5 days ago · Robert Fico shaking hands with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, 22 December 2024. The protests emerged in response to Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico's diplomatic actions and policy positions following his return to power in October 2023. His Direction – Social Democracy (Smer–SD) party secured electoral victory on a platform combining pro-Russian sentiment with anti-American and ...

5 days ago · Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico’s tilt towards Russia. Massive turnout in nationwide rallies as Fico brandishes intel report alleging ‘coup d’etat’ in league with foreigners.

5 days ago · BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Tens of thousands of people in Slovakia gathered at squares and street across the country on Friday to voice their opposition to the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.. The latest wave of anti-government rallies was fueled by Fico’s recent trip to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a rare visit to the Kremlin by a ...

5 days ago · Citing information from intelligence services, Fico has alleged, without showing evidence, there was a group of unidentified experts in Slovakia that had helped in protests against a pro-Russian ...

5 days ago · The protests come after Fico privately travelled to Moscow in December to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, a rare encounter for a European Union leader since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.

5 days ago · Protests were nearing levels seen in 2018 when the murder of an investigative journalist caused mass demonstrations and forced Mr Fico's resignation during an earlier stint in office.

6 days ago · Protesters are angry at what they say is Fico undermining the country's institutions, culture and position in the EU and Nato, especially his increasing attacks on Ukraine and rapprochement with ...

6 days ago · The protests were nearing levels seen in 2018 when the murder of an investigative journalist caused mass demonstrations and forced Fico's resignation. Fico won reelection as prime minister in 2023.

Mar 15, 2024 · Thousands Slovaks have rallied in the capital to condemn a plan by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to overhaul the country’s public broadcasting amid a wave of anti-government protests.

Feb 1, 2024 · Mass street protests have intensified across Slovakia against a plan by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the penal code and eliminate the office of the special prosecutor that deals with major crime and corruption.