[InTime News]
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis extended his condolences to the people of North Macedonia for the 59 lives lost in the devastating fire in Kocani, in a post on X.
“Heartfelt condolences to the people of North Macedonia for the lives lost in the tragic fire in Kočani. My thoughts are with the victims and their families, and I wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Greece stands ready to assist in this difficult time,” wrote Mitsotakis.
Earlier, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis also expressed his condolences to his counterpart from North Macedonia, Timcho Mucunski, during a phone conversation.
According to reports, some of the injured are expected to be transferred to hospitals in Thessaloniki, with discussions ongoing between the two sides.
This story has been updated.