Protests against pro-Russian PM erupt in several Slovak cities – photos
Protests under the slogan Bratislava is Europe began across a number of Slovak cities on Friday evening, 10 January. Demonstrators are expressing their criticism of Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russian policies.
Source: European Pravda, citing Slovak news website Aktuality
Details: The protests against Fico's policy are taking place in more than a dozen Slovak cities, particularly in Bratislava, Banská Bystrica, Prešov, Žilina and Poprad.
In addition, protests are also planned in the Polish city of Kraków and the Czech capital of Prague.
Among other things, in Bratislava, protesters are chanting, "We've had enough of Fico", and holding placards criticising the prime minister.
The protests were organised by the Mier Ukrajine (Peace for Ukraine) initiative, and in some cities, participants from the Demokrati (Democrats) party, founded by former Prime Minister Eduard Heger, joined the protests.
"We are ready to protest, to shout at the top of our voices and, above all, to defend a free Slovakia! We are waiting for you on Friday to speak up together and loudly: SLOVAKIA IS EUROPE!" reads the announcement of the protest.
Background:
- This is not the first time that Slovakia has protested against Robert Fico's policies. In late December 2024, Fico travelled to Moscow and met with Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin.
- Following Fico's visit to Moscow, the Mier Ukrajine association requested the Slovak Prosecutor General's Office to review the trip's legality.
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