A suspect detained for shooting Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico is a 71-year-old writer from the centre of the European nation, the interior minister said Wednesday, after media identified the man.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, 59, was attacked as he greeted supporters following a government meeting Wednesday in the former coal mining town of Handlova.

The man accused of attempting to assassinate Robert Fico, the Prime Minister of Slovakia, was ordered to remain behind bars.

Slovakia's health minister said Saturday the prognosis for Prime Minister Robert Fico was "positive" after an assassination attempt, while the suspected gunman appeared in court for the first time.

The suspect charged with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected before a penal court that will decide whether to hold him in pre-trial detention.

The suspect charged with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected on Saturday before a penal court that will decide whether to hold him in pre-trial

Slovak populist Prime Minister Robert Fico’s condition is improving following an assassination attempt last week that shocked the European Union nation deeply polarized over his policies

The man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico appears at hearing. Premier in serious condition after shooting.

The suspect accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was ordered to remain in custody on Saturday. Officials reported that Fico is in serious but stable condition after surviving multiple gunshot wounds.