A Year After North Macedonia Nightclub Tragedy, Convictions Remain Far Off
One year after the blaze that killed 63 people watching a concert at a nightclub in the town of Kocani, four separate court cases are ongoing – and relatives seeking…
‘We Don’t Forget’: North Macedonia Vigil Honours Nightclub Fire Victims
People gathered in the town of Kocani for an overnight vigil, marking one year since the nightclub inferno that claimed 63 mostly young lives. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Greeks Take to Streets to Commemorate Train Crash Victims
Protesters have gathered in cities all over the country to remember the 57 victims of the Tempi train crash in 2023. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Romania Mulls Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility After Teens Kill Child
The murder of a child committed recently by minors has reignited calls for the age of criminal responsibility to be reduced below the current threshold of 14. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
North Macedonia in 2025: Deadly Nightclub Blaze Causes Nationwide Grief and Fury
A nightclub fire claiming 63 lives, the biggest tragedy in the country’s recent history, became a major national trauma and triggered protests against deep-seated systemic corruption. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Defendants Plead Not Guilty in North Macedonia Nightclub Fire Trial
All 35 defendants and the representatives of the three companies who are being tried for the deadly fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kocani in March pleaded not guilty. KAYNAK:…