Former head of the village Straner:

“It was a miracle that I survived back then”

Today, the former mayor of Fohnsdorf, Johann Straner, is an enthusiastic section leader of the local soccer club.(Bild: Christian Jauschowetz)

The former mayor of Fohnsdorf, Johann Straner, was gunned down in 2003. The assassination attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Fico brings back memories of those dramatic hours. He tells "Krone" how he fought his way back to life afterwards.

"Krone": Mr. Straner, when you heard about the attack on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico: Did you immediately think back to the day when you were gunned down in the municipal office in Fohnsdorf?
Johann Straner: Yes, it was extreme for me when I heard about it. Then I immediately thought back to what it was like for me at the time. You suffer with the victim, you hope and fear.