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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico moves to capital after shooting

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been discharged from a hospital in central Slovakia, two weeks after he was seriously injured in a shooting.

He was taken from the city of Banska Bystrica and continued his recovery in the capital Bratislava, according to media reports.

59 years old left Fighting for life after being shot four times A short distance from the center of Handlova while greeting supporters after a government meeting on 15 May.

It is known that Mr. Pico has undergone several surgeries.

It is unclear whether he was discharged to his apartment in Bratislava or transferred to another hospital.

The veteran politician, who has served as prime minister for more than 10 of the past 18 years, returned to power in September as head of a populist-nationalist coalition.

Slovakia has become increasingly polarized in recent months and the attacks have deepened tensions.

Local media identified his alleged assailant as 71-year-old Juraj Cintula. He was arrested and remanded on charges of attempted murder..

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