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Robert Fico

Slovak politician, head of the government of Slovakia since October 25, 2023. Before that, he headed the government in 2006-2010 and 2012-2018.
Born on September 15, 1964, in Topoľčany, Slovakia. He earned a law degree from Comenius University in Bratislava and worked in jurisprudence before starting his political career. For many years, he served as head of government, becoming a record holder for the longest tenure in this position. Currently, he continues to lead the government of the Slovak Republic as the leader of the SMER-SD party ("Direction - Social Democracy"). He is known for his pro-Russian views and criticism of the Ukrainian authorities.
1993
Appointed as a member of the Slovak delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
1999
Founded the political party "Direction - Social Democracy."
2006
Formed the first coalition government after winning the parliamentary elections
2009
Introduced the single European currency, the euro, in the territory of the Slovak Republic
2012
Formed the first single-party majority government in the history of modern Slovakia
2023
Assumed the position of Prime Minister for the fourth time
2024
Fico was the target of an assassination attempt, resulting in a gunshot wound
2025
Held negotiations in Moscow to ensure the supply of natural gas to Slovakia. In the same year, Fico effectively justified Russia's aggression against Ukraine
2025
264 psychiatrists and psychologists signed an open letter expressing concern about Fico's mental state due to his statements
2026
Supported the Hungarian government's proposal to create an inspection to check the condition of the "Druzhba" oil pipeline
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Shmyhal and Slovak Prime Minister Fico meet in Zakarpattia region

Denys Shmyhal and Robert Fico met near Uzhhorod on October 7. They will discuss cooperation in energy security and infrastructure projects.

Economy • October 7, 08:11 AM • 16619 views
Fico vows to block Ukraine's accession to NATO as long as he is in power

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he will block Ukraine's accession to NATO as long as he is in power. He believes that Ukraine's membership in the Alliance could lead to a third world war.

Politics • October 6, 08:56 PM • 119557 views
Fico believes that the transit issue will be resolved at the meeting of the governments of Slovakia and Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Fico wants to convince Ukraine to keep oil and gas transit at a joint government meeting. He emphasizes the benefits for both countries and supports Ukraine's accession to the EU.

Economy • October 5, 04:58 PM • 31129 views
Fico wants to go to Moscow next year

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced his intention to visit Moscow in 2025 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. He believes that this has nothing to do with the current situation.

News of the World • October 5, 04:37 PM • 19497 views
Fico says he wants to restore relations with Russia after the war in Ukraine

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has expressed a desire to restore economic relations with Russia after the war in Ukraine ends. He is also in favor of maintaining the transit of Russian raw materials to Europe through Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 09:39 AM • 56596 views
An envelope with a bullet was sent to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico

The Office of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico received an envelope with a bullet inside. The government's press service confirmed the incident, and the envelope is currently being checked by the Office of Official Protection.

News of the World • September 25, 10:48 AM • 13291 views
Romania asks Ukraine to shoot down Russian drones flying into its territory - mass media

Romania has asked Ukraine to shoot down Russian drones flying into its territory. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga discussed military assistance and support from Western neighbors during his visit to Bucharest.

War in Ukraine • September 19, 02:18 PM • 26028 views
Situation on the battlefield and the path to the EU and NATO: Ukraine's Foreign Minister met with the President of Slovakia

Andriy Sybiga discussed with Peter Pellegrini the situation on the battlefield and strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities. They also discussed Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO and expressed gratitude for Slovakia's support.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 07:35 PM • 41080 views
Ukraine's Foreign Minister met with the Prime Minister of Slovakia: they discussed the development of relations in the spirit of good neighborliness

Andriy Sybiga met with Robert Fico in Bratislava. The parties discussed the development of relations in the spirit of good neighborliness, mutual respect and benefit as part of Sybiga's first foreign visit to Slovakia.

Politics • September 18, 06:00 PM • 28733 views
After Romania, Sibiga will go to Slovakia: what will she talk about

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga will visit Slovakia on September 18. He will discuss support for Ukraine, the Peace Formula, Euro-Atlantic integration, and bilateral projects with the country's leadership.

Politics • September 18, 01:44 PM • 15223 views
Orban consolidates far-right in EU, threatens unity on Ukraine - Politico

Viktor Orban has created a new far-right group in the European Parliament, strengthening his influence. This could undermine EU unity on key issues, especially support for Ukraine.

Politics • August 7, 06:56 AM • 32562 views
Pole who attacked Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen denies responsibility

A 39-year-old Polish man accused of attacking Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has told a court he does not remember anything. He denied responsibility, citing alcohol consumption and a 'bad day'.

News of the World • August 6, 03:04 PM • 20475 views
Transit of Russian oil through Ukraine: Shmyhal spoke about the results of talks with Fico

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held talks with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico on energy security. Shmyhal emphasized that Ukrainian sanctions do not threaten the energy security of Slovakia and Europe.

Economy • July 31, 01:48 PM • 100570 views
Slovakia threatens to stop supplying diesel to Ukraine due to the situation with the transit of Lukoil's oil

Slovak Prime Minister Fico announced that diesel supplies to Ukraine might be cut off if Kyiv does not resume transit of Lukoil oil. He offered a technical solution to his Ukrainian counterpart, Shmyhal.

Economy • July 29, 04:49 PM • 32162 views
Fico discusses options for resuming Lukoil oil transit with Shmygal

Slovak Prime Minister Fico offers Ukraine a technical solution to resume Russian oil transit. Slovakia emphasizes the importance of transit for the Slovneft refinery over more expensive alternatives.

Economy • July 26, 05:11 PM • 27974 views
Slovakia arms Ukraine against its will - Bloomberg

Slovakia is officially against military aid to Ukraine, but Slovak ammunition is still being supplied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 08:52 AM • 37508 views
Slovak PM Fico criticizes Ukraine's sanctions against lukoil

Robert Fico said that the sanctions against lukoil hurt some EU countries, not russia. He says that this could lead to a reduction in oil supplies to the Slovnaft refinery and affect supplies to Ukraine.

Politics • July 21, 07:41 AM • 101969 views
Slovak parliament fails to find votes to condemn russia's attack on Okhmatdyt children's hospital

The Slovak parliament failed to include a resolution condemning russia's attack on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv on its agenda.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 03:54 PM • 110150 views
"The script is like a photocopier": Fico compares attempted assassination to attack on Trump

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was attacked in May, said that the attack was similar to the attempted assassination of former US President and presidential candidate Donald Trump, which took place during his speech at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

News of the World • July 14, 11:50 AM • 25220 views
Slovak PM Fico says he has returned to work after assassination attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who survived an assassination attempt in May, returned to work after recovering from his injuries.

News of the World • July 9, 06:55 PM • 21569 views
Slovak Prime Minister supports Orban's visit to russia in his first public speech after the assassination attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made his first public appearance since surviving an assassination attempt in May, speaking at a ceremony where he supported Hungarian leader Viktor Orban's visit to moscow and spoke out against progressive ideologies.

Society • July 6, 12:20 AM • 102100 views
Attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Fico reclassified as terrorist act

The attempted assassination of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who sustained gunshot wounds, was reclassified as a terrorist act instead of attempted murder.

News of the World • July 4, 08:00 AM • 18860 views
Slovakia disbanded the public broadcaster and created a new state media outlet on its basis

Slovakia dissolved the public broadcaster RTVS and created a new state media outlet STVR with an interim head appointed by the government amid public concern about increased political control.

News of the World • July 2, 03:40 PM • 16868 views
Slovak Prime Minister Fico will continue to feel the effects of his injury, but may soon return to work

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is gradually recovering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen sustained during an assassination attempt in May, but according to his deputy, he will continue to have health problems.

News of the World • July 1, 02:05 PM • 19150 views
Hungary and Slovakia will not oppose Rutte's candidacy for NATO Secretary General

Hungary and Slovakia have announced their potential support for Mark Rutte as the next NATO Secretary General.

Politics • June 18, 12:19 PM • 28946 views
Slovak President Pellegrini promises to visit Ukraine

Slovakia's new president, Peter Pellegrini, who took office on Saturday, assured that he plans to visit all neighboring countries, including Ukraine, although he did not specify any timeframe for his visit to Ukraine.

Politics • June 17, 01:10 PM • 66730 views
Slovakia is very concerned about the safety of ZNPP

Slovakia is very concerned about the safety of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant and fully supports the IAEA's efforts to ensure its safe operation by providing financial support for the IAEA's work.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 01:25 PM • 28776 views
In Slovakia, Fico's party took second place in the European Parliament elections

In Slovakia's European Parliament elections, the Progressive Slovakia party, led by Michal Szymecka, won with 27. 81% of the vote, while Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer party came in second with 24.76%, contrary to pre-election polls that pointed to a potential Smer victory.

Politics • June 10, 04:03 AM • 28848 views
Euro elections in Slovakia: according to unofficial results, the party opposed to Fico wins

According to unofficial results, the opposition Progressive Slovakia party won the highest number of votes (27. 81%) in Slovakia's European Parliament elections, while Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer party came in second with 24.8% of the vote.

News of the World • June 9, 12:05 PM • 26725 views
Fico recorded the first video message after the assassination attempt: promises to return to work soon

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who survived the attempted murder, promised to gradually return to work in late June or early July after recovering at home.

News of the World • June 5, 04:39 PM • 55599 views