Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Google Issues a 100-Year Bond: Investors Believe in Alphabet’s Future

In a move that surprised many financial experts, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, issued a bond this week that will not mature until 2126—nearly a century from now. The bond is part of

February 11, 2026

Business

MEPs Support the Digital Euro Initiative in the ECB’s Annual Report

The European Parliament is set to vote today on the annual report on the work of the European Central Bank (ECB), which includes a key section supporting the introduction of the digital

February 11, 2026

Business

Serbia Prepares for Legal Dispute with Delhaize Over Retail Margin Caps as Economists Question Effects of Government Measures

Delhaize Challenges Government Decree on Trade MarginsRetail chain Delhaize Serbia, which operates the Maxi supermarket network in Serbia, has filed a lawsuit against the Serbian government over its decree limiting retail trade

February 11, 2026

Serbia

Court in Blagoevgrad Once Again Rejects Registration of Macedonian Organization

The court in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, has once again upheld the decision of the Registration Agency to refuse the registration of a Macedonian organization, rejecting the application from the Association of Repressed Macedonians

February 11, 2026

Macedonia

Strong Earthquake Strikes Kosovo Region, Felt Across Serbia and Neighboring Areas

On February 10, 2026, a 4.8–4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred near Prizren in Kosovo, with tremors felt across Serbia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro. Citizens reported ground shaking lasting several seconds, prompting

February 11, 2026

Serbia

Historic Nightlife Spots in Skopje Torn Down as City Prepares for New Luna Park

In a major urban transformation this week, authorities have begun demolishing a group of long-standing summer nightclubs located in the heart of Skopje’s Central City Park. The dismantling marks the end of

February 11, 2026

Macedonia

Fan on Brink of First Haircut After 500-Day Football Fad

Manchester United superfan Frank Ilett – better known online as “The United Strand” – could finally be heading to the barber’s chair this week after nearly 500 days without a trim. United’s

February 10, 2026

Sport

Serbia Records Worst Corruption Perception Ranking in Two Decades, Civil Society Warns of Systemic Failures

Serbia’s Corruption Perception Index Plunges – Lowest in 20 YearsAccording to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published by Transparency International, Serbia scored 33 out of 100 and ranked 116th out of

February 10, 2026

Serbia