Slovakia/ The prime minister of the country is shot with 4 bullets
Robert Fico, Slovakia's prime minister, was shot four times in a surprise attack that his government says was politically motivated. An Interior Ministry spokesman confirmed the attack.
Fico was hit in the stomach and four bullets were fired at him. The event happened near the House of Culture in Handlova. The Prime Minister was immediately sent to the hospital, while it was later reported that Fico is out of danger. The attack on him shocked political leaders in different countries of the world.
Indonesia/ 62 dead from floods and landslides
In Indonesia, the number of victims from floods and landslides has reached 62. These phenomena have been more present in Sumatra, in the west of Indonesia. Meanwhile, another 25 people are missing and are being searched for by multiple rescue teams.
Heavy rains began to lash the country on Saturday and caused landslides and the creation of cold lava, which also caused casualties. About 400 rescuers, police and soldiers have joined the rescue team to save as many lives as possible, but in the difficult terrain, the operation is facing difficulties.
Vjosa Osmani accuses Serbia of helping Russia in creating a front against the West
Vjosa Osmani, president of Kosovo, during her speech at the Summit for Democracy in Copenhagen, accused Serbia of turning into an aid to Russia, to distract attention from its war against Ukraine and to open a "new front against the West". "The autocrats are constantly attacking democratic values", said Vjosa, emphasizing that Serbia is helping Putin to develop his agenda against the Western Balkans.
"As you know, Kosovo borders Serbia, a country that, not only recently, but especially recently, has proven to be an extended, very loyal hand of Russia, which tries to play Putin's games in the Western Balkans, opening a new front towards the West", said Vjosa Osmani.
Milan/ Unions protest with "coffins"
Many protesters filled the square of Milan with coffins "coffins", created from cardboard, which represent the death of workers who died in the line of duty. The protest was organized by the Italian Labor Union, which called on the government to do more to protect workers.
Enrico Vezza, the general secretary of the union, said that Lombardy has placed 172 coffins symbolizing the men and women who lost their lives at work, in this region, during 2023. "When you think, since the beginning of 2024 we have up to 41 people who died in the workplace and I believe that this is unacceptable", he added.
