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Now playing Next Europe News Peter Pellegrini is sworn in as Slovakia's new president The ceremony took place amid heightened security after the assassination attempt on his close ally, populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, a month ago. 15/06/2024
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Now playing Next 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. 05/06/2024
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Now playing Next 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. 31/05/2024
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Now playing Next 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'. 21/05/2024
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Now playing Next 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. 18/05/2024
Now playing Next 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. 17/05/2024
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Now playing Next 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. 17/05/2024
Now playing Next Slovakia Slovakians condemn attack against Prime Minister Robert Fico Slovakians denounce the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico while awaiting updates on his health at the hospital's front. 16/05/2024
Now playing Next 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. 16/05/2024
Now playing Next 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. 16/05/2024
Now playing Next 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. 16/05/2024
Now playing Next 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. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next 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. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next 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. 15/05/2024