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The fire disaster in Kočani: Shock for state and society in North Macedonia

by Daniel Braun, Davor Pasoski

Investigations uncover negligence and corruption behind the tragic incident

On March 16, 2025, 59 people died and 196 were injured in a fire disaster at the Pulse nightclub in Kočani - one of the worst tragedies in the country's history. The incident sparked nationwide outrage and led to calls for more rule of law and a reorganization of the system.

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Jakov Devčić
Head of the Serbia and Montenegro Office, Acting Head of the North Macedonia and Kosovo Office, of the Rule of Law Programme South East Europe
jakov.devcic@kas.de +381 11 4024-163 +381 11 4024-163

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