Slovak Prime Minister Fico insults journalist over question on 1940s decrees
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Posted Jun 26, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-26-1730
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico reportedly made offensive comments towards STVR journalist Diana Trnkusová, calling her a "fool" and threatening a "fire hose" over a question about the Beneš decrees.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico reportedly made offensive comments towards a journalist during an event with students. Diana Trnkusová of Slovak Television and Radio (STVR) had questioned the Prime Minister regarding the Beneš decrees, a series of 1940s legislative acts that restricted the rights of ethnic Germans and Hungarians. In response, Fico allegedly referred to her as a "fool" and stated he would "douse her with a fire hose, like in a psychiatric hospital." Sources: Громадське