Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a stable but serious condition after being shot multiple times in an assassination attempt. According to hospital staff, Mr. Fico is receiving treatment to improve his condition.
The incident occurred on May 15 outside a cultural center where Mr. Fico was meeting with supporters. Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok stated that a suspect is in custody, and initial investigations suggest a clear political motivation behind the attempt on Mr. Fico’s life.