Slovakia, Robert FICO

Slovak PM Fico accuses opposition of 'coup attempt' following protests and no-confidence motion
Slovakia's Moscow-friendly prime minister has faced accusations by the country's largest opposition party of trying to take the country out of the EU. View on euronews
Slovak opposition says PM Fico undermining EU membership, Fico warns of protests
Slovak opposition leader Michal Simecka launched an attempt to dismiss the leftist-nationalist government in a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, accusing Prime Minister Robert Fico of laying the groundwork to take the country out of the EU.
Slovak PM accuses opposition of planning coup to topple him
Slovakia's populist prime minister, Robert Fico, has claimed opposition forces are planning a "Maidan"-style coup in Slovakia, referring to the popular uprising that toppled Ukraine's pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych in 2014.
Zelenskiy Hosts Slovakia's Opposition Leader in Kyiv Amid Spat With PM Fico
Zelenskiy had invited Fico to visit Kyiv for talks on Friday, an invitation he alluded to as he announced his meeting with Michal Simecka, the head of Progressive Slovakia, the country's biggest opposition party.
Slovak government plans security measures around protests, citing coup risks
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Thursday his administration would plan preventive measures around public protests that state officials have said risk escalating into attempts at overthrowing the government.
Slovak Opposition Urges Probe Into Premier After Coup Charge
Slovakia’s opposition called for an investigation into Prime Minister Robert Fico’s administration for potentially misusing the intelligence service to suppress political adversaries and civil society.
Fico threatens to pull Slovakia out of EU and Nato
Slovakia’s pro-Russian prime minister has raised the prospect of his country leaving the European Union and Nato, arguing ...
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Fico's Fight: Slovakia's Tumultuous Political Climate
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's government plans to prevent public protests from turning into government overthrows, citing intelligence about opposition power grabs. Fico's critics dismiss these ...
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Slovakia’s Fico dreams of his ‘Maidan’
Fico warned that protestors might occupy government buildings, call a national strike, or confront security forces. He also claimed that a group of experts in Slovakia were actively involved in the ...
Slovakia’s Fico Seeks Help From Turkey to Secure Russian Gas
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico discussed the potential for securing Russian gas through Turkey with President Recep Tayyip ...
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Fico's Strategy to Curb Potential Government Overthrows
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced plans for preventive measures in response to potential risks posed by public ...
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Georgian PM calls Slovak counterpart’s claim on “coordinated processes” in different countries “completely logical”
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Thursday said his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico’s claim, suggesting “ongoing processes” in different countries could be “coordinated from a single source” ...
Zelenskiy on Slovakia's Fico Gas Talks Offer: 'Come to Kyiv on Friday'
Zelenskiy, who had earlier accused Fico of opening a "second energy front" against Ukraine on the orders of Russia, replied ...
Slovakia vows to veto upcoming Ukraine assistance
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia would veto any future Ukraine aid packages considered by the European Union. Fico emphasized that Slovakia would now adopt a "reciprocal" ...