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Puls nightclub fire legal proceedings

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2026-09-21 10:11 UTC → 2026-10-02 10:44 UTC · added removed

Legal proceedings continue following the March 16, 2025, fire at the Puls nightclub in Kočani, which resulted in 63 deaths and over 200 injuries. The trial involves 34 accused 35 individuals and three legal entities. entities charged with ‘serious offenses against public safety,’ including club owners, managers, inspectors, former mayors, and former ministers. Dejan Jovanov, the nightclub owner and the only defendant currently held in prison detention, is facing faces the expiration of his pre-trial detention on October 3, 2026. To avoid continued custody, Jovanov has offered real estate valued at proposed a guarantee of approximately 200,000 195,820 euros as through a guarantee mortgage on real estate to ensure his presence at future proceedings. While However, the Basic Criminal Court in Skopje Basic Public Prosecutor's Office has indicated submitted a negative opinion regarding Jovanov’s release. Prosecutors requested the court reject the bail request, arguing that Jovanov will the offered property consists largely of ‘auxiliary buildings, sheds, and stables that were previously illegal constructions.’ The prosecution noted these assets would be released from detention due difficult to legal time limits, additional security measures may convert into cash and claimed Jovanov was aware that parts of the property were already subject to enforcement and could not be implemented. Other defendants, including Jovanov’s brother, have previously mortgaged. Investigations indicated the club was operating without a valid permit and had house arrest lifted after providing real estate collateral. violated numerous safety standards.

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  1. 2026-10-02 10:44 UTC Puls nightclub fire legal proceedings
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