Slovakia's PM, alleging coup plot, hikes security at government sites
Jan 24, 2025
Bratislava [Slovakia], January 24: Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Thursday that security protections at key government buildings will be strengthened in light of alleged coup plans by his opponents.
Fico, who survived an assassination attempt last May, made the announcement after a meeting of his security council.
Security will be boosted at sites like the parliament building and seat of government, the Summer Archbishop's Palace, but he did not outline further protective measures.
The left-wing nationalist promised there would there not be any restrictions on the constitutionally guaranteed right of assembly and the right to organize protests.
The opposition parties accused Fico of trying to stoke panic to distract from the failure of his government's policies and improve his standing. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune
