Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

ASML Raises 2026 Outlook After Strong Quarter Reinforces AI-Driven Chip Boom

ASML has lifted its 2026 sales forecast after reporting first-quarter results that came in ahead of expectations, signaling that demand tied to artificial intelligence remains strong across the semiconductor industry. The Dutch

April 15, 2026

Business

Fuel Relief Measures Take Effect in Republika Srpska

A new government decision introducing fuel relief measures has officially come into force in Republika Srpska, aiming to ease the burden of rising fuel costs on citizens and businesses. Under the measure,

April 15, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

A One-Man Business Empire? The Bosnian Company That Generated Half a Billion Euros

One company in Bosnia and Herzegovina is strikingly challenging the logic that large teams and complex structures are key to success in a business landscape. With just one to two employees, the

April 15, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Macedonia Pays Tribute to Holocaust Victims

Macedonia honored the victims of the Holocaust with a series of commemorative events, paying respect to the thousands of Macedonian Jews who perished during World War II. State officials, representatives of the

April 15, 2026

Macedonia

Over 2,000 Soldiers Without Status? Union Targets Macedonia’s Defense Ministry

The situation in the Army has significantly deteriorated due to unlawful actions, claims the president of the Independent Trade Union of Professional Soldiers, Aleksandar Naskovski. He accuses the Minister of Defense, Vlado

April 15, 2026

Macedonia

Luxury Shares Slide as Middle East Conflict Hits Sales and Shakes Recovery Hopes

Luxury stocks came under heavy pressure in European trading after disappointing first-quarter updates from Hermès and Kering reinforced investor fears that the conflict in the Middle East is hurting one of the

April 15, 2026

Business

King Charles and Queen Camilla to Visit the US in a Four-Day State Trip Focused on History and Diplomacy

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to the United States from April 27 to 30 for a four-day state visit that combines ceremonial events with a broader effort to underline

April 15, 2026

Whats New

Unannounced Prosecutors’ Visit Deepens Tensions Between Trump Administration and Federal Reserve

Federal prosecutors from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office made an unexpected visit to the Federal Reserve’s headquarters renovation project in Washington on Tuesday, adding a new flashpoint to the Trump administration’s escalating

April 15, 2026

Whats New

Boris Tadić’s Tears Mark Final Farewell as Duško Vujošević Is Buried in Belgrade

Legendary basketball coach Duško Vujošević was buried in the Alley of Distinguished Citizens at Belgrade’s New Cemetery after a day of remembrance attended by family members, friends, former players, colleagues, public figures,

April 14, 2026

Serbia

Novak Djokovic Names Lionel Messi as the Greatest Athlete of All Time, Excluding Himself from Debate

In a series of widely reported statements, Novak Djokovic addressed the long-standing question of who should be considered the greatest athlete of all time, ultimately naming Lionel Messi while deliberately excluding himself

April 14, 2026

Sport

Promotion of the Biography “Football Under the Shadow” Dedicated to Macedonian Football Legend Vasil Ringov

The biographical book “Football Under the Shadow”, dedicated to legendary Macedonian footballer Vasil Ringov, authored by journalist Srđan Ivanović, will be officially promoted on April 17 at the “Literatura.mk” bookstore in Diamond

April 14, 2026

Sport

Political Reactions Intensify Over Possible Extradition of Nikola Gruevski Following Orbán’s Electoral Defeat

Developments in Hungary following the reported electoral defeat of Viktor Orbán have triggered renewed debate over the status of former Macedonian prime minister Nikola Gruevski, who has been residing in the country

April 14, 2026

Macedonia