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Slovak PM shooting suspect named as 71-year-old writer; aides say Fico now out of danger

May 16, 2024

A suspect detained for shooting Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico is a 71-year-old writer from the center of the European nation, the interior minister said Wednesday, after media identified the man. “I think I can confirm this, yes,”…
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Pro-EU ex-minister beats Slovak PM Fico’s ally to set up run-off presidential vote

Mar 24, 2024

A pro-EU former Slovak foreign minister scored a surprise victory in the first round of a presidential election on Saturday, setting up a run-off vote with a key ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. Slovakia’s presidential election…
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