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Slovakian Prime Minister Fico Emerges from Surgery, Regains Consciousness
Taraba said that he was shocked to hear of the incident but that he was still hopeful about Fico's prognosis, adding that the Prime Minister suffered stomach and joint injuries, which were not serious enough to be considered life-threatening. An earlier statement from Slovak Defence Minister Robert Kalinak, however, said that Fico was in a critical condition while undergoing surgery.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico Faces Life-Threatening Injuries Following Assassination Attempt
"The situation is really serious," said Defence Minister Robert Kalinak, who confirmed Fico's critical condition. Medical personnel have been on continuous duty conducting his surgery for more than three hours, an indication of the seriousness of the injuries he sustained. According to Labour Minister Erik Tomas, Fico's operation is a long process because several organs have been damaged.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico Faces Life-Threatening Injuries Following Assassination Attempt
"The situation is really serious," said Defence Minister Robert Kalinak, who confirmed Fico's critical condition. Medical personnel have been on continuous duty conducting his surgery for more than three hours, an indication of the seriousness of the injuries he sustained. According to Labour Minister Erik Tomas, Fico's operation is a long process because several organs have been damaged.
Robert Fico becomes Slovakia's new PM
Slovak President Zuzana Caputova appointed the new government at the Primate's Palace in the nation's capital Bratislava on Wednesday, reports Xinhua news agency.
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