Skip to Content

Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Thousands have rallied in dozens of cities and towns across Slovakia to mark the sixth anniversary of the slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee amid a wave of anti-government protests. Jan Kuciak and Martina Kusnirova were shot dead at their home in a town east of Bratislava on Feb. 21, 2018. Both were 27 years old. The killings prompted major street protests and led to the collapse of a government headed then by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico who returned to power after last year’s elections. His new government has faced mass protest over his plan to amend the penal code.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content