Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Montenegro Meets Requirements for Second Phase of ECAA Agreement

Montenegro has fulfilled all requirements under its jurisdiction to advance to the second phase of the European Common Aviation Area, or ECAA, agreement, the country’s Ministry of Transport announced. The progress was

September 25, 2026

Montenegro·Politics

Miloš Jovanović Says Serbia Must Not Become Anyone’s Colony

The Authentic Right electoral coalition, led by Miloš Jovanović, has presented itself as a political force determined to protect Serbia’s independence and prevent the country from becoming “anyone’s colony.” Candidates from the

September 25, 2026

Politics·Serbia

Serbia vs. Greece Attendance Hits New Low in Nations League Opener

Interest in Serbia’s national soccer team appears to have reached a new low after only a few thousand fans attended the team’s latest international match. The Nations League opener between Serbia and

September 25, 2026

Serbia·Sport·Whats New

American Balkan Trade Center Joins Illinois’ Leading Business and Policy Leaders at Annual Luncheon

The American Balkan Trade Center (ABTC) was among the guests at this year’s prestigious annual luncheon organized by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, bringing together some of the state’s leading companies, business

September 25, 2026

Business·Whats New

Judge Blocks Trump’s Media Ban, Temporarily Restores White House Press Access

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from barring journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, ordering officials to immediately restore their press credentials. U.S. District

September 24, 2026

Politics

AHI Hosts Congressional Commemoration of 52nd Anniversary of Cyprus Invasion

The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) marked the 52nd anniversary of the 1974 invasion of Cyprus with a congressional event on Capitol Hill, bringing together U.S. lawmakers, diplomats and experts to discuss the

September 24, 2026

Whats New

Montenegro Parliament Crisis Deepens as Mandić Dismissal Session Fails to Begin

A scheduled extraordinary session of Montenegro’s Parliament on September 24, 2026, intended to consider a proposal to dismiss Speaker Andrija Mandić, failed to proceed after a quorum was not established. The development

September 24, 2026

Montenegro

Serbian Security Worker Dies in Tragic Oktoberfest Accident

A 52-year-old Serbian national died after a tragic accident at Oktoberfest in Munich, where he was struck and trapped by a gondola on the “Hangover” free-fall attraction. The man was working as

September 24, 2026

Serbia

Serbian Folklore Group “Mlada Srbadija” Visits Portland

The Serbian folklore group “Mlada Srbadija” from Vancouver performed in Portland, strengthening the long-standing friendship between the Serbian Orthodox communities in Portland and Vancouver. On September 12, 2026, the group took part

September 24, 2026

Serbia

Serbian Ambassador Stefan Tomašević Visits Radomir Putnik Memorial in Alberta

Serbian Ambassador Stefan Tomašević visited the memorial dedicated to Field Marshal Radomir Putnik in Alberta, honoring the Serbian military leader and the community’s efforts to preserve his legacy in Canada. The memorial

September 24, 2026

Serbia

KUD “Goce Markoski” from Skopje to Perform in Toronto with Macedonian Ensemble “Makedonka”

KUD “Goce Markoski” from Skopje has arrived in Toronto, Canada, where the cultural and folklore ensemble will perform at a concert dedicated to St. Clement of Ohrid, together with the Macedonian ensemble

September 24, 2026

Community·Macedonia

Gračanica Church School Opens Registration for 2026–2027 Year

Gračanica Church School in Windsor has opened registration for the 2026–2027 school year, inviting families to connect children with their Orthodox faith, Serbian heritage and community. The program will run from October

September 24, 2026

Serbia