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Slovakia

Slovakia is a central European country bordering the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Ukraine and Poland. The nation recently held an early parliamentary election that saw populist Robert Fico return to power.

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May 18, 2024

Slovakia: 'Positive prognosis' for injured PM Fico

May 17, 2024

Slovakia: PM Fico in 'serious' state after another operation

May 16, 2024

Slovakia: PM Fico able to speak, 'lone wolf' suspect charged

May 15, 2024

Slovakia: PM Fico shot in 'an attack on democracy'

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Reports & Analysis

A bodyguard in suit and tie, and rescue workers dressed in orange accompany a stretcher

Slovakia: 'We have to stop this hatred'

Slovakia: 'We have to stop this hatred'

After months of anti-government protests in the capital there was shock but limited compassion from Bratislavans.
PoliticsMay 18, 2024
Prime Minister Robert Fico is seen wearing a suit, holding a red binder

Robert Fico shooting highlights Slovakia's deep polarization

Robert Fico shooting highlights Slovakia's deep polarization

The assassination attempt on PM Robert Fico is indicative of Slovakia's long history of political strife and violence.
PoliticsMay 17, 2024
A general view of the F. D. Roosevelt University Hospital where Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was undergoing operation after being shot

Slovak PM in stable condition after surgery

Slovak PM in stable condition after surgery

On Wednesday, Robert Fico was targeted by a gunman during a public event.
CrimeMay 16, 202402:34 min
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks with people in Handlova, Slovakia

Former Slovak PM Heger: Political violence on the rise

Former Slovak PM Heger: Political violence on the rise

Speaking with DW, former Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger said "violence has no room in democratic society."
CrimeMay 16, 202405:26 min
A view of rescue workers and policemen taking Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico into a hospital

Slovak PM Fico severely injured after being shot

Slovak PM Fico severely injured after being shot

Slovakia's PM Robert Fico is out of life-threatening condition after severe injuries from an assassination attempt.
CrimeMay 16, 202402:08 min
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico being transported from a helicopter by medics to the hospital

Slovak PM Robert Fico shot and injured

Slovak PM Robert Fico shot and injured

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in hospital in serious condition after being shot four times on Wednesday.
CrimeMay 16, 2024
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In the spotlight

A man walks past election posters of two presidential candidates: Ivan Korcok (left) and Peter Pellegrini (right), Bratislava, Slovakia, March 15, 2024

Slovakia decides: Democracy's future at stake in election

A victory for the populist prime minister's ally on Saturday will make it easier to push through unpopular policies.
PoliticsMarch 21, 2024
A large crowd of people holding up placards and EU and Slovak flags at a protest

Is Slovakia on a fast track to illiberalism?

Protests have grown in response to the prime minister's judiciary proposals, which many say threaten the rule of law.
Rule of LawJanuary 15, 2024
Rainbow and transgender flags on sale at the Rainbow Pride Bratislava Parade, Bratislava, Slovakia, July 22, 2023

Slovakia: Surgery once again a condition for gender change

The revocation of guidelines on gender transition in Slovakia has caused dismay and concern in the LGBTQ+ community.
DiversityJanuary 12, 2024
Slovak prime minister Robert Fico arriving at a summit

Slovakia: Is populist PM Robert Fico a threat to EU, NATO?

How much of a risk does the return of nationalist Robert Fico as prime minister pose to EU and NATO unity?
PoliticsNovember 3, 2023
Election posters for the OLANO and Smer-SD parties in Slovakia, August 2023

Slovakia: Scandal overshadows pivotal election

A scandal has engulfed Slovakia's police and intelligence community just weeks before a key parliamentary election.
PoliticsSeptember 6, 2023
Austrian policemen check passports at the Slovakian border to Austria in Kittsee, Austria

Illegal migration puts Slovakia into Schengen isolation

Relations between Slovakia and the Czech Republic have been strained by the reintroduction of border checks.
PoliticsNovember 18, 2022