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Death toll in North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 60 after burn victim dies
Evesham Journal
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“Unfortunately, this morning I received the bad news that one patient, who was among the four most critically injured, has died,” health minister Arben Taravari said. He added that the patient had suffered burns covering nearly 40% of his body and...
4th National Conference on Health Tourism Held in Burgas
Bulgarian News Agency
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The 4th National Conference on Health Tourism was held here on Tuesday. It was organized by the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism. The forum was held jointly with the Tourism Ministry and Burgas Municipality, and with the support of...
Bulgaria attracts 50,000 medical tourists a year
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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May 21, 2025
Around 50,000 medical tourists from abroad visit Bulgaria each year. Most of them come for dental care, which is of a high standard and 60–70% cheaper than in other European countries. Arkadi Sharkov of the Bulgarian Hospital Association announced...
Toxic mine spill in North Macedonia threatens health, food safety
BNE Intellinews
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The Kriva River in North Macedonia’s town of Kriva Palanka has been severely polluted following the recent accident at the Toranica lead-zinc mine, which leaked heavy metals and cyanide into the water, the municipality announced on March 28. The...
Idah upgrade: Celtic in the race to sign £6.8m "complete number 9"
Football FanCast
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July 11, 2025
The start of a new season is fast approaching, and Celtic continue to be busy in the transfer market. Already this summer, the Hoops have made five first-team signings, with Kieran Tierney's return certainly the most exciting, while Benjamin...
Waiting in silence for officials to resign after North Macedonia nightclub tragedy
Global Voices
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March 30, 2025
Participants in a silent gathering in Skopje on March 18, 2025, hold a sign reading ‘Your system murdered an entire generation of the future. Kočani, 16.03.2025.’ Photo by Meta.mk, used with permission. This commentary by Goran Rizaov was first...
Cost-Effectiveness of Oral Nutritional Supplements in Malnourished or at Risk of Disease-Related Malnutrition Cancer Patients in North Macedonia
Dove Medical Press
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March 26, 2025
Introduction Disease-related malnutrition (DRM) implies insufficient nutrition (malnutrition) caused by changes in the body’s metabolism due to acute or chronic diseases and/or treatment interventions, which increases the daily nutritional need.1...
Protesters demanding greater accountability march in North Macedonia over deadly nightclub fire
Associated Press
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March 24, 2025
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Thousands of protesters marched through North Macedonia’s capital Skopje late Monday to demand greater accountability over a nightclub fire that killed 59 people and injured scores of others. Demonstrators marched...
Kočani: Greece stands with North Macedonia
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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© PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock The recent tragedy of the fire in the Kočani nightclub in North Macedonia has caused a wave of solidarity: among the first to respond was neighbouring Greece, sadly familiar with the dynamics of disasters...
Health, education, opportunity at stake, amid stubborn digital gender divide
UN News
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April 23, 2025
Closing this gap is not optional. There were189 million fewer women than men online in 2024. The disparity is about more than access, it reflects deeper systemic barriers, according to Doreen Bogdan-Martin who heads the UN telecommunications...
Protesters in North Macedonia demand justice over nightclub fire
Euronews
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Thirteen people have been arrested in the corruption probe into the fire, which killed 59 and injured dozens of others in the town of Kočani. Thousands of protesters in North Macedonia have taken to the streets again to demand justice over a...
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Isak screamer helps sink NI, Wales earn last-gasp draw with North Macedonia
TNT Sports
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March 25, 2025
Northern Ireland fell to a 5-1 defeat against Sweden in a friendly at Stockholm's Strawberry Arena. Newcastle striker Alexander Isak was the star man for the hosts, scoring in the second half with a ferocious strike into the top corner from the...
Four victims of North Macedonia nightclub fire to be treated in Belgium
The Bulletin
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March 20, 2025
Four victims from a deadly nightclub fire in North Macedonia will be treated in specialised hospitals in Belgium. The fire took place on Sunday in the city of Kocani, killing 59 people and injuring at least 196 others, including children. The...
Goals and Highlights: Liechtenstein vs North Macedonia in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers (0-3)
VAVEL
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March 22, 2025
3:55 PMan hour ago48' - Game over! North Macedonia beats Liechtenstein 3-0 in the first round of the European Qualifiers for the World Cup. Thank you for following the game with us on VAVEL. 3:54 PMan hour ago🟨 47' - Yellow card for Liechtenstein...
Over 600 People Donate Blood in Single Day for Victims in North Macedonia
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria’s Health Ministry said on Wednesday that on March 18 alone, more than 600 volunteers donated blood for the victims of the nightclub fire in Kocani, North Macedonia, who are receiving medical treatment in Bulgaria. The largest number of...
Protesters demand justice after nightclub fire kills 59 in North Macedonia
Gazeta Tema
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March 25, 2025
Thousands marched in Skopje after a deadly fire in a Kočani nightclub left 59 dead, calling for accountability and tougher safety enforcement. Anger spilled into the streets of Skopje as protesters demanded justice over a nightclub fire that...
Road deaths, North Macedonia protests
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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Skopje - © posztos/Shutterstock Every year, dozens of pedestrians are hit on roads in North Macedonia. The recent death of a student in Skopje has sparked strong street protests, demanding regulations to make the country's roads safer In the...
At least 59 dead, over 150 injured in North Macedonia nightclub fire
EMS1 - Texas
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March 17, 2025
By Brian Niemietz New York Daily News KOCANI, North Macedonia — A nightclub fire in North Macedonia claimed hundreds of casualties early Sunday. The blaze at Club Pulse in the town of Kocani is believed to have begun when a pyrotechnics display...
Skopje Has No Objection to Including Bulgarians in Constitution but Is Concerned of EU Accession Process Becoming Bilateral, Says Deputy Foreign Minister
Bulgarian News Agency
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Skopje has no objection to including Bulgarians in the Constitution but is concerned about its EU accession process being bilateralized, Deputy Foreign Minister Zoran Dimitrovski said here Thursday. He was speaking at the EU Meets the Balkans...
Thirteen arrested over North Macedonia nightclub fire which killed 59
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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March 21, 2025
Thirteen people including a former government minister have been arrested in North Macedonia on Friday over a nightclub blaze, believed to have been caused by pyrotechnics, that killed 59 people including six minors. As many as 1,500 people were...