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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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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 • 21596 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 • 102155 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 • 18885 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 • 16898 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 • 19173 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 • 28974 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 • 66763 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 • 28798 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 • 28880 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 • 26749 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 • 55620 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 • 32878 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 • 26210 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 • 14995 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 • 24796 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 • 19859 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 • 25363 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 • 19953 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 • 27525 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 • 28385 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 • 113665 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 • 19668 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 • 20245 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 • 487247 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 • 21192 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 • 24452 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 • 27595 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 • 71821 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 • 47965 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 • 25852 views