Anti-government protests in Slovakia, thousands of protesters demand Prime Minister Fico's resignation

2025-01-25 13:12:14 / BOTA ALFA PRESS

Anti-government protests in Slovakia, thousands of protesters demand Prime

Around one hundred thousand people took part in protests in almost 30 cities in Slovakia to demonstrate against the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico, and in favor of the country's membership in the EU and NATO.

Demonstrations took place in the capital Bratislava, but also in Banska Bystrica, Nitra, Zilina, Kosice and several smaller towns such as Nove Zamky, Prievidza and Humenne. Marches were also organised by Slovaks abroad, including in Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic and Ireland. In Bratislava, the crowd called for the prime minister's resignation and chanted slogans including " enough with Fico " and " we will not be silent ".

" Despite the fears of top state officials about imminent violence, possible provocations and a coup d'état, all rallies were peaceful and took place in a dignified and calm spirit ," organizers said in a press statement.

Even for the police, the demonstrations were peaceful, without incidents or obstacles to public order.

 

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