Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Federal Judge Blocks Philadelphia’s Mask Ban on Federal Agents as National Legal Battle Escalates

A federal judge on Thursday halted Philadelphia from enforcing a new city law that would have prohibited federal law enforcement agents from wearing masks, ruling that municipalities cannot dictate how federal agencies

July 3, 2026

Whats New

Slovenian Scientists Join Global Effort to Create the Largest Cinematic Map of the Universe

Researchers from the University of Nova Gorica are playing a central role in one of the most ambitious astronomical endeavors in history, the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) at the

July 2, 2026

Slovenia

Croatian Hospital Pioneers Nation’s First Stem Cell Therapy for Jaw Joint Disorders

KBC Split has achieved a historic milestone in Croatian medicine by successfully performing the country’s first procedure using autologous bone marrow derived stem cell concentrate to treat degenerative temporomandibular joint (TMJ) conditions.

July 2, 2026

Croatia

Serbia’s Population Falls Below 6.55 Million as Decade Long Demographic Crisis Deepens

Serbia’s population has dropped to an estimated 6,549,901 in 2025, marking a decline of nearly 435,000 people since 2016 as deaths continue to significantly outpace births, according to data released by the

July 2, 2026

Serbia

Montenegro’s EU Jackpot: €3.2 Billion Package Signals Brussels’ Confidence in 2028 Accession

The European Commission has adopted a €3.2 billion financial package for Montenegro, a clear signal that Brussels views Podgorica’s EU membership not as a distant possibility but as a near certainty to

July 2, 2026

Montenegro

American Diplomat Louis Crishock Steps In as Bosnia’s Acting High Representative Amid Transatlantic Standoff

American diplomat Louis Crishock has officially assumed the role of acting High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, taking over from Christian Schmidt in a handover ceremony at the Office of the High

July 2, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

US and Iran Report ‘Positive Progress’ in Doha Mediated Talks as Khamenei Funeral Looms

Qatar and Pakistan, the key mediators between Washington and Tehran, have announced “positive progress” in indirect negotiations aimed at resolving outstanding issues from the preliminary US-Iran peace agreement signed two weeks ago.

July 2, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Oil Prices Fall Back to Pre War Levels as U.S.-Iran Tensions Ease

Brent crude oil prices have fallen back to levels seen before the outbreak of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, reflecting growing optimism that diplomatic efforts could prevent a wider regional crisis. Brent

July 2, 2026

Business·Whats New

Macedonia Signs New U.S. Defense Deals Worth €339 Million

Macedonia is continuing its long term military modernization program with the arrival of new armored vehicles and the signing of additional defense agreements with the United States. Defense Minister Vlado Misajlovski announced

July 2, 2026

Macedonia

Trump Declines to Renew USMCA, Triggering 10 Year Countdown as North American Trade Faces Uncertainty

The Trump administration has declined to renew the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), starting a decade long clock toward the trade pact’s potential termination while opening negotiations aimed at reshaping North American commerce to

July 2, 2026

Politics

Love at 1,454 Feet: The Daredevil Proposal That Shut Down the Empire State Building

Two well known urban climbers scaled the needle of the Empire State Building on Wednesday, evading security to reach the 1,454 foot summit where they unfurled a banner and appeared to get

July 2, 2026

Whats New

USA Survives Red Card Scare to Beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, Advances to World Cup Round of 16

The United States men’s national team held on for a dramatic 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16, setting up

July 2, 2026

Sport