Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot in Assassination Attempt: Critically Wounded During Government Meeting

Handlova, Slovakia Slovakia
European leaders and Slovakian President Zuzana Caputova have widely condemned the assassination attempt.
Fico sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is currently in life-threatening condition at a hospital in Banska Bystrica.
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and critically wounded during a government meeting in Handlova on May 15, 2024.
The exact circumstances of the shooting are still unclear.
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot in Assassination Attempt: Critically Wounded During Government Meeting

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and seriously wounded in an assassination attempt on May 15, 2024, during a government meeting in Handlova. According to reports from multiple sources, including Slovak news agency TASR and the prime minister's official Facebook page, Fico sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is currently in life-threatening condition at a hospital in Banska Bystrica. The exact circumstances of the shooting are still unclear, but it has been widely condemned by European leaders and Slovakian President Zuzana Caputova. Fico previously served as Slovakia's prime minister for more than a decade, first between 2006 and 2010 and then again from 2012 to 2018. He won a third term in office last October after running a campaign critical of western support for Ukraine and sympathies towards Russia. Fico has also been an ally of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, especially when it comes to criticism of the European Union. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.


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  • It's unclear if there were any other injuries or fatalities.
  • The identity of the shooter is still unknown.

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Slovakia’s Prime Minister Fico in life-threatening condition after being shot multiple times

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Ivana Kottasová Wednesday, 15 May 2024 13:18
  • Unique Points
    • Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times after a government meeting and is in a life-threatening condition.
    • Fico previously served as Slovakia’s prime minister for more than a decade, first between 2006 and 2010 and then again from 2012 to 2018.
    • Fico won a third term as Slovakian prime minister last October after running a campaign critical of western support for Ukraine and sympathies towards Russia.
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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96%

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Slovakian prime minister shot in assassination attempt, rushed to hospital

ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Wednesday, 15 May 2024 14:25
  • Unique Points
    • Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot in the abdomen during an assassination attempt in Handlova on Wednesday.
    • Fico, 59, was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
  • Accuracy
    • Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times after a government meeting and is in a life-threatening condition.
    • Mr. Fico sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is in life-threatening condition according to his official Facebook page.
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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99%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Slovakia’s Prime Minister Is Wounded in Attack

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Cassandra Vinograd, Wednesday, 15 May 2024 13:40
  • Unique Points
    • Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and seriously wounded on Wednesday in Handlova, northeast of Bratislava.
    • Mr. Fico sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is in life-threatening condition according to his official Facebook page.
    • Ms. Caputova has used her limited powers to resist Mr. Fico’s drift toward Russia and his efforts to limit the judiciary’s ability to prosecute corruption.
    • Mr. Fico has aligned with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in opposing aid to Ukraine and challenging mainstream opinions within the European Union.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Slovakian Prime Minister Fico injured in shooting, media reports say

CNBC News Sam Meredith Wednesday, 15 May 2024 13:35
  • Unique Points
    • Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting on May 15, 2024
    • The shooting incident occurred after a government meeting in Handlova, Slovakia
    • Fico was reportedly shot and wounded in the abdomen
  • Accuracy
    • Slovak President Zuzana Caputova condemned the attack and wished Fico a quick recovery.
    • European leaders reacted with shock to the news and wished Fico well
  • Deception (100%)
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