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Slovak PM Robert Fico Shot, Hospitalized

May 15, 2024 1 min read

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Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and wounded in the town of Handlova, located 150 kilometers northeast of the capital, Bratislava. The incident took place outside the local House of Culture where a government meeting had just concluded. Fico was taken to the hospital with injuries believed to be minor. Authorities have detained a suspect in connection with the shooting. Details on the motive behind the attack have not been disclosed.

Following the incident, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Lubos Blaha confirmed the shooting during a parliamentary session, which was subsequently adjourned. President Zuzana Caputova expressed condemnation of the attack, describing it as "brutal," and extended wishes for Fico's recovery. Fico has been a controversial figure in Slovak politics, having served multiple terms as prime minister, and has recently faced criticism for his stance on Slovakia's support for Ukraine and his comments on Russia.

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