[バンスカービストリツァ（スロバキア） １５日 ロイター] – Prime Minister Fizzo (59) of Slovakia, central Europe, was shot and critically injured in Handlova, central Europe, on the fifteenth. His situation was initially listed as critical, however a authorities official mentioned his life was out of hazard after being handled at a hospital.
The assassination try on the prime minister has brought on shock in Slovakia, the place political violence is uncommon.
“The surgical procedure went effectively,” Deputy Prime Minister and Environment Minister Taraba informed the BBC, including, “The affected person will not be in a life-threatening situation presently.”
The gunman fired 5 pictures. Talaba mentioned one of many bullets pierced Fizzo’s stomach and the opposite hit his joint.
Local media reported that he had undergone surgical procedure and was in steady situation.
“This (tried) assassination was politically motivated and the perpetrator determined to commit the crime shortly after the presidential election,” Interior Minister Stasi Estok mentioned. Former prime minister Pellegrini, who’s near Fizzo, gained the presidential election held in April.
Item 1 of two On May 15, Prime Minister Fizzo of Slovakia was shot and critically injured in Handlova, central Europe. His situation was initially listed as critical, however a authorities official mentioned his life was out of hazard after being handled at a hospital. Photo reveals safety workers loading the prime minister right into a automotive after the capturing (2024, Reuters/Radovan Stoklasa)
[1/2]On May 15, Prime Minister Fizzo of Slovakia was shot and critically injured in Handlova, central Europe. His situation was initially listed as critical, however a authorities official mentioned his life was out of hazard after being handled at a hospital. Photo reveals safety workers loading the prime minister right into a automotive after the capturing (2024, Reuters/Radovan Stoklasa)
According to native media, the gunman is a 71-year-old man and a former safety guard at a shopping center. He is a member of the Slovak Writers’ Association and has printed three books of his poetry.
The incident occurred simply after 2:30 p.m. native time (9:30 p.m. Japan time). Mr Fitso was attending a authorities assembly in Handlova. He was taken by helicopter to the central metropolis of Banská Bystrica, the place he obtained emergency therapy.
Witnesses to the incident informed Reuters they heard gunshots as Mr Fitso exited the constructing and tried to shake fingers with the gang. Police then arrested the person.
Slovakia is a member of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). European Commission President von der Leyen condemned the incident, saying: “Such acts of violence haven’t any place in our societies and undermine our most valuable frequent good: democracy.” .
US President Biden mentioned in a press release that he “condemns this horrific act of violence” and provided help to Slovakia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin known as the capturing a “horrible” crime, saying, “Prime Minister Fitso is a courageous and strong-willed particular person.”
Mr. Phitso was appointed prime minister for a fourth time period final yr. During his 30-year profession, he has moved between pro-European mainstream and nationalist positions against EU and US insurance policies. In current years, he has aligned himself with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, more and more criticizing Western international locations’ help for Ukraine, which has been invaded by Russia, and expressing opposition to Ukraine’s future membership in NATO.
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