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A Slovak court sentences 72-year-old Juraj Cintula, the perpetrator in the attempted assassination of prime

Attempted assassination of Robert Fico — A Slovak court sentences 72-year-old Juraj Cintula, the perpetrator in the attempted assassination of prime minister Robert Fico in 2024, to 21 years in prison. Cintula continues t

Published October 21, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Attempted assassination of Robert Fico.

A Slovak court sentences 72-year-old Juraj Cintula, the perpetrator in the attempted assassination of prime minister Robert Fico in 2024, to 21 years in prison. Cintula continues to deny the accusations, saying he aimed away from vital organs. [https://apnews.com/article/slovakia-trial-fico-assassination-verdict-5f1c61fe91750bed7eb4b193366b93d1 (AP)] [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c051mj72ddjo (BBC News)]

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