Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Macedonian National Theatre Brings Acclaimed Production “12” to Dubrovnik

The Macedonian National Theatre continues its regional tour with a guest performance in Dubrovnik, where it will present one of the most successful productions from its current repertoire, “12”. The performance is

June 5, 2026

Croatia·Macedonia

Xi Jinping to visit North Korea for first time in nearly seven years as Kim Jong Un unveils new nuclear-production facility

Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Pyongyang for a two-day state visit on June 8 and 9, in what will be his first visit to North Korea in almost seven years.

June 5, 2026

Politics

Real Madrid Reportedly Ready to Offer €150 Million for PSG’s Rising Star

Real Madrid is reportedly preparing a blockbuster move for one of Paris Saint-Germain’s brightest young talents, João Neves, with reports suggesting the Spanish giants are willing to put forward an offer worth

June 5, 2026

Sport

Germany suffers diplomatic setback after failing to win UN Security Council seat

Germany suffered a significant diplomatic defeat in New York after failing to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. In the vote at the UN General Assembly, Germany received

June 5, 2026

Politics·Whats New

No Consensus Reached on New High Representative, Schmidt to Remain in Bosnia Until End of June

Efforts to appoint a new High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina have been delayed after international stakeholders failed to reach an agreement on a successor to Christian Schmidt, extending his mandate until

June 5, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

European Commission Calls for Major Economic and Energy Reforms in Croatia

The European Commission has issued five key recommendations to Croatia as part of its latest assessment of EU member states, urging the country to strengthen fiscal discipline, accelerate reforms and focus investments

June 5, 2026

Croatia

Macron Backs Montenegro’s EU Path as France and Podgorica Sign Major Infrastructure and Energy Deals

French President Emmanuel Macron and Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić oversaw the signing of several agreements and memorandums in Podgorica on 5 June, cementing a rapidly deepening partnership between the two countries

June 5, 2026

Montenegro

Gold Slides to 142 Dollars per Gram as Global Markets Digest Correction

Gold prices extended their decline on international markets today, with one gram of the precious metal trading at 142 dollars as investors grapple with a broader market correction. After a remarkable run

June 5, 2026

Business

Janša’s Comeback: Slovenia’s New Government Bets on Tax Cuts and a Rightward Turn

Slovenia’s parliament has approved the country’s 16th government, returning veteran conservative leader Janez Janša to the prime minister’s office for a fourth term. The 15 member cabinet secured parliamentary approval with 51

June 5, 2026

Slovenia

Trump Sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel and Castro Family in Escalating Pressure Campaign

The Trump administration has imposed sweeping sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, members of the Castro family, and key military and economic entities, escalating a pressure campaign that already includes an oil

June 5, 2026

Politics

Macedonia Elected to UN ECOSOC for the First Time with Overwhelming 174 Votes

Macedonia has been elected for the first time to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, securing 174 votes in a General Assembly ballot in New York on 4 June. The three

June 5, 2026

Macedonia

Vučić Defies Security Warning, Travels to Montenegro for European Political Community Summit Amid Mafia Threat and Airport Row

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has brushed aside a stark security warning from his own intelligence agency and confirmed he will attend the European Political Community Summit in Tivat, Montenegro, telling European Council

June 4, 2026

Serbia