Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Slovenia and Macedonia set for Balkan Derby in Ljubljana

Slovenia and Macedonia will face each other tomorrow in a Balkan derby at Ljubljana’s Stožice Stadium, with both national teams entering the match in poor form and carrying disappointing recent statistics. Macedonia

September 28, 2026

Macedonia·Slovenia·Sport·Whats New

Gold and Silver Prices Fall Sharply as Oil, Fed Rate Hike Expectations Pressure Precious Metals

Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Monday, September 28, as rising oil prices, higher U.S. Treasury yields and growing expectations of another Federal Reserve interest-rate hike weighed on precious metals. Spot

September 28, 2026

Business·Whats New

Vučić Hands Over Presidential Duties to Ana Brnabić

Aleksandar Vučić, who resigned as president of Serbia on Sunday, formally handed over presidential duties to National Assembly Speaker Ana Brnabić on Monday. Brnabić will serve as Acting President of Serbia until

September 28, 2026

Politics·Serbia·Whats New

Fire Breaks Out in Novi Sad Building, 32 Residents Evacuated

Four Americans were among the six people killed in Athens, Greece after an explosion collapsed a two-story building, according to U.S. officials.

Six people were killed Friday when a two-story building collapsed in a tourist area of central Athens, Greece’s fire service said Saturday. The collapse followed an explosion that the mayor of Athens

September 27, 2026

Whats New

Macedonian Flag Raised in New York to Mark 35 Years of Independence

The Macedonian flag was ceremoniously raised in New York on Saturday to mark the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Macedonia. The traditional ceremony was held in New York’s

September 27, 2026

Community·Macedonia·Whats New

Trump-Xi Visit Ends With Few Major Agreements Announced

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their high-profile meeting in Washington with an emphasis on maintaining stable relations, but with few major new agreements publicly announced. The leaders

September 25, 2026

Politics·Whats New

International Handball Tournament “Macedonia Trophy” Underway in Ohrid

The international women’s handball tournament “Macedonia Trophy” is being held over three days in Ohrid. Four national teams — Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia and Montenegro — are taking part in six matches at

September 25, 2026

Community·Macedonia·Sport

Mickoski at UN: “Our ambition is to become a serious state”

Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said in his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York that Macedonia’s European integration process has gone beyond any reasonable timeframe, calling on the

September 25, 2026

Community·Macedonia·Politics·Whats New

Hierarchical divine liturgy with his eminence Longin

On Sunday, September 27, beginning at 10:30 a.m., a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by His Eminence Longin, Archbishop of New Gracanica and Chicago and Metropolitan of Midwestern America. At 12:00

September 25, 2026

Community·Serbia·Whats New

Croatian Veterans Group Seeks Stricter Rules for Foreign Performers

A Croatian veterans’ association has called on state institutions to introduce clear criteria and mandatory background checks for foreign performers before they are booked for public events in Croatia. The Association of

September 25, 2026

Croatia·Whats New

Mirjana Martinović Becomes Judo World Champion in Sarajevo

Montenegro has a new world champion after Mirjana Martinović won the gold medal at the World Veterans Judo Championships in Sarajevo. Martinović dominated the women’s under-63-kilogram category, winning all three of her

September 25, 2026

Montenegro·Sport

Montenegro Ends Visa-Free Travel With Russia, Belarus and Turkey

Montenegro will end visa-free travel for citizens of Russia, Belarus and Turkey as part of its efforts to fully align its visa policy with the European Union. Beginning November 1, 2026, citizens

September 25, 2026

Montenegro·Politics·Uncategorized