Editorial Office – First Balkan Media

Slovenia Could Soon Become a LEGO Set: Creator Wants to Turn the Country Into a Brick Masterpiece

A Slovenian LEGO enthusiast has started a unique project with an ambitious goal, transforming Slovenia’s most recognizable landscapes, landmarks, and cultural symbols into an official LEGO set. The idea is to create

July 27, 2026

Slovenia

BiH Coalition Nears End of Mandate With Key Promises Still Unfulfilled

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s state level governing coalition is approaching the end of its mandate with political disagreements and institutional blockades overshadowing many of its original promises. The coalition entered office with an

July 27, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Montenegro Introduces New Rules for Foreign Workers as It Prepares to Improve Employment Control

Montenegro is preparing new regulations for foreign workers that will change the process for obtaining work and residence permits in the country. The planned changes include the introduction of a single permit

July 27, 2026

Montenegro

BiH Runs Out of Foreign Worker Permits as Labor Shortage Deepens

Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing a growing labor shortage after its 2026 quota for foreign workers was largely exhausted within the first months of the year. Although the government increased the annual

July 27, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Serbia’s Market Stalls Become More Expensive Than Stores as Local Producers Disappear

Fresh produce and goods sold at market stalls across Serbia are becoming increasingly expensive, with some prices now exceeding those in supermarkets, while the number of local producers continues to decline. For

July 27, 2026

Serbia

Fewer Patients Report Health Issues in Gostivar as Authorities Continue Monitoring Situation

The number of patients seeking medical assistance in Gostivar due to stomach related health problems has started to decrease, while health authorities continue monitoring the situation and tracking new cases. The increase

July 27, 2026

Macedonia

Tourism in Bosnia’s Federation Generates Nearly $500 Million in Revenue

The tourism sector in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has generated nearly 1 billion convertible marks in revenue, highlighting the growing economic importance of travel and hospitality in the region. Tourism

July 27, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Macedonian Minority in Bulgaria Still Faces Long Standing Rights Dispute, Report Says

A 2025 report supported by several Macedonian minority and human rights organizations argues that people in Bulgaria who identify as Macedonian continue to face serious obstacles in exercising rights related to association,

July 27, 2026

Macedonia

High Prices Push Tourists Away From Croatia as Some Coastal Destinations See Declining Visitor Numbers

Croatia’s tourism industry is facing growing concerns as rising prices appear to be affecting visitor numbers in some popular coastal destinations during the summer season. According to reports, several seaside towns have

July 27, 2026

Croatia

Montenegro’s Pension Crisis: Most Retirees Live Below the Poverty Threshold

A large majority of pensioners in Montenegro receive monthly pensions below the country’s reported poverty threshold, highlighting the financial pressure facing older citizens as living costs remain a major concern. The minimum

July 27, 2026

Montenegro

Lake Prespa Is Losing Water: Climate Change and Agriculture Blamed for Long Term Decline

Lake Prespa, one of the Balkans’ most important transboundary freshwater ecosystems, has been losing water for decades, and scientists say the main causes are linked to changing climate conditions and growing pressure

July 27, 2026

Macedonia

Red Sea Shipping Slows Sharply as Houthi Attacks Raise New Risks for Global Oil Trade

Shipping traffic through the Bab el Mandeb Strait fell to its lowest level in months on Sunday after Yemen’s Houthi movement attacked Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea coast, according to

July 27, 2026

Politics