Skopje, 16 March 2025 (MIA) – The University Student Assembly (USS) at Skopje’s University of St. Cyril and Methodius (UKIM) said Sunday they have submitted a request to the university rector’s office for a suspension of lectures. The Assembly said all events and workshops will be postponed due to the tragic accident in Kochani which claimed the lives of 59 people and left 155 injured.

“Following an extraordinary meeting on March 16, 2025, attended by all delegates, presidents and members of the student assemblies of the faculties, and external members of the USS, the University Student Assembly has submitted a request to the rector’s office for the suspension of lessons and the holding of joint lessons in the form of gatherings from March 17 through March 21,” the Student Assembly said.

The Student Assembly invited all students, members of the academic community and citizens to attend a gathering at the UKIM plateau at 12 p.m. on Monday.

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