Slovakia's Prime Minister Speaks Out After Assassination Attempt

Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has addressed the public for the first time since an assassination attempt three weeks ago. In a pre-recorded speech on Facebook, Fico revealed that the attack caused significant damage to his health, making it uncertain when he will return to work.


PTI | Bratislava | Updated: 05-06-2024 21:14 IST | Created: 05-06-2024 21:14 IST
Slovakia's Prime Minister Speaks Out After Assassination Attempt
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Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has made his first public appearance since surviving an assassination attempt three weeks ago. The Prime Minister posted a pre-recorded speech on his Facebook page.

During the address, Fico disclosed that the attack had inflicted serious damage on his health and warned that it would be a 'small miracle' if he could return to his official duties within several weeks.

This update comes just ahead of the European Parliament elections, adding a layer of complexity to Slovakia's political landscape.

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