Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in a central square in the Slovak capital on Friday, waving banners opposing Prime Minister Robert Fico's policy shift closer to Russia after tensions between the government and the opposition rose.

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.

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