FICO sees coup plot behind protests

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 security council meeting called after populist Prime Robert Fico claimed a plot to overthrow his government is taking place in which NGOs,
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.
Slovak government plans security measures around protests, citing coup risks
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Thursday his administration would plan preventive measures around public protests that state officials have said risk escalating into attempts at overthrowing the government.
Slovak PM accuses opposition of planning coup to topple him
Slovakia's populist prime minister, Robert Fico, has claimed opposition forces are planning a "Maidan"-style coup in Slovakia, referring to the popular uprising that toppled Ukraine's pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych in 2014.
Slovak Opposition to Call No-Confidence Vote Against PM Fico's Government
(Reuters) -Slovakia's opposition parties will call a no-confidence vote against the government, a party chief said on Tuesday, accusing Prime Minister Robert Fico of dragging foreign policy closer to Russia while failing to tackle problems at home.
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,
Slovakia's PM, alleging coup plot, hikes security at government sites
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Thursday that security protections at key government buildings will be strengthened in light of alleged coup plans by his opponents. Fico, who survived an assassination attempt last May,
Slovak PM Fico accuses opposition of 'coup attempt' following protests and no-confidence motion
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico addresses the media during a meeting with his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban in Bratislava, Slovakia, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
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 ...
Slovak opposition says PM Fico undermining EU membership, Fico warns of protests
Slovak opposition leader Michal Simecka launched an attempt to dismiss the leftist-nationalist government in a no-confidence ...
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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 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 ...
Slovak leader Fico preparing for EU exit, opposition says
Slovak opposition leader Michal Simecka accused Prime Minister Robert Fico of laying the ground to take the country out of ...
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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 ...
Zelenskiy Hosts Slovakia's Opposition Leader in Kyiv Amid Spat With PM Fico
Zelenskiy had invited Fico to visit Kyiv for talks on Friday, an invitation he alluded to as he announced his meeting with ...
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Slovakia’s Fico dreams of his ‘Maidan’
Fico warned that protestors might occupy government buildings, call a national strike, or confront security forces. He also claimed that a group of experts in Slovakia were actively involved in the ...