Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Freedom House Report Warns of Continued Democratic Decline as Serbia is Rated Among the Weakest in the Region

The latest Freedom House findings indicate that Serbia has continued to decline in democratic standards, receiving one of the lowest evaluations in the Western Balkans. The country remains classified as a “partly

March 19, 2026

Serbia

Dončić Drives Lakers to Seventh Straight Win as Los Angeles Strengthens Its Position in the West

Luka Dončić delivered another major performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-116 victory over the Houston Rockets, finishing with 40 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds as the team extended its winning

March 19, 2026

Sport

Serbia’s Wage Picture: Average Pay Rises, but Most Workers Earn Far Less and the Gender Gap Persists

Average salary and what it hides New reporting based on Serbian statistical data shows that the country’s average net salary for September 2025 was 109,147 dinars, while the median net salary was

March 19, 2026

Serbia

Bosnia and Herzegovina Truckers Announce Protests from March 23, Citing Schengen Work Restrictions, Border Returns, and Pressure on the Transport Sector

The Plenum of the “Logistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina” Consortium has issued what it described as a third and final call announcing operational protests that are set to begin on March 23,

March 19, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Janša Admits Meeting with Black Cube Operative as Slovenia Scandal Deepens

The scandal involving secret recordings and suspicious flights in Slovenia has taken a significant turn after opposition leader Janez Janša admitted he met with a representative of Black Cube. The acknowledgment comes

March 19, 2026

Slovenia

Oil Prices Surge to Multi-Year High After Escalation with Iran

Oil prices reached a new high this morning following the escalation of the conflict with Iran. A barrel of Brent crude briefly climbed to $118.74 around 9:30 a.m., marking its highest level

March 19, 2026

Business

FBI Probe Into Former U.S. Counterterrorism Chief After Iran-Related Resignation Raises Questions About Decision-Making

The resignation of former U.S. counterterrorism chief Joe Kent has quickly escalated into a broader controversy, as the Federal Bureau of Investigation is reportedly investigating him over the alleged leak of classified

March 19, 2026

Whats New

Markets Under Pressure – Stock Indices Fall as Inflation Fears Grow

Global stock markets came under heavy pressure, with major U.S. indices dropping to their lowest levels since the escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Investors remain cautious, reacting to fresh

March 19, 2026

Business

Slovenian Election Campaign Rocked by Black Cube Allegations, Secret Recordings and Foreign-Interference Claims

Slovenia entered the final stretch of its parliamentary campaign under the weight of a major political scandal after reports linked Israeli private intelligence operatives to covert activity during the election period. The

March 18, 2026

Slovenia·Uncategorized

Croatian TV Segment Highlights MPs’ Difficulty Identifying Iran on a Map

A Croatian TV report sparked public attention after asking members of parliament to locate Iran on a world map, linking the exercise to their recent public statements about the country and broader

March 18, 2026

Croatia

Štip Lays Foundation Stone for Memorial to Five Local Victims of the Pulse Fire – Commemorative gathering in Štip one year after the tragedy

Štip held a memorial gathering in honor of the five local residents who died in the fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kočani, marking one year since the tragedy with a public

March 18, 2026

Macedonia

Montenegro Advances EU Accession Talks by Closing Chapter 21

Montenegro has provisionally closed Chapter 21 (Trans-European Networks) in its accession negotiations with the European Union, bringing the total number of closed chapters to 14 out of 33. The development marks a

March 18, 2026

Montenegro