BRATISLAVA — Thousands marched in Bratislava and other Slovak cities on Friday for murdered investigative journalist Jan Kuciak, demanding swift action in response to a killing that has shocked the country and shaken its government.
Reuters: Thousands march for slain Slovak journalist who probed corruption
People hold placards featuring Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico during a silent protest march to pay tribute to murdered Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak and his girlfriend Martina Kusnirova on March 2, in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Slovak police on March 1, detained several Italian businessmen named by murdered journalist Jan Kuciak in an explosive report on alleged high-level corruption linked to the Italian mafia, as his killing sparked fresh demonstrations in the EU state. Kuciak, 27, and his fiancee Martina Kusnirova were found shot dead at their home near Bratislava on Feb. 25.
