Editorial Office – Page 72 – First Balkan Media

Croatia Plans Up to 20,200 New and Refurbished Housing Units by 2030 Under Affordable Housing Reform

Croatia’s government has outlined a large-scale housing programme aimed at expanding access to affordable homes, with plans to build and renovate a total of 20,200 apartments and family houses by 2030 under

February 26, 2026

Croatia

Ivica Dačić Hospitalised With Severe Pneumonia, Placed on Ventilator as Doctors Remain Cautious

Serbia’s Interior Minister Ivica Dačić has been hospitalized with severe pneumonia and is being treated at the Pulmonology Clinic of the Clinical Centre of Serbia, where he has been placed on mechanical

February 26, 2026

Serbia

“A Close Ally of President George W. Bush”: North Macedonia Marks 22 Years Since Boris Trajkovski’s Death

North Macedonia marked the 22nd anniversary of the death of former President Boris Trajkovski, who was killed in a plane crash on 26 February 2004 while travelling to an international conference in

February 26, 2026

Macedonia

Business and community leaders meet congressional candidate Michael Bouchard at Michigan event

A high-profile gathering of business leaders, community representatives, and political supporters took place this week in Michigan, where congressional candidate Michael Bouchard met with guests at a private event focused on economic

February 26, 2026

Community·Featured

Paramount Raises Bid for Warner Bros Discovery as Takeover Battle Intensifies

Paramount Skydance has increased its offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, escalating the takeover contest and potentially challenging Netflix’s position as the leading bidder. The revised proposal raises the price by $1

February 25, 2026

Business

Two Killed as Powerful Winter Storm Batters the Northeastern United States

A severe winter blizzard that swept across the northeastern United States has claimed two lives in Maryland while triggering massive travel disruptions and widespread power outages throughout the region. The storm brought

February 25, 2026

Whats New

Serbian Farmers Intensify Nationwide Road Blockades, Demand Government Response

Farmers across Serbia have continued and expanded road blockades using tractors, bringing traffic to a standstill on more than 80 road sections, with some closures lasting for hours and others announced as

February 25, 2026

Serbia

Red Star Belgrade Faces Lille in Crucial European Clash, Players Offered Major Bonuses for Progress

FK Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) is preparing for a decisive European match against French side Lille, with qualification at stake and significant financial incentives awaiting the Serbian champions if they advance.

February 25, 2026

Sport

Trump Delivers Record-Length Address to Congress, Promising New Tariffs and Confronting Democrats

President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union-style address in modern US history, using the speech to argue that the country is entering a “golden age” and that his economic

February 25, 2026

Politics

Serbia Advances First Finalists for Eurovision Amid Controversy Over Politically Interpreted Entry

Serbia has officially advanced the first seven finalists in its national selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest, moving closer to choosing its representative for the upcoming competition. The selection has generated

February 25, 2026

Serbia

Zlatko Dalić Reportedly Set to Leave Croatia After 2026 World Cup

Croatia national football team head coach Zlatko Dalić is reportedly expected to step down from his position after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with media reports suggesting a possible move to the

February 24, 2026

Sport

More than 5,000 flights were cancelled and hundreds of thousands of homes lost power after a powerful winter storm hit the US East Coast, bringing record-breaking snowfall to several states.

The storm, described by the National Weather Service (NWS) as a major nor’easter, brought nearly 37 inches (94 cm) of snow to parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In New York City,

February 24, 2026

Whats New