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Marek Antalik

Marek Antalik

Premier's Health Condition Stable But Serious, No Transport Expected Yet

Premier's Health Condition Stable But Serious, No Transport Expected Yet

Banska Bystrica, May 18 (TASR) - The condition of Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) is stable, but still serious, Health Minister Zuzana Dolinkova (Voice-SD) told a press conference on Saturday, noting that Friday's (May 17) surgery contributed to the positive prognosis. Vice-Premier and Defence Minister Robert Kalinak (Smer-SD)

Man Accused of Attempted Murder of Prime Minister Fico Remanded in Custody

Man Accused of Attempted Murder of Prime Minister Fico Remanded in Custody

Pezinok, May 18 (TASR) - The Specialised Criminal Court in Pezinok (Bratislava region) has remanded in custody the man accused of the attempted murder of Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD), court spokeswoman Katarina Kudjakova told TASR on Saturday, adding that the decision is not yet final. A prosecutor of the

Pellegrini: Fico Still in Serious State, I've Just Talked to Him

Pellegrini: Fico Still in Serious State, I've Just Talked to Him

Bratislava, May 16 (TASR) - Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) is in a serious health condition following Wednesday's (May 15) attack, President-elect Peter Pellegrini announced after visiting the Premier in a hospital in Banska Bystrica on Thursday. "I was allowed to talk to him only for a

President Caputova: Hateful Rhetoric Leads to Hateful Acts

President Caputova: Hateful Rhetoric Leads to Hateful Acts

Bratislava, May 15 (TASR) - The hateful rhetoric we are witnessing in society leads to hateful acts, stated President Zuzana Caputova in response to the attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) on Wednesday. The head of state called it an attack on democracy, adding that any violence is unacceptable.

Prime Minister Fico Shot and Injured after Cabinet Meeting in Handlova

Prime Minister Fico Shot and Injured after Cabinet Meeting in Handlova

Handlova, May 15 (TASR) - Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) was shot and injured after an away-from-home government meeting in Handlova (Trencin region), according to information confirmed by Parliamentary Vice-Chair Lubos Blaha (Smer-SD), who suspended the House session. According to a TASR reporter, several shots were fired at the scene

Health Minister Dolinkova Survives No-confidence Motion in House

Health Minister Dolinkova Survives No-confidence Motion in House

Bratislava, May 14 (TASR) - Health Minister Zuzana Dolinkova (Voice-SD) survived the opposition's attempt to oust her via a no-confidence motion in Parliament on Tuesday, with only 64 of the 142 MPs present voting in favour of her dismissal, while 78 MPs were against. The motion to dismiss

Culture Minister Simkovicova Survives No-confidence Motion in Parliament

Culture Minister Simkovicova Survives No-confidence Motion in Parliament

Bratislava, May 14 (TASR) - Culture Minister Martina Simkovicova (a Slovak National Party/SNS nominee) survived a no-confidence motion in Parliament on Tuesday, with 64 MPs of the 142 MPs present for the vote backing the opposition proposal to dismiss her, while 78 MPs were against. The motion to dismiss