Robert Fico

Europe News

Slovakia maintains veto on new EU sanctions against Russia

The bilateral talks between Brussels and Bratislava have so far failed to produce the breakthrough needed to lift Robert Fico's veto.

09/07/2025

Slovakia

Suspect in shooting of Slovakia's Fico stands trial on terror charges

Juraj Cintula, 72, could face life behind bars if he is convicted over the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico last year.

08/07/2025

Europe News

Why did Fico veto the new EU sanctions on Russia? Money is key

Robert Fico's decision to veto the new package of EU sanctions against Russia has a lot to do with financial compensation. Here's why.

27/06/2025

Europe News

Hungary and Slovakia resist EU’s energy security plan

During a discussion among the 27 EU member states on reducing the Union’s dependency on Russian fuel, Hungary and Slovakia opposed the roadmap proposed by the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU.

16/06/2025

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan bolsters Slovakia and Bulgaria ties in high-level visits

Uzbekistan hosted Slovak and Bulgarian leaders at the Tashkent International Investment Forum, signing agreements to boost trade, technology, and cultural ties, aiming to enhance economic and diplomatic relations.

10/06/2025

Europe News

Slovak protesters condemn PM Robert Fico's Moscow visit to meet Putin

Thousands of protesters gathered in Freedom Square in the capital, Bratislava, to voice their objection to PM Fico and oppose his anti-Europe, pro-Russian policies.

10/05/2025

Europe News

Slovaks rally against legislation they say is harmful to NGOs

The rallies in Bratislava and five other cities are part of a wave of protests that was fuelled by Prime Minister Robert Fico's trip to Moscow in December for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

25/04/2025

Slovakia

Slovakia's Fico to attend Moscow's WWII parade despite EU warnings

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Russian troops fighting in Ukraine as "heroes" at last year's 9 May event.

16/04/2025

Slovakia

Thousands of Slovaks protest against Russian-style law targeting NGOs

Citizens across Slovakia have been protesting for months over Prime Minister Robert Fico's shift towards Russia and away from the EU.

04/04/2025

Europe News

Thousands protest against PM Fico and his pro-Russian policies

Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Slovakia to participate in regular demonstrations against incumbent Prime Minister Robert Fico and his pro-Russian policies.

22/03/2025

Slovakia

Slovakia at 'critical crossroads' as protests threaten pro-Moscow Fico

The protest movement aims to reaffirm the EU's importance for Slovakia as the country's government tilts towards Russia.

21/03/2025

Europe News

Peter Pellegrini reshuffles Slovakia's cabinet to retain majority

The appointment of Samuel Migaľ as the new minister of investments and regional development was a result of a deal agreed on by three parties in the governing coalition headed by Prime Minister Robert Fico.

19/03/2025

Europe News

Thousands of Slovaks protest against Russia-friendly government

Thousands of Slovaks continue to protest across the country against the pro-Russian policies of Prime Minister Robert Fico's government.

08/03/2025

Slovakia

Suspect in Slovak PM Fico shooting may face terror charges, police say

Prosecutors will now assess the evidence and decide whether the suspect, identified only as J.C., will stand trial.

26/02/2025

Europe News

Anti-Fico protesters mark seventh anniversary of journalist's murder

Thousands of anti-government protesters commemorate the seventh anniversary of the killings of an investigative journalist and his fiancée in Slovakia.

22/02/2025

Slovakia

Slovakia's Fico boosts power through deal with coalition partners

The Slovak prime minister's parliamentary majority came under threat when several lawmakers defected from their posts.

20/02/2025

Europe News

Thousands in Slovakia protest against PM Fico's Russia stance

Fico's views on Russia have largely differed from the European mainstream. He ended Slovakia's military aid for Ukraine, criticised European Union sanctions on Russia and vowed to block Ukraine from joining NATO.

08/02/2025

Radio Schuman

Slovakia aping 'Orban's playbook on steroids' says leading lawmaker

The country is witnessing protests against the Prime Minister Robert Fico.

07/02/2025

Europe News

Belgian airspace reopens after tech issue forced closure

The system outage forced a plane carrying Prime Minister Robert Fico to turn around and head back to Slovakia.

31/01/2025

Belgium

Slovak PM Fico cancels Brussels meeting over Belgian air traffic woes

The Moscow-friendly leader has been pushing Brussels hard to put more pressure on Ukraine over Russian energy supplies.

30/01/2025