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On October 30, 2023, Romanian President Nicușor Dan commemorated the victims of the Colectiv nightclub fire, which occurred 11 years ago. The tragedy claimed 65 lives during a concert by Goodbye to Gravity, leaving deep scars on survivors and the nation. Dan laid a wreath and spoke briefly with attendees in Piața Bucur, where survivors and families gathered to light candles in memory of their loved ones. A memorial service was held, led by several priests, honoring those who lost their lives in the fire. The incident was exacerbated by the club's single functional exit, complicating evacuation efforts as smoke filled the space.