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USS Lincoln Returns Home to San Diego After Long Deployment

After nearly a year at sea, the USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to its homeport in San Diego following one of the longest aircraft carrier deployments in the modern era. The flagship

October 8, 2026

Whats New

Rod Blagojevich: From the Son of Serbian Immigrants to Illinois Governor — A Story of Perseverance, Politics and the American Dream

At the recent American Balkan Trade Center Leadership and Trade Forum, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich attended the event as an honorary member of the organization. For First Balkan Media, the former

October 8, 2026

Community·Interviews·Politics·Whats New

Chicago Marathon 2026: Thousands of Runners Take Over the City This Sunday

The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place this Sunday, October 11, bringing approximately 55,000 runners from around the world including participants from the Balkan community — will take part

October 8, 2026

Entertainment·Sport·Whats New

Man Arrested and Charged for Role in Plotting to Conduct a Mass-Shooting Event in Support of ISIS at the Mall of America

Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, 18, of Richfield, Minnesota, was charged today by complaint with one count of knowingly receiving a firearm and ammunition in order to commit a federal crime of terrorism. The

October 8, 2026

Whats New

Powerful Solar Storm Approaching Earth: Geomagnetic Disturbances and Possible Northern Lights

A coronal mass ejection (CME) launched from the Sun is heading toward Earth, and forecasters are expecting increased geomagnetic activity later this week, potentially producing spectacular Northern Lights displays across parts of

October 7, 2026

Whats New

Battle Over Daylight Saving Time Intensifies in Washington

The long-running debate over Daylight Saving Time has returned to the national spotlight, with President Donald Trump pushing Congress to make the time change permanent. The Sunshine Protection Act passed the House

October 7, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Tropical Storm Isaias Expected to Become First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026, Threatening U.S. Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Isaias is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season before reaching the U.S. Gulf Coast later this week.

October 7, 2026

Whats New

Serbia Drops to 44th in FIFA Rankings, Lowest Position Since 2017

The Serbia national football team has suffered another decline in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, dropping four places to 44th following the most recent international break. FIFA published its latest men’s ranking

October 7, 2026

Serbia·Sport

First Balkan Media – What’s Happening Around Chicago

First Balkan Media, in collaboration with Ivana Milano, brings you the latest events, exciting happenings and places worth visiting if you are in Chicago and the surrounding areas. Stay with us and

October 6, 2026

Community·Entertainment·Whats New

Paramount Completes $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Creating Hollywood Giant Skydance

Paramount Skydance has officially completed its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, bringing together two of Hollywood’s biggest entertainment companies and creating a new media powerhouse called Skydance. The deal, finalized

October 6, 2026

Business·Entertainment·Whats New

Ajvar Season in Chicago: Keeping a Taste of Balkan Alive

It is the season of homemade winter preserves, ajvar and roasted peppers — a time when kitchens across the Balkans fill with familiar aromas and generations-old traditions. Our love for traditional food

October 6, 2026

Community·Entertainment·Whats New

Serbia to Present EXPO 2027 Belgrade Tourism and Business Opportunities in Skopje

On October 8, EXPO 2027 Belgrade will present Serbia’s tourism and business opportunities in Skopje as part of the “Visit Serbia B2B Networking” event. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m.

October 6, 2026

Business·Macedonia·Serbia