Robert Fico, Russia and Slovak

Slovak protests build in rebuke of PM Fico's Russian tilt
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in a central square in the Slovak capital on Friday, waving banners opposing Prime Minister Robert Fico's policy shift closer to Russia after tensions between the government and the opposition rose.
Anti-Fico protests build as Slovak PM mutters about foreign ‘coup’
Ahead of planned pro-European protests in around 20 Slovak cities Friday, the pro-Moscow ruling coalition on Thursday used an emergency meeting of the country’s Security Council to address what it alleged was an “organized escalation” of domestic tensions directed from abroad.
Slovakia’s Fico Seeks Help From Turkey to Secure Russian Gas
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico discussed the potential for securing Russian gas through Turkey with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who pledged Ankara’s help in finding a solution with Moscow.
Angry Slovaks ratchet up protests against PM Fico's pro-Russia drive
Tens of thousands of people protested against the government across Slovakia Friday evening, as anger grows over nationalist Prime Minister Robert Fico's push for closer ties with Russia. Earlier this month,
Foreign experts plotting coup Slovakia's Fico
Operatives who participated in the Ukrainian Maidan and in Georgias unrest are now active in central Europe the Slovak prime minister has claimed
News digest: Fico sees coup plot behind protests, but Slovaks take to the streets anyway
Today in Slovakia - all the top news from Thursday, wrapped up in one place!Fico’s coup claims show cracks Prime Minister Robert Fico keeps claiming that Slovakia is facing an orchestrated attempt to destabilise his government,
PM Fico Takes Action Against External Forces As Slovakia Faces Risk Of Color Revolution
Prime Minister Fico called an emergency meeting of the country's Security Council, a decisive move in response to the looming ...
Slovak opposition says PM Fico undermining EU membership, Fico warns of protests
Slovakia's opposition accused Prime Minister Robert Fico on Tuesday of laying the groundwork to take the country out of the ...
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Fico's Strategy to Curb Potential Government Overthrows
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced plans for preventive measures in response to potential risks posed by public ...
Slovakia's opposition has failed to achieve the resignation of the Fico government and is preparing a coup
Representatives of the opposition parties of Slovakia left the meeting of the parliament, thereby refusing the vote initiated ...
Fico threatens to pull Slovakia out of EU and Nato
Slovakia’s pro-Russian prime minister has raised the prospect of his country leaving the European Union and Nato, arguing ...
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Fico's Fight: Slovakia's Tumultuous Political Climate
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's government plans to prevent public protests from turning into government overthrows, citing intelligence about opposition power grabs. Fico's critics dismiss these ...
Slovakia's Fico set to survive no-confidence vote as coalition rebels say they'll back him
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico looks set to survive an upcoming no-confidence vote after rebel lawmakers in one ruling ...
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President Pellegrini calls situation in Slovakia “serious” in wake of country-wide protests, PM Fico coup plot claims
By Albin Sybera in Prague Slovakia’s President Peter Pellegrini said the situation in the country is “serious” following a ...