Thousands of Slovaks took to the streets in Bratislava to protest against Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government, which they accuse of moving towards Moscow. The demonstrations, organized by opposition parties, coincide with the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution—a reminder of the struggle for freedom and democracy in Slovakia. Protesters fear authoritarianism and a loss of civil liberties under Fico, who recently returned to power after winning the elections in 2023.