Fico, Slovakia and Russia

Mass protests against PM Fico’s pro-Russian turn continue across Slovakia
Mass protests in Slovakia against the left-right cabinet of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico continued with rallies under the slogan “Slovakia is Europe” held in more than 40 cities and towns across the country.
Slovakian crowds continue protest against pro-Russian policies of populist premier Robert Fico
Thousands of people have taken to the streets across Slovakia again to voice their opposition to populist Prime Minister Robert Fico and his pro-Russian policies.
Protests Against Fico And Ties With Russia Flare Up Again In Slovakia
Mass protests have once again erupted in Slovakia, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Robert Fico due to his pro-Russian policies. Participants in the rallies expressed their support for Ukraine and Slovakia’s European orientation, reported the Slovak news portal Aktuality on Friday, March 7.
Thousands of Slovaks stage protests against the Russia-friendly government
People gather to take part at a protest called "Slovakia is Europe" in Bratislava Friday, March 7, 2025
Thousands of Slovaks protest against populist PM Robert Fico and his pro-Russian policies
Thousands of Slovaks protest against populist PM Robert Fico and his pro-Russian policies Thousands of Slovaks took to the streets to take part in regular protest pro-Russian policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.
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UN concerned over deteriorating fundamental freedoms and civic space in Slovakia
UN Special Rapporteurs and Independent Experts on human rights expressed concerns Monday about the constant erosion of fundamental freedoms in the Slovak Republic, including the rights to peaceful ...
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Protests in Slovakia: reports from Bratislava
Enough with Fico!” reads a massive inscription projected onto the building facade of the transport ministry in Freedom Square ...
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Gas from Azerbaijan part of Ukraine transit talks, Slovakia's Fico says
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Slovakia’s Fico threatening to complicate EU summit
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EU backs off call to explore reviving Russian gas for Slovakia
The EU has previously said it doesn’t support restarting a deal between Russia and Ukraine that kept gas flowing to the bloc.