Protests towards the insurance policies of Prime Minister Robert Fico's authorities are happening in over 20 Slovak cities. The protests started on the night of Friday, 24 January beneath the slogan "Slovakia is Europe".

Supply: Slovak newspaper Aktuality, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: The protests towards Fico’s authorities in Slovakia have been organised by the Peace for Ukraine initiative and opposition political events. Protests have additionally been reported in Poland, Germany, Czechia and Eire.

The protest in Žilina, Slovakia. Picture: Aktuality

The police have responded by implementing safety measures to make sure that the demonstrations are peaceable and protected. They’ve urged protesters to heed any directions given by cops and to be thoughtful of others throughout the public gatherings.

The protest in Košice, Slovakia. Picture: Aktuality

In most Slovak cities, 1000’s of individuals have turned out to protest. In Košice, as an illustration, media shops estimated the turnout at round 15,000.

In the meantime, counter-protests beneath the slogan "Slovakia shouldn’t be Ukraine" have been introduced in some cities. Considered one of these, in Bratislava, drew about 40 individuals.

Background:

• Earlier this week Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico claimed {that a} "coup d'état" was being deliberate in Slovakia involving the opposition, non-governmental organisations, the media, and a "secret group of overseas consultants".
• The Slovak opposition, which is making an attempt to suggest a vote of no confidence in Fico's authorities, rejects these claims, saying they’re only a tactic to intimidate Slovaks.

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