Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

BiH Election Commission Issues New Fines Over Premature Campaigning and Use of Children

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Bosnia and Herzegovina has issued a new round of financial penalties against political parties and candidates over violations of election rules, including premature campaigning and the

September 24, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Konaković Reaffirms Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU Goal as Regional Security Takes Center Stage

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to European Union membership during meetings with Western Balkan partners on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly

September 24, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Milatović Sets 2028 Target for Montenegro’s EU Membership in UN Address

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović used his address to world leaders at the 81st United Nations General Assembly to place European Union membership at the center of Montenegro’s international agenda. Speaking during the

September 24, 2026

Montenegro

Rubio Praises U.S.-Serbia Strategic Partnership While Warning of Sensitive Regional Issues

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described Serbia as an important strategic partner for Washington while acknowledging that Belgrade is involved in several sensitive issues attracting international attention. Speaking in New

September 24, 2026

Serbia

French Senate Delegation Visits Macedonia as Parliamentary Ties and EU Integration Take Center Stage

A delegation from the French Senate’s France-Western Balkans Friendship Group is visiting Macedonia on September 24 and 25, bringing parliamentary diplomacy and European integration into focus. Led by Marta de Cidrac, president

September 24, 2026

Macedonia

Macedonia’s Independence to Be Celebrated With Flag-Raising Ceremony in NYC

The 35th anniversary of Macedonia’s independence will be marked in New York City with the annual Macedonian flag-raising ceremony on September 26. The event is organized by the United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD)

September 24, 2026

Macedonia

Macedonia Intensifies EU Contacts Ahead of von der Leyen Visit

Macedonia is intensifying diplomatic contacts with European Union officials ahead of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s expected visit to the Western Balkans, with the country’s stalled accession process and relations

September 24, 2026

Macedonia

Siljanovska Davkova and EU Rapporteur Waitz Discuss Macedonia’s Accession Path

Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova met with European Parliament rapporteur Thomas Waitz and EU Ambassador to Macedonia Michalis Rokas in New York, with the country’s European integration process at the center of

September 24, 2026

Macedonia

Mickoski Meets Kallas and Western Balkan Leaders in New York as Regional Cooperation Takes Center Stage

Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and other Western Balkan leaders in New York during the 81st United Nations General

September 24, 2026

Macedonia

Navy Discloses Eight Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment

The U.S. Navy has disclosed that eight personnel assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group experienced serious mental health crises involving suicide attempts during the group’s lengthy deployment, including a

September 24, 2026

Whats New

White House Denies Plans for 90 Day U.S. Diesel Export Ban

The White House has rejected a report that the United States is preparing to temporarily ban diesel exports, adding uncertainty to an increasingly heated debate over how to bring down fuel prices.

September 24, 2026

Whats New

Trump Administration Steps Up Noncitizen Voting Prosecutions Ahead of 2026 Midterms

The Trump administration is significantly increasing federal investigations and criminal prosecutions involving noncitizens accused of voting in U.S. elections, putting election integrity and voter eligibility at the center of the political debate

September 24, 2026

Politics