico found himself in a life-threatening situation after being shot multiple times during a political event in Handlova. Fico, a populist leader with pro-Russian leanings, was rushed to the hospital following the attack. The suspect has been detained, and the incident has been confirmed by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament. The shooting has sent shockwaves through Slovakia, raising questions about political tensions and security in the country.

In the aftermath of the shooting, President Zuzana Caputova condemned the attack as 'brutal and ruthless,' emphasizing the need for unity in the face of such violence. Prime Minister Fico, a veteran in Slovakian politics and the leader of the Direction – Social Democracy (Smer) party, was targeted after a government meeting, highlighting the dangers politicians can face while serving the public.

The attempted assassination of Robert Fico has drawn international attention, with leaders like President Joe Biden expressing concern and offering prayers for Fico's swift recovery. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks inherent in public service and the importance of security measures for high-profile figures.

Images from the scene of the shooting capture the chaos and aftermath of the attack, underscoring the gravity of the situation. As investigations into the motive behind the shooting continue, the people of Slovakia are left reeling from the shocking attempt on their Prime Minister's life.

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Slovakia's PM Robert Fico injured in shooting, in life-threatening ... (The Hindu)

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico injured in shooting, suspect detained, incident confirmed by Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

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Slovakia's populist, pro-Russian prime minister is shot and seriously ... (NPR)

Prime Minister Robert Fico is in life-threatening condition after being wounded in a shooting after a political event Wednesday, according to his Facebook ...

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Robert Fico shooting live news: Slovak PM critically wounded ... (Aljazeera.com)

Prime minister hospitalised after being shot multiple times in Slovak town of Handlova.

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Who is Robert Fico, the Slovak PM shot at after government meeting? (The Indian Express)

Fico, a third-time premier, and his leftist the Direction – Social Democracy (Smer) party, won Slovakia's September 30, 2023 parliamentary elections, ...

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Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico in life-threatening condition after ... (CNN)

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times after a government meeting and is in a life-threatening condition, according to a statement ...

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Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico injured in shooting (The Guardian)

Populist leader was meeting crowd of supporters when he was hit in stomach after four shots were fired, reports say.

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Robert Fico, Slovakian PM, shot multiple times in assassination ... (Livemint)

Robert Fico shot: The Slovakia prime minister was shot several times and is currently in a life-threatening condition, said an official statement on ...

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Slovakia PM critical after being shot multiple times (Times of India)

Europe News: Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting incident in Handlova, approximately 150 kilometers northeast of the capital, ...

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Slovakia PM Robert Fico in 'life-threatening condition' after being shot (Aljazeera.com)

Slovakia prime minister taken to hospital as President Zuzana Caputova condemns 'brutal and ruthless' attack.

Statement from President Joe Biden on Attempted Assassination of ... (The White House)

I am alarmed to hear reports of an attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. Jill and I are praying for a swift recovery, and our thoughts are with his ...

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Images show scene after Slovakia's Prime Minister was shot | CNN (CNN)

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot after a government meeting and is being treated in hospital, the country's state news agency reported ...

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An assassination attempt against Slovakia's prime minister, Robert ... (The Economist)

On May 15th this took a savage turn, when an unknown assailant shot Mr Fico while he was greeting constituents in Handlova, a town 140km east of Bratislava, the ...

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World reacts to Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico being shot (Aljazeera.com)

World leaders decry attack against Fico, who was shot several times and is in 'life-threatening condition'.

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Video appears to show moment Slovakia's prime minister was shot ... (CNN)

Five shots are heard in a video that appears to capture the moment Slovakia's prime minister Robert Fico was shot in the town of Handlova on Wednesday.

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Roots of Robert Fico's shooting lie in Slovakia's bitter divides (POLITICO.eu)

Minister fears country is “on the verge of civil war” after attempted assassination.

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Slovakia's PM Fico shot in assassination attempt just before elections (Business Standard)

Slovakia's populist prime minister, Robert Fico, was shot multiple times and gravely wounded Wednesday after a political event in an attempted assassination ...

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Slovakia's prime minister expected to survive shooting, deputy says (Voice of America)

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot Wednesday afternoon following a Cabinet meeting in the central town of Handlova. Fico was “shot multiple times ...

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Who is Robert Fico? Top 12 things you need to know about ... (Livemint)

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt in the town of Handlova in Slovakia. Fico, a former Communist Party ...

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Who Is Robert Fico, The Slovakia Prime Minister Shot After Cabinet ... (NDTV)

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times on Wednesday after a cabinet meeting in the central town of Handlova.

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Who is the 71-year-old suspected to have shot Slovakia PM Robert ... (Firstpost)

Slovakia's prime minister Robert Fico is in hospital after being shot at five times in an attempted assassination in Handlova. The authorities have detained ...

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Slovakia's PM Robert Fico no longer in 'life-threatening situation' (Financial Times)

As Fico remained in hospital on Thursday morning with grave injuries after hours of surgery, the attempt on his life — the first against a sitting EU leader in ...

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Who is Robert Fico, the Slovakian Prime Minister, shot multiple times? (Business Standard)

Fico was born in 1964 in what was then Czechoslovakia and graduated from law school in 1986. His entry into politics commenced with the Communist Party just ...

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Slovakia leader 'stabilized' after five hours in surgery following ... (CNN)

Slovakia's prime minister, Robert Fico, is in a stable but serious condition after being shot five times and undergoing surgery, his deputy said Thursday, ...

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Slovakia's prime minister expected to survive assassination attempt ... (The Hindu BusinessLine)

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico shot multiple times, gravely wounded, has sparked fears of political unrest in Europe.

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Slovakia's PM Robert Fico shot, expected to survive: What we know ... (Aljazeera.com)

The Slovak prime minister was shot multiple times on Wednesday in an assassination attempt.

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Slovakia's prime minister in stable but 'very serious' condition after ... (CNBC)

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected to survive an assassination attempt following surgery, according to the country's deputy prime minister.

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Slovakia PM Robert Fico in stable but serious condition after ... (BBC News)

Earlier Mr Fico, 59, was said to have been fighting for his life after being gravely injured in an attack in the small town of Handlova. A suspect was detained ...

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Slovakia PM Fico in serious but stable condition, shooting fuels fears ... (NBC News)

Slovakia's populist prime minister was in "very serious" condition, officials said Thursday, after being shot multiple times in an attempted assassination ...

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What to Know About the Shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister ... (The New York Times)

Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot five times and has undergone emergency surgery. His condition remains serious, officials said.

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Slovakia PM Fico's fate remains in balance after surgery, deputy PM ... (Reuters)

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in a serious condition and it is too soon to say whether he will recover, a deputy prime minister said on ...

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Marjorie Taylor Greene endorses bizarre conspiracy theory about ... (Hindustan Times)

House Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has reacted to the assassination attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico.

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Slovakia tries to rebottle genie of hate after Fico shooting (POLITICO.eu)

Ruling coalition politicians pour out anger on social media despite calls for calm and reconciliation.

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Whether Robert Fico survives and resumes office or not, Slovakia ... (The Guardian)

The shock of an assassination attempt could heal deep divisions Fico exploited, but the omens are not promising, says author and broadcaster John Kampfner.

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Slovak authorities charge 'lone wolf' with assassination attempt on ... (NPR)

Slovak authorities charged a man Thursday with attempting to assassinate the populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, saying the suspect acted alone in a ...

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How Slovakia's toxic politics left PM fighting for his life (Financial Times)

Allies of Robert Fico threaten clampdown after assassination attempt in climate of death threats and disinformation.

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Slovakian ministers blame media and opposition for attack on Prime ... (Euronews)

Slovakia's interior minister refrained from specifying the motivation behind the attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico but pointed fingers at media outlets ...

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