Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Pope Leo XIV forms Vatican commission on artificial intelligence, warning technology must not undermine human dignity

Pope Leo XIV has formed a new Vatican commission on artificial intelligence, a body tasked with coordinating the Catholic Church’s response to the rapid development of AI and its consequences for society.

May 18, 2026

Whats New

Željko Joksimović congratulates Eurovision winner Dara, highlighting past collaboration and shared performance

Željko Joksimović publicly congratulated Dara on her victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, sending an emotional message in which he praised her success and expressed pride in her achievement. According to

May 18, 2026

Serbia·Whats New

Trump warns Iran that “time is running out” as negotiations remain stalled

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new warning to Iran, saying that time is running out for reaching an agreement while peace negotiations remain stalled. In a post on Truth Social,

May 18, 2026

Politics

José Mourinho set for Real Madrid return as reports say verbal agreement has been reached

José Mourinho is reportedly close to returning to Real Madrid, with several reports stating that the Portuguese coach has verbally agreed terms with the club. According to the information attributed to Fabrizio

May 18, 2026

Sport

Lewandowski says goodbye to Barcelona after emotional final match at Camp Nou

Robert Lewandowski played his final match for Barcelona at Camp Nou, closing a four-year chapter with the club after the team’s 3-1 victory over Betis in the 37th round of La Liga.

May 18, 2026

Sport

Bosnia and Herzegovina hit by major setback as Haris Tabaković reportedly ruled out of World Cup after serious injury

Haris Tabaković is expected to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious injury during Borussia Mönchengladbach’s match against Hoffenheim, dealing a major blow to the Bosnia and Herzegovina national

May 18, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Dara wins Eurovision 2026 with “Bangaranga”, combining tradition, symbolism and personal story

Dara has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song “Bangaranga”, a performance that drew attention for its strong symbolism, cultural references and distinctive stage identity. The song became widely recognized

May 18, 2026

Whats New

Serbian students in blockade publish memorandum on Kosovo, calling it an issue of identity, law and the state’s future

Students in blockade in Serbia have published a Memorandum on Kosovo and Metohija, adopted in Kragujevac as an expression of their “united will” and historical responsibility toward both past and future generations.

May 18, 2026

Serbia

Vardar’s title celebration sparks backlash, disciplinary proceedings and public condemnation in North Macedonia

Controversial celebration and offensive chanting The celebration of the championship title by FK Vardar triggered strong public backlash after videos emerged showing players and individuals associated with the club singing an offensive

May 18, 2026

Macedonia·Sport

Sinner breaks Djokovic’s Masters 1000 record after quarter-final win in Rome

Jannik Sinner has broken Novak Djokovic’s record for the longest winning streak at ATP Masters 1000 tournaments after defeating Andrey Rublev in the quarter-finals of the Italian Open in Rome. The world

May 15, 2026

Sport

Mbappé and Arbeloa clash publicly after Real Madrid’s win over Oviedo

Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Oviedo at the Santiago Bernabéu was overshadowed by a public disagreement between Kylian Mbappé and coach Álvaro Arbeloa. Mbappé entered the match as a substitute and was

May 15, 2026

Sport

Slovenia’s GDP Jumps 3% in Q1 as Construction Boom Offsets Eurozone Stagnation

Slovenia’s gross domestic product grew by 3.0% in real terms year on year during the first quarter of 2026, accelerating sharply from the previous quarter and outpacing both the eurozone and European

May 15, 2026

Slovenia