The immediate threat to the life of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was assassinated, has passed. However, the politician is still in serious condition. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalyniak, Reuters reports , UNN reports.
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We all feel a little calmer. The prognosis is getting more and more positive. His life is not in danger
At the same time, he explained that he needs a long time and rest to recover. The deputy prime minister also said that Fico will continue to be treated at the Roosevelt Hospital in Banska Bystrica, and there are no plans to transfer him to another clinic.
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The attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico took place on May 15 in the afternoon in the city of Handlova, in the center of the country. The shooter was among a small group of people whom Fico had come out to greet after a government retreat at a local cultural center. The attacker reportedly fired five shots at close range.
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