Posted on Oct 17, 2020
Covid: Far-right protesters attack Slovak government office over virus measures
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Protesters have attacked the offices of the Slovak government over measures to stem the spread of Covid-19.
The crowd, made up of about 500 neo-Nazis and hardcore football fans, threw bottles and stones at the building in the capital Bratislava.
Riot police later used tear gas and water cannon to disperse the protest.
Earlier on Saturday, Slovakian Prime Minister Igor Matovic said the country would test every person aged 10 and older for coronavirus.
Like many countries across Europe, Slovakia has seen a surge in confirmed cases and deaths from Covid-19.
On Saturday the health ministry reported almost 2,000 new cases, bringing the total to more than 28,000, and 11 new deaths, raising the total death toll to 82.
The government declared a state of emergency earlier this month, and introduced new restrictions this week - including a ban on church services and other mass events, the closure of fitness centres and pools, and a switch to remote learning for schools.
"Testing will be free of charge," Mr Matovic announced at a press conference, but didn't clarify whether it would be mandatory or voluntary.
"If we manage to pull this off, we can set an example for the entire world."
The crowd, made up of about 500 neo-Nazis and hardcore football fans, threw bottles and stones at the building in the capital Bratislava.
Riot police later used tear gas and water cannon to disperse the protest.
Earlier on Saturday, Slovakian Prime Minister Igor Matovic said the country would test every person aged 10 and older for coronavirus.
Like many countries across Europe, Slovakia has seen a surge in confirmed cases and deaths from Covid-19.
On Saturday the health ministry reported almost 2,000 new cases, bringing the total to more than 28,000, and 11 new deaths, raising the total death toll to 82.
The government declared a state of emergency earlier this month, and introduced new restrictions this week - including a ban on church services and other mass events, the closure of fitness centres and pools, and a switch to remote learning for schools.
"Testing will be free of charge," Mr Matovic announced at a press conference, but didn't clarify whether it would be mandatory or voluntary.
"If we manage to pull this off, we can set an example for the entire world."
Covid: Far-right protesters attack Slovak government office over virus measures
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Neo-Nazi's and hard-core football fans. Eeeeek, hits a bit too close to home. I'm still gonna root my team on, however, and wear my mask in public.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
PO2 Harold Ashton Please Tell Me the German American Bund Isn't making a Comeback in New York City?
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PO2 Harold Ashton
Depends on what you mean by "comeback." Almost every city has its share of nutcases. Percentage-wise, there are fewer in NYC. Not a welcoming environment for fascists. Vote BLUE.
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