Robert Fico
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'Our aspirations are even greater': PM Modi unveils expanded India-Slovakia partnership
India | Jun 15, 2026, 06:30 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced the elevation of India-Slovakia ties to a Comprehensive Partnership. The two countries agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, technology and green energy, while Slovak PM Robert Fico backed India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
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Slovak PM Robert Fico released from hospital after assassination attempt, moved to home care
World | Jun 01, 2024, 04:48 PM ISTFico, 59, was shot multiple times as he was exiting a government building in the former coal mining town of Handlova, shocking the country and the world. The attacker, identified as Juraj C, said he did not intend to kill Fico but wanted to hurt him as he disagreed with his policies.
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Slovak PM Fico undergoes another operation after murder attempt, remains in serious condition
World | May 17, 2024, 06:40 PM ISTFico, 59, was shot multiple times as he was exiting a government building in the former coal mining town of Handlova. The attempt on his life deeply shook the Europaean country, with many blaming the extreme political polarisation for the attack.
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Robert Fico Shooting: Recent Attacks on World Leaders | A Closer Look | India TV News
News | May 16, 2024, 06:30 PM ISTSlovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, was shot multiple times on Wednesday after a meeting in the town of Handlova. He received five gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital. Let's take a look at other political leaders around the world who have been targeted in armed attacks in recent years.
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PM Modi condemns 'cowardly and dastardly' shooting of Slovakia's Robert Fico, wishes speedy recovery
World | May 16, 2024, 09:47 AM ISTA 71-year-old man shot Fico five times after he was leaving a government building, although the motive for the shooting remained unclear. Fico, 59, was admitted to a hospital for urgent treatment and was earlier reported in a life-threatening situation, but his condition has since improved.
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Slovak PM Robert Fico no longer in life-threatening condition after 'assassination attempt'
World | May 16, 2024, 07:55 AM ISTFico, 59, who became PM for the third time last year, was shot five times by a 71-year-old man in Handlova on Wednesday. He was then transported by helicopter to the regional capital Banska Bystrica for urgent treatment and was earlier reported to be in a life-threatening condition.
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Robert Fico: Slovak PM, pro-Russian leader who criticised West for sanctions, struggling for life
World | May 15, 2024, 10:39 PM ISTSlovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was transported to Banska Bystrica hospital on Wednesday after suffering life-threatening injuries when he was shot and wounded in an attempted assassination.
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Slovak PM Robert Fico in life-threatening condition after being shot at abdomen I UPDATES
World | May 15, 2024, 10:18 PM ISTMedia reports say Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting and taken to hospital. The incident took place in the town of Handlova, some 150 kilometres northeast of the capital, according to the news television station TA3.
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Slovakia President asks pro-Russian Robert Fico to form coalition govt after winning elections
World | Oct 02, 2023, 10:46 PM ISTFico's win is expected to strain a fragile unity in the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) concerning the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The 59-year-old has warned to withdraw Slovakia’s military support for Ukraine if he is elected to power.
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Pro-Russian ex-PM Robert Fico wins Slovakia's parliamentary elections, likely to form government
World | Oct 01, 2023, 04:36 PM ISTThe 59-year-old Robert Fico has warned of withdrawing military support and economic assistance from Ukraine, akin to Hungary's stance. He has blamed Ukraine for housing "Nazis and fascists".
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Slovak PM for referendum on NATO base in Slovakia
World | Sep 14, 2014, 06:41 AM ISTBratislava: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said that he would initiate a referendum if his country was pressed into hosting a NATO base, a daily reported on Saturday.According to the premier, Slovakia's NATO membership