BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s Parliament voted unanimously on Tuesday to condemn politically motivated violence following an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico, who is recovering from multiple wounds from last week’s shooting, hospital officials said.
Fico “remains conscious and communicative” and “further actions are being taken to improve his health condition,” said the hospital treating him in the central city of Banská Bystrica.
The hospital says that Fico, 59, is no longer in life-threating condition after being shot in the abdomen as he greeted supporters last Wednesday in the town of Handlova, about 140 kilometers (85 miles) northeast of the capital, Bratislava.
Fico underwent five-hour surgery immediately after the shooting, followed by another two-hour operation last Friday.
Fico’s populist government has pursued policies that prompted thousands of people to take to the streets to protest, including efforts to overhaul public broadcasting, a move critics said would give the government full control of public television and radio. That, and plans to amend the penal code to eliminate a special anti-graft prosecutor, have led opponents to worry that Fico would lead Slovakia down a more autocratic path.
Victims of UK's infected blood scandal to receive final compensation payments
Buffalo Bills make 2 deals to trade out of 1st round of NFL draft. Open 2nd round with first pick
‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ director Paola Cortellesi talks success, toxic relationships and hope
Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
What to stream: Lenny Kravitz, South Park, 'Dune: Part 2'
Bevy of defensive playmakers are available in Round 2 of the NFL draft after historic offensive run
What to expect in New York's special congressional election
Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
Germany and Real Madrid great Toni Kroos to retire after Euro 2024