Authorities have launched investigations into the licensing practices of officials after a devastating fire at Club Pulse in North Macedonia claimed the lives of at least 59 individuals and injured more than 150 during a concert on Sunday.
Tragic Nightclub Fire in North Macedonia Sparks Official Investigations
Tragic Nightclub Fire in North Macedonia Sparks Official Investigations
North Macedonia's nightclub inferno results in multiple deaths and injuries as authorities scrutinize licensing legality.
The tragedy unfolded in Kocani, where officials revealed that the nightclub was operating with an illegally issued hospitality permit and lacked adequate escape routes. The inferno was ignited by fireworks used during the show, rapidly engulfing the venue in flames. The building, registered as an industrial site instead of a hospitality venue, had nevertheless received a license from the economy ministry, raising serious questions about corruption and oversight.
Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has promised impartial investigations, stating, "I will have no mercy," and describing the national sentiment as one of collective mourning and outrage. In the wake of the disaster, a former minister of the economy, Kreshnik Bekteshi, was summoned for questioning along with other officials from various government entities. Reports suggest that the nightclub's license may have been acquired through bribery.
As families wait anxiously for news of their loved ones in hospitals, the tragedy has ignited national discussions on accountability and the integrity of regulatory practices in North Macedonia.
Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has promised impartial investigations, stating, "I will have no mercy," and describing the national sentiment as one of collective mourning and outrage. In the wake of the disaster, a former minister of the economy, Kreshnik Bekteshi, was summoned for questioning along with other officials from various government entities. Reports suggest that the nightclub's license may have been acquired through bribery.
As families wait anxiously for news of their loved ones in hospitals, the tragedy has ignited national discussions on accountability and the integrity of regulatory practices in North Macedonia.
