The Latest Breaking News from Slovakia

Juraj Cintula, 71, has been named in local media reports as the man accused of carrying out gun attack in Handlova

The shock of an assassination attempt could heal deep divisions Fico exploited, but the omens are not promising, says author and broadcaster John Kampfner

Deputy PM has said the government leader will pull through after being taken to hospital

Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico remains in a serious condition after an assassination attempt on May 15. He was shot multiple times at close range after coming out of a meeting at a cultural centre in the town of Handlová. A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.

Slovak populist prime minister shot in stomach during meeting with supporters in Handlova

If gunshot wounds were ‘just a few millimetres to either side we would be talking about a late prime minister,’ President Peter Pellegrini said

Slovak authorities charged a man Thursday with attempting to assassinate the populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, saying the suspect acted alone in a politically motivated attack.

Interior minister says suspect charged with attempted murder is ‘lone wolf’ who had joined anti-government protests.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's condition has stabilised overnight but is still "very serious", the deputy prime minister said on Thursday – a day after Fico was shot multiple times.