SDSM Urges Resignation by Toskovski, VMRO-DPMNE Responds
According to SDSM, the Kocani fire has “exposed” not only institutional oversights, but the collapse of the safety system. “Something is wrong with safety in the country, but there is…
4 Patients Injured in Kocani Fire Discharged for In-Home Treatment
“In the last 24 hours, 4 patients injured in the Kocani fire that were receiving treatment abroad have been admitted to the Toxicology Clinic and discharged for in-home treatment following…
Kocani Fire: House Arrest Measure for Dimitrovski and Ilijev
The Kocani Basic Court has ruled ex-Kocani Mayors Ratko Dimitrovski and Nikolco Ilijev will be under house arrest over the nightclub fire case. However, the Stip Court of Appeals will…
SDSM Says Government’s Decision on Kocevski Procedure Shows There’s Selectiveness in Kocani Investigation
On Thursday, SDSM again said there was selectiveness when it comes to the Kocani fire investigation. At the press-conference, Spokesperson Bogdanka Kuzeska criticised PM Hristijan Mickoski in relation to the…
Health Ministry Presents Update on Kocani Fire Patients
At a press-conference at around 1 pm on Thursday, Health Minister Arben Taravari stated that four people injured in the Kocani fire that had been receiving treatment in Spain and…
Kocani Fire: Decision on Dimitrovski and Ilijev to Probably Be Made 28 March
Regarding the Kocani fire case, the Stip Court of Appeals will need to decide whether the ex-Mayors of Kocani, Ratko Dimitrovski and Nikolco Ilijev, will return to detention or continue…
Authorities Continue Checks with Regards to Safety of Facilities
Though there are hydrants and fire-fighting equipment in all schools in the country, in some of them, there were no regular checks or maintenance, despite the obligation by schools to…
Teodora Ristovska Trial: Hearing again Postponed
The hearing in the trial over the Teodora Ristovska case has again been postponed. On Thursday, the Court in Tetovo was notified that the defendant, Mensur Pajaziti, was receiving treatment…
House Arrest Measure for Ilijev, Dimitrovska, and Simeska Dimoska
Тhe Kocani Basic Court has accepted the appeals and replaced the detention measure for ex-Kocani Mayors Nikolco Ilijev and Ratko Dimitrovski, and ex-State Market Inspectorate Director Aneta Simeska Dimoska with…
Minister Taravari Discusses Kocani Fire-Related Topics in Interview with Sitel
In an interview with Sitel on Wednesday, Health Minister Arben Taravari stated that he expected 40-50 patients injured in the Kocani fire that were receiving treatment abroad to need longer…