Slovak prime minister is stable after ‘miracles’ in hospital as shooting suspect appears in court
- Two hours of surgery on Friday led to a good prognosis for his recovery but he was still not well enough to travel to a hospital in the capital
- The update on Fico’s health was issued as the man accused of attempting to assassinate him made his first court appearance
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s condition was serious but stable on Saturday as the man accused of trying to assassinate him faced his first court appearance.
“Several miracles have occurred in Banska Bystrica in recent days coming from the hands of doctors, nurses and the personnel at the Roosevelt Hospital,” Defence Minister Robert Kalinak said.
“I can’t find words of gratitude for the fact that we are steadily approaching that positive prognosis.”
Fico, 59, was attacked as he greeted supporters following a government meeting Wednesday in the former coal mining town of Handlova. The suspect was tackled to the ground and arrested.
The update on Fico’s health was issued as the man accused of attempting to assassinate him made his first court appearance, according to Slovak state media.
