Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Zdravko Čolić to Be Awarded Diplomatic Passport of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Zdravko Čolić is set to receive a diplomatic passport of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a move that highlights his long-standing cultural significance and international recognition as one of the most prominent artists

April 8, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Robotaxi Breakthrough in the Balkans: Zagreb Becomes Europe’s First Hub for Autonomous Ride Services

Zagreb has become the first city in Europe to introduce a fully commercial robotaxi service, marking a major technological step forward for the region and positioning Croatia at the forefront of autonomous

April 8, 2026

Croatia

Artemis II Crew Heads Back to Earth After Historic Moon Flyby

Astronauts from NASA’s Artemis II are on their way back to Earth after completing a historic flyby of the Moon—the first human mission of its kind in more than 50 years. The

April 8, 2026

Whats New

Support Rally for N1 Draws Public Attention as European Commission Urges Serbia to Uphold Media Freedom

Journalists and citizens gathered outside the offices of N1 in Belgrade to express support for the newsroom, following the dismissal of its director, Igor Božić, and growing concerns over potential editorial interference.

April 8, 2026

Serbia

Donald Trump Jr. Criticizes EU During Bosnia Visit, Warns of ‘Major Fracture’

Donald Trump Jr. sharply criticized the European Union during a visit to Bosnia, warning of a growing divide between Eastern and Western member states. Speaking at a business event in Banja Luka,

April 8, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Mucunski: Strategic Dialogue with US Reaffirms Macedonia as a Credible Ally

Macedonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Timčo Mucunski, said that the Strategic Dialogue with the United States reaffirms the country’s role as a credible ally and partner. Mucunski is leading

April 8, 2026

Macedonia

Oil Prices Drop Below $100 as US–Iran Ceasefire Eases Market Tensions

Oil prices have sharply declined following the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, easing fears of major supply disruptions in global energy markets. Brent crude and U.S.

April 8, 2026

Whats New

Iran Warns of Global Escalation if United States Crosses “Red Lines”

Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated, with both sides exchanging direct threats over potential military action and control of key energy routes. The U.S. president warned that if

April 7, 2026

Politics

Sarajevo Airport Introduces New Taxi Pricing System, Raising Fees for Transport Services

New pricing rules for taxi services operating from Sarajevo International Airport have been introduced, bringing changes to the cost structure for taxi operators and, indirectly, for passengers using airport transport. According to

April 7, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Artemis II Rewrites History: Humans Travel Farther Than Ever and Return to the Moon’s Orbit After Half a Century

NASA’s Artemis II mission has entered the history books after the four-member crew aboard the Orion spacecraft traveled farther from Earth than any humans before them, surpassing the distance record set by

April 7, 2026

Whats New

Man Dies in Cannon Accident During Easter Event in Croatia in Front of Hundreds of Spectators

A tragic accident overshadowed an Easter Monday event in Croatia’s Zagorje region after a man died during a public program involving a ceremonial cannon at Veliki Tabor Castle in the municipality of

April 7, 2026

Croatia

Macedonia Unveils U.S.-Linked Antimony Project as Strategic Dialogue in Washington Resumes

Macedonia has presented a new antimony project as one of the most important expected outcomes of its renewed Strategic Dialogue with the United States, with Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski saying the rare

April 7, 2026

Macedonia