In a stunning development, Kocani’s mayor, Ljupcho Papazov, and two former mayors were arrested for allegedly concealing the illegal operation of a nightclub where a fire killed 59 people last Sunday. As North Macedonia mourns, the student group “Student Plenum” has called for a nationwide lights-out tonight from 20:00 to 21:00, urging citizens to honor the victims in silence and darkness, a call widely embraced across the grieving nation.
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Five young North Macedonians, critically injured in a deadly nightclub fire in Kocani that killed 59, are fighting for survival in Thessaloniki hospitals. Two women and a man at G. Papanikolaou’s burn unit face tracheotomies for severe internal burns, while two men at the 424 Military Hospital remain intubated. Flown in late Sunday at North Macedonia’s request, their care underscores Greece’s swift support in a regional tragedy.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, President Constantine Tassoulas, and Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis expressed deep condolences to North Macedonia following a deadly nightclub fire in Kočani. Offering support ranging from rescue teams to medical aid, Greece pledged solidarity with its neighbor as leaders mourned the loss of life and wished a speedy recovery to the injured in the wake of the tragic dawn blaze.
North Macedonia: Death Toll Rises to 59 in Nightclub Fire – Burn Victims Transferred to Thessaloniki
A catastrophic fire in a Kočani nightclub, triggered by indoor pyrotechnics, claimed at least 50 young lives. Panic and a deadly stampede ensued as 1,500 patrons faced an unimaginable tragedy.
A fire caused by birthday cake candles at an Athens nightclub injured six people Sunday evening. The candles ignited Christmas decorations, causing panic as patrons evacuated.