Tens of thousands of people in Slovakia have gathered at squares and street across the country to voice their opposition to the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico rejected protesters' calls for his resignation on Saturday after tens of thousands demonstrated against his government's policy shift closer to Russia.

Tens of thousands of people protested across Slovakia Friday evening, as anger grows over nationalist Prime Minister Robert Fico's push for closer ties with Russia.

By Radovan Stoklasa BRATISLAVA (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of protesters thronged a central square in the Slovak capital on Friday, waving banners opposing Prime Minister Robert Fico's policy shift closer to Russia,

Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup.

There will be more and more of us. Those who want to live in our little Slovakia, but in a civilized Europe,” said Eva Kulová, 84, who helped topple Communism.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico faces massive protests as tens of thousands demand his resignation over the government's shift towards Russia. The protests, reminiscent of 2018 demonstrations, follow Fico's controversial meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin,

Tens of thousands of people in Slovakia gathered at squares and street across the country on Friday to voice their opposition to the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Slovakia's opposition accused Prime Minister Robert Fico on Tuesday of laying the groundwork to take the country out of the European Union, but dropped its no-confidence motion to dismiss him and his leftist-nationalist government.

Tens of thousands protested in Slovakia's capital against PM Robert Fico's pro-Russia policies, matching previous mass demonstrations. The opposition initiated a no-confidence vote. Fico accused foreign interference but lacked evidence.