The trial of nine police officers accused of abuse of office and official authority in connection with the fire at the “Puls” nightclub in Kočani continued today at the Criminal Court in Skopje. During the hearing, Judge Lenka Davitkova ruled on proposals submitted by part of the defense during the evidentiary proceedings.
The prosecution claims that the defendants failed to perform their official duties because they did not conduct a complete and thorough inspection before giving positive approval for the issuance of a license to operate the “Puls” nightclub in Kočani.
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The defense is expected to present its material evidence on November 14. Witnesses admitted by the Court are due to be called to testify on November 17.
The fire broke out during a performance by the band DNK in the early hours of March 16, 2025. Sixty-three people lost their lives at the “Puls” nightclub, while more than 200 others were injured and taken to healthcare institutions at home and abroad. The incident is among the most serious tragedies in the country’s history.
