Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Macedonia’s “McDonald’s”: Local Chain Sedmica Generates Over €5 Million in Revenue

A local Skopje fast food brand, often described as the “Macedonian McDonald’s,” has managed to build a highly successful business model with just a handful of locations. The chain, known as Sedmica,

April 21, 2026

Macedonia

Heated Exchange in Serbian Parliament as Ana Brnabić Clashes with MP During Session

Tensions escalated sharply in the Serbian parliament during a heated exchange involving Ana Brnabić and an opposition MP, with the confrontation quickly drawing public attention due to its tone and the nature

April 21, 2026

Serbia

Bomb Threats Trigger School Evacuations Across Zagreb as Croatian Authorities Respond to Wider Wave of Alerts

A wave of bomb threats caused major disruption in Zagreb after dozens of schools in the Croatian capital were evacuated, with students, teachers and other staff forced to leave their buildings and

April 21, 2026

Croatia

Government Formation Talks in Slovenia Stall as No Candidate Secures Needed Majority

Efforts to form a new government in Slovenia have run into immediate difficulty after President Nataša Pirc Musar said, following her first round of consultations with parliamentary group leaders, that no one

April 21, 2026

Slovenia

Meeting Between Belgrade University Rector and Marta Kos Sparks Political Dispute in Serbia

The visit of Belgrade University Rector Vladan Đokić to Brussels and his meeting with EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos triggered sharp reactions in Serbia, turning what was presented as an academic and

April 21, 2026

Serbia

Timberwolves Rally Past Denver as Nikola Jokić Finishes with 24-15-8 and Admits a Costly Late-Game Mistake

In a playoff game heavily centered on Nikola Jokić, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 119-114 to level the first-round series at 1-1 after overcoming a 19-point deficit, with the reports

April 21, 2026

Sport

Elon Musk Drawn Into French Inquiry Over Deepfakes and Illegal Content on X

French prosecutors have summoned Elon Musk to Paris as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged illegal content and platform practices linked to X, the social media company he owns. The inquiry

April 21, 2026

Whats New

Zelensky Criticizes U.S. Envoys Over Lack of Engagement With Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly criticized U.S. representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, accusing them of showing insufficient respect toward Ukraine by traveling to Moscow without making a visit to Kyiv.

April 21, 2026

Politics

Canadian Tourist Killed, Several Foreign Visitors Injured in Shooting at Mexico’s Teotihuacan Site

A deadly shooting at the Teotihuacan archaeological complex in Mexico has left one Canadian woman dead and at least 13 other foreign visitors injured, according to local authorities. The attack took place

April 21, 2026

Whats New

US Begins Refund of Trump-Era Tariffs After Court Ruling Declares Measures Unlawful

The United States has begun the process of refunding tariffs imposed during the presidency of Donald Trump after a court ruling determined that a significant portion of those measures had been introduced

April 21, 2026

Politics

Apple Expands Johny Srouji’s Role in Major Hardware Leadership Reshuffle

Apple has introduced another key leadership change as the company prepares for a new era at the top. Alongside the announcement that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive and John

April 21, 2026

Whats New

Lawsuit Claims Amazon Pressured Brands to Raise Prices on Competing Marketplaces

Amazon is facing fresh legal scrutiny after California accused the company of using its market power to influence pricing beyond its own platform. According to newly unsealed court documents, state officials allege

April 21, 2026

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