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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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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 • 28862 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 • 26738 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 • 55608 views
Robert Fico will be able to return to work in just a few months - Slovak Foreign Ministry

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is already at home for medical treatment. The process of his rehabilitation has recently begun, but it will take him several months to recover from an attempt on his life in mid-May.

News of the World • May 31, 04:36 PM • 32869 views
Slovak Prime Minister Fico released from hospital

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been released from hospital. Doctors reported that his health was improving, and he began the rehabilitation process.

News of the World • May 31, 03:32 AM • 26197 views
Slovak PM Fico's condition is improving - government

The condition of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is gradually improving after he was shot four times during an assassination attempt on May 15.

News of the World • May 27, 11:33 AM • 14986 views
Attempted assassination of Slovak prime minister: Fico's health is improving

The health of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is improving, according to doctors, after he was shot several times during an assassination attempt on May 15.

News of the World • May 26, 03:25 PM • 24790 views
You can see what happened to Fico: Georgian Prime Minister names “guilty” of assassination attempt on Slovak colleague and claims “threats” from European Commissioner

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused the “party of global war” of assassinating Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and said he could be the next target, suggesting that a dangerous force is trying to destabilize Georgia.

News of the World • May 23, 02:27 PM • 19848 views
Attempted assassination of Slovak prime minister: Fico's health condition does not allow him to be transported to Bratislava

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious but stable condition at Roosevelt Hospital after the assassination attempt, and his transfer to Bratislava is not possible for several more days.

News of the World • May 22, 05:47 PM • 25347 views
Slovak doctors tell about Fico's condition after the assassination attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's condition is stable and improving after being wounded in an assassination attempt on May 15, doctors at Roosevelt Hospital report.

News of the World • May 20, 11:59 AM • 19947 views
Fico's life is no longer in danger, but his condition is still serious - Deputy Prime Minister of Slovakia

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico survived the assassination attempt and is in serious but stable condition, his life is no longer in immediate danger.

News of the World • May 19, 11:12 AM • 27511 views
russia claims ukrainian refugee involved in attempted assassination of Slovak prime minister

russian sources spread disinformation about the involvement of a Ukrainian refugee in the assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, which the Slovak authorities categorically denied as a fake manipulation.

Politics • May 17, 08:58 PM • 28376 views
Slovak Prime Minister Fico's condition remains serious. The medical council is to meet next week

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition at Roosevelt Hospital in Banská Bystrica after undergoing a 5-hour operation following an assassination attempt in which he was shot at close range.

News of the World • May 17, 06:23 AM • 113660 views
Slovak president-elect talks to wounded Fico

Slovakia's newly elected president, Peter Pellegrini, spoke with wounded Prime Minister Robert Fico, who survived the assassination attempt, and wished him a speedy recovery.

News of the World • May 16, 03:24 PM • 19662 views
Slovak PM's attacker faces 25 years to life in prison - media

The 71-year-old writer faces 25 years to life in prison for the premeditated attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

News of the World • May 16, 12:02 PM • 20242 views
Attempt on the Prime Minister of Slovakia: xenophobia and the Russian trace

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fitzo was seriously wounded in an assassination attempt carried out by a 71-year-old xenophobic writer with with possible pro-Russian ties.

News of the World • May 16, 09:35 AM • 487222 views
Slovak Prime Minister Fico is in intensive care in serious but stable condition

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a stable but serious condition in intensive care after an assassination attempt that resulted in multiple gunshot wounds and a 5-hour surgery.

News of the World • May 16, 09:08 AM • 21183 views
Serbia announces arrest of President Aleksandar Vucic over possible threat to his life

Serbian authorities arrested a person who threatened the security of President Aleksandar Vucic after an attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

News of the World • May 16, 06:35 AM • 24439 views
Slovak Deputy Prime Minister says there is no longer a threat to Fico's life

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico survived an assassination attempt and is in stable condition after undergoing surgery for gunshot wounds to his abdomen and joint.

Politics • May 16, 12:58 AM • 27583 views
Fico attacker explains why he shot at Prime Minister

Juraj Cintula, the gunman who shot at Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, explained that he disagreed with the government's policies, particularly on freedom of speech and the alleged elimination of the media and attacks on the Slovak TV channel RTVS.

Politics • May 15, 08:25 PM • 71813 views
Slovak PM Fico undergoes successful surgery - media

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has undergone successful surgery and is in stable condition after being wounded in a shootout.

News of the World • May 15, 06:08 PM • 47953 views
The Prime Minister of Slovakia has bleeding in the abdominal cavity, doctors cannot stop it

The attacker hit Robert Fico in the abdomen with one bullet, one bullet passed through the abdomen into the hip bone, and the other hit him in the shoulder.

News of the World • May 15, 04:48 PM • 25843 views
Attempted assassination of Slovak Prime Minister Fico: what is known about the alleged attacker

A 71-year-old man, allegedly Juraj Cintul, a writer and opposition supporter, was detained on suspicion of an attempted assassination of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was hospitalized with wounds to the head and chest after the shooting incident.

Crimes and emergencies • May 15, 03:54 PM • 22248 views
Zelensky and Shmyhal condemn attack on Slovak PM Fico

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was attacked, which was strongly condemned by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal as an unacceptable act of violence against the head of a partner state.

Politics • May 15, 02:37 PM • 22184 views
Shooting of Slovak Prime Minister Fico: official report on his condition

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico suffered several gunshot wounds and is in a life-threatening condition after an assassination attempt, according to his official Facebook account.

News of the World • May 15, 02:19 PM • 23181 views
71-year-old man shoots at Slovak prime minister - media

A 71-year-old man from Levice allegedly attempted to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was hospitalized with wounds to the stomach, arms and legs.

News of the World • May 15, 02:02 PM • 21805 views
Attempt on the Prime Minister of Slovakia: Fico hospitalized with head and chest wounds

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was seriously wounded in the head and chest during an assassination attempt with a firearm and was rushed to the hospital by helicopter.

News of the World • May 15, 01:42 PM • 39382 views
Slovakia adopts scandalous media law

The Slovak government plans to replace the public broadcaster RTVS with a new body, STVR, which is sparking protests over concerns about media independence.

Politics • April 24, 11:01 PM • 27765 views
Slovaks raise more than three million euros for shells for Ukrainian army

The Slovaks have raised more than 3 million euros to buy ammunition for the Ukrainian army in defiance of their government's refusal to provide military aid. their government to provide military aid.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 08:06 AM • 20990 views
Residents of Slovakia raise almost 2 million euros for ammunition for Ukraine - media

Outraged by their government's refusal to provide military aid to Ukraine, Slovaks raised nearly 2 million euros this week to help Kyiv fight the russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 11:09 AM • 30539 views