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Europe Decoded

Euroviews. The EU must act in time to save Slovakia’s media

As Brussels regroups after elections, it must uphold the rule of law, Tom Gibson writes.

Slovakia

Slovakian PM Robert Fico says he felt 'no hatred' towards his attacker

Slovakia's populist PM Robert Fico made his first public appearance in three weeks, posting a speech online following a serious assassination attempt.

Europe News

Slovakia's prime minister moved to home care in Bratislava

Fico will recuperate in the capital after being seriously wounded in an assassination attempt in the central town of Handlova earlier this month.

Europe Decoded

Nationalist left group could arise in European Parliament. This is how

Leftist fractions and parties from across the EU are ready to join forces in a new parliament group to compete with the far right on appeasement with Russia, working-class rights and migration, Euronews Super Poll reports.

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Georgia

EU's Várhelyi says mix-up led to Georgian PM's death threats claim

Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze claimed on Thursday that European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi mentioned the recent attack on Slovakia's Robert Fico in an attempt to persuade him to drop the contentious "Russian law".

Europe News

Slovakian MPs unanimously approve resolution against political hatred

The move follows the shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico and a public outcry over 'toxic Slovakia politics'.

World News

Slovakians raise over 4 million euros in support of Ukraine

The fundraiser's organisers say many Slovakians oppose their government's pro-Russian stance, leading to widespread backing for their initiative.

Europe Decoded

Fake news on the rise as the European elections draw near

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico and new EU anti-money laundering rules have all been the target of misinformation recently.

Europe News

'Worst fears have passed' for shot Slovakian PM Robert Fico

Prime Minister Robert Fico remains "serious", but worst fears have "passed", the country's defence minister told journalists on Sunday.

Europe News

Court orders detention of suspected would-be assassin of Slovakia's PM

The man accused of attempting to assassinate Robert Fico was ordered to remain behind bars Saturday. Fico is in serious but stable condition, officials said.

World News

Political violence rises in EU driven by extremism and disillusionment

European Policy Centre analysts say the general political climate and the upcoming European elections are, in part, responsible for the uptick in violence.

Slovakia

Slovaks fear attack on PM Fico could deepen political divide

Prominent political figures in Slovakia say the condolences messages sent by officials from all parties have set an example and are helping to reduce tensions.

Slovakia

Fico's bodyguards failed to protect Slovakian PM, security expert says

Personal security expert Dr J Ervin Kis told Euronews that Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico's bodyguards reacted too late to the apparent shooter and not according to protocol.

Slovakia

Robert Fico remains in serious condition after further surgery

The populist leader was shot multiple times on Wednesday while greeting supporters after a government meeting in Handlova.

Slovakia

Online toxicity in Slovakia spikes by 60% after attempt on Fico's life

Researchers have long drawn links between hateful online comments and their capacity to push people further towards extreme political stances, beliefs and worldviews.

Slovakia

Who is Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico?

The populist leader is said to no longer be in a life-threatening condition after an assassination attempt on Wednesday.

Slovakia

Slovakian leaders ponder past mistakes as Fico fights for his life

Euronews reporter was on the ground at the Roosevelt Hospital on Wednesday night while doctors were fighting for the life of Slovakia's PM Robert Fico. Here's what he saw.

Slovakia

Slovakia 'on the edge of civil war', interior minister says

Slovakia's Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok said his country teetering on the brink of civil war due to political tension. He urged an end to the spread of hateful comments on social media.

Slovakia

Why is Slovakia among Europe's most politically polarised countries?

Prominent Slovakian reporter Andrej Matišák tells Euronews about how his country has been engulfed by the wave of political polarisation sweeping across Europe.

Slovakia

What do we know about Robert Fico's alleged shooter?

Slovakian media has identified the shooter as 71-year-old Juraj Cintula, a self-described writer who previously worked as a security guard and is allegedly linked to pro-Russian group Slovački branci.