Tens of thousands of people in Slovakia have gathered at squares and street across the country to voice their opposition to the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Slovakian police have arrested a man allegedly linked to a coup threat, with local media identifying him as a Ukrainian national. Reports suggest the accused will be expelled to Ukraine. This development follows last year's assassination attempt on Slovak PM Robert Fico,

BRATISLAVA - Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico rejected protesters' calls for his resignation on Jan 25 after tens of thousands demonstrated against his government's policy shift closer to Russia.

According to Slovakia’s ruling Smer party, the latest addition to the list of people and institutions supposedly threatening the country is Mamuka Mamulashvili, the Georgian commander of the National Legion.

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico plans to meet European Commission officials to discuss resuming Russian gas transit through Ukraine. This route, vital for Slovakia and other nations, is contentious as Ukraine opposes it for funding Russia's war against Kyiv.

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has sought the resumption of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, will discuss the issue with European Commission officials on Thursday, his office said on Tuesday.

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.

Tens of thousands protested in Slovakia's capital against PM Robert Fico's pro-Russia policies, matching previous mass demonstrations. The opposition initiated a no-confidence vote. Fico accused foreign interference but lacked evidence.

BRATISLAVA (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of protesters thronged a central square in the Slovak capital on Friday, waving banners opposing Prime Minister Robert Fico's policy shift closer to Russia, after tensions between the government and the opposition rose.

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico criticises Western policies for prolonging the Russia-Ukraine war and warns of potential territorial losses.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Thousands of protesters gather to oppose the policies of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava, Slovakia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Credit: AP/Denes Erdos Fico’s views on Russia have ...

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