Robert Fico, the Slovak Prime Minister, announced the convening of the national security council due to serious threats posed by opposition groups aiming to destabilize the government. He claims these groups are planning to provoke security forces through protests. Other politicians, including Andrej Danko and Matúš Šutaj Eštok, support Fico's claims of a potential coup, alleging foreign interference. Critics argue that Fico is using conspiracy theories to distract from pressing social issues and rising prices, while civil activists are organizing a rally to reinforce Slovakia's pro-European stance. Full article (Portfolio.hu)