Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

New Billionaires List Released: Record Number of Wealthy Individuals, Elon Musk Dominates

The number of billionaires worldwide has surged to a record 3,428, up from 3,028 last year. The total combined wealth of those on the list is estimated at $20.1 trillion, an increase

March 11, 2026

Business

7,144 Macedonian Jews Deported to Treblinka – 83rd Anniversary of Holocaust Victims’ Commemoration

Today marks the 83rd anniversary of the tragic deportation of 7,144 Macedonian Jews to the Nazi extermination camp Treblinka, a dark chapter in Holocaust history. The Jewish community in North Macedonia, together

March 11, 2026

Macedonia

Mysterious Disappearance of Seven Children Near the Serbian Border Sparks Massive Search in Hungary

Authorities in the Hungarian town of Makó, close to the border with Serbia, have launched an extensive search after seven children sharing the same surname went missing on March 7. Initially, police

March 11, 2026

Serbia

Macedonia-linked Facebook page sparks political storm in Slovenia

A Facebook page administered from North Macedonia has triggered a major political controversy in Slovenia after publishing a series of audio recordings allegedly involving senior government officials. The page, titled “Maske padajo

March 11, 2026

Slovenia

Debate Grows Over Possible Changes to Church Jurisdiction in Montenegro

A recent article published in the Serbian daily Politika has reignited debate about the future of church jurisdiction in Montenegro, particularly regarding the status of the Bay of Kotor within the structure

March 10, 2026

Montenegro

Serbian Minister Dačić Discharged from Hospital

Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dačić has been discharged from the Clinical Center after being hospitalized with double pneumonia, a condition that required him to be placed on mechanical ventilation. Dačić briefly addressed

March 10, 2026

Serbia

Croatia Has Reintroduced Mandatory Military Service After Nearly Two Decades

Croatia has reintroduced mandatory military service, and, after nearly 20 years, recruits have once again returned to army barracks. The move reflects growing concerns over Europe’s security environment, which authorities increasingly view

March 10, 2026

Croatia

Two Men Charged Over Attempted Bombing Outside NYC Mayor’s Home

Two men have been charged with terrorism-related offenses after allegedly attempting to detonate homemade explosives outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence in an attack reportedly inspired by the Islamic State

March 10, 2026

Whats New

Uber Introduces Women-Only Ride Option Across the U.S.

Uber has launched a new feature in the United States, allowing female drivers and passengers to request trips exclusively with other women. The feature, piloted last year, reportedly made women feel “more

March 10, 2026

Whats New

Iraqi Prime Minister to the U.S.: “Our Territory Is Not a Launchpad for War”

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call today that the United States must not use Iraq as a base for military operations

March 10, 2026

Politics

Iranian Foreign Minister Mocks U.S.: “Operation Epic Mistake”

Iran’s foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, accused the United States of destabilizing the global oil industry with its attacks. On social media, he called the American campaign “Operation Epic Mistake,” a play

March 10, 2026

Politics

Trump: “We Will Strike Iran 20 Times Harder Than Ever Before”

U.S. President Donald Trump, in his latest post on the social network Truth, has raised global tensions to a boiling point. He issued his most direct and brutal threat to Tehran to

March 10, 2026

Politics