Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:37am on 16 May 2024,Thursday International
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in critical condition after being shot in a small town north-east of Bratislava. The attack occurred on Wednesday afternoon as Fico greeted people outside a cultural community centre. A man fired five shots at the prime minister before being subdued by bodyguards. Fico underwent surgery for over three hours, and his condition is described as "bad". The defence minister called the shooting an "attack on democracy". The assailant has been detained but not yet identified. The incident has sparked shock and concern among Slovak politicians, including the president.
