Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Bosnian Workers Receive 32,000 Croatian Work Permits as Demand for Seasonal Labor Remains Strong

Croatian employers have already begun recruiting seasonal workers for the upcoming tourism season, with official data showing that in 2025, approximately 32,000 work permits were issued to citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

March 3, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Will Iran End Up Like Yugoslavia? A Geopolitical Analysis of Potential Ethnic-Based State Fragmentation

A provocative map circulating in geopolitical circles draws a direct and alarming parallel between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the former Yugoslavia. The image, featuring a skull symbol between the historical

March 3, 2026

Politics

Who Will Succeed Iran’s Supreme Leader After Khamenei’s Death?

In the wake of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, reports describe Iran as having activated its constitutional succession process while a temporary leadership structure begins governing day-to-day affairs. Multiple accounts state that an

March 3, 2026

Politics

Inside Trump’s Florida Situation Room During U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran

The White House released a series of photos showing President Donald Trump and members of his team observing the early stages of the U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran. The images,

March 3, 2026

Politics

Serbian Local Vote Tensions: Students Launch Candidate List in Aranđelovac as Opposition Steps Aside; Opposition Bloc Forms in Kula Ahead of March 29 Elections

A local citizens’ group running under the name “Students for Aranđelovac – Youth Wins” announced it is collecting signatures to register its candidate list for the upcoming municipal elections scheduled for March

March 3, 2026

Serbia

Balkan Citizens Stranded or Evacuated Amid Middle East Crisis

As the conflict in the Middle East escalates following military actions by the United States and Israel and retaliatory strikes by Iran, thousands of flights have been canceled, and airspace across the

March 3, 2026

Community

Middle East Escalation Doubles Oil and Gas Shipping Rates, Heightens Market Uncertainty

Global shipping costs for oil and gas have surged following the escalation of tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, alongside Tehran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz. This critical chokepoint

March 3, 2026

Business

UMD Hosts 4th Annual Macedonian Women’s Conference in New Jersey

The Macedonian community in the United States is preparing for a meaningful and inspiring weekend dedicated to leadership, heritage, and connection. From March 28–30, 2026, the United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) will host

March 3, 2026

Community

Reports, U.S. and Israeli Signals, Then Iranian Confirmation: Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Dead After Strikes; Succession Steps Begin

Early reports and political signaling before Tehran’s confirmationClaims that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed began circulating after a wave of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, with a senior Israeli

March 2, 2026

Politics

Brother of Former Montenegrin President Milo Đukanović Placed in Detention Amid Expanding Investigation

Aco Đukanović, the brother of former Montenegrin President Milo Đukanović, has been placed in pre-trial detention following his arrest in Podgorica. The arrest represents a significant development in an ongoing investigation that,

March 2, 2026

Montenegro

Netflix Withdraws from Potential Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition as Paramount Signals $111 Billion Interest

Netflix has decided to withdraw from a potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, stepping back from what had been widely discussed as a major consolidation move in the global media and entertainment

March 2, 2026

Business

North Macedonia Sets Minimum Wage at 26,046 Denars; Trade Union Announces Protests

North Macedonia’s minimum wage has been set at 26,046 denars, reflecting an increase of about 1,600 denars, a move that has triggered strong opposition from the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia

March 2, 2026

Macedonia