Protests against government of Slovak PM continue in Slovakia – photos
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Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:48:32 +0200
Protests against the policies of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Ficos government began on the evening of Friday, 24 January.
The protests are taking place in over 20 Slovak cities under the slogan Slovakia is Europe.
Source Slovak newspaper Aktuality, as reported by European Pravda Details The protests against Ficos government in Slovakia are organised by the Peace for Ukraine initiative and opposition political parties.
Protests were also reported in Poland, Germany, Czechia and Ireland.
The protest in ilina, Slovakia.
Photo Aktuality In response to the protests, the police implemented security measures to ensure peaceful and safe demonstrations.
The police urged the protesters to respect instructions from police officers and to remain considerate of others during the public gatherings.
The protest in Koice, Slovakia.
Photo Aktuality In most Slovak cities, thousands of people have participated in the protests.
For instance, in Koice, media outlets estimated the turnout at around 15,000.
Meanwhile, counterprotests under the slogan Slovakia is not Ukraine were announced in some cities.
In Bratislava, about 40 people attended such a demonstration.
Background Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico claimed that a coup dtat was being prepared in Slovakia with the involvement of the opposition, nongovernmental organisations, the media, and a secret group of foreign experts.
The Slovak opposition, which is attempting to initiate a vote of no confidence in Ficos government, rejects these claims and says they are just a tactic to intimidate Slovaks.
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