It is with great sadness that the Dean and Executive Secretary of the International Anti-Corruption Academy, Prof. Slagjana Taseva, received the news of the tragic fire in the town of Kochani in North Macedonia. She was devastated to learn that at least 59 young persons lost their lives and over 100 have been injured in the fire.

The International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) expresses condolences to the families affected by this heartbreaking event and solidarity with the people and the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia.