Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Maribor Mayor Race Opens After Saša Arsenovič Rules Out Third Term

The Maribor mayor race has entered a new phase after incumbent Saša Arsenovič announced that he will not seek a third term in Slovenia’s November local elections. Arsenovič, who has led the

September 18, 2026

Slovenia

White House Withdraws Lance Schroyer Nomination to Lead ICE

The White House has withdrawn Lance Schroyer’s nomination to become director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, leaving the agency without a Senate confirmed leader as the Trump administration continues its immigration

September 18, 2026

Politics

Court Rejects Education Department’s $600 Million Anti DEI Grant Directive

A federal judge in Massachusetts has struck down a Trump administration policy that led the U.S. Department of Education to cancel hundreds of millions of dollars in teacher training grants connected by

September 18, 2026

Politics

Croatia Brings Forward Black Hawk Helicopter and HIMARS Deliveries

Croatia has reached an agreement with the United States to accelerate the delivery of eight Black Hawk helicopters and eight HIMARS systems, bringing the expected arrival of the equipment forward from the

September 17, 2026

Croatia

Štip Pastrmajlijada Returns With Two Days of Food and Music

The city of Štip is preparing for one of Macedonia’s best known food and entertainment events, as Pastrmajlijada returns on September 18 and 19. This year’s festival will take place across two

September 17, 2026

Macedonia

Historic Dubrovnik Park Gradac Reopens After First Full Restoration in Nearly 130 Years

One of Dubrovnik’s most historic public parks has reopened after its first complete and systematic restoration since it was established in 1898. Gradac Park, the city’s largest and oldest existing public park,

September 17, 2026

Croatia

Inside America’s Data Center Hub: How Loud Are They and How Much Water Do They Use?

Northern Virginia has become one of the most important data center hubs in the United States, with dozens of facilities operating across Loudoun County and more under construction near Washington Dulles International

September 17, 2026

Whats New

Croatian Film Days Bring Contemporary Cinema to Skopje

Croatian cinema will take center stage in Skopje later this month as the Cinematheque of Macedonia hosts the latest edition of Croatian Film Days from September 22 to 27. The program will

September 17, 2026

Croatia

Croatia Among EU Leaders as Labor Costs Rise 9.4% in Second Quarter

Croatia recorded one of the European Union’s fastest increases in hourly labor costs during the second quarter of 2026, even as overall labor cost growth across the bloc began to slow. According

September 17, 2026

Croatia

Milatović’s Office Warns Against Glorification of War Crime Convicts

Montenegro’s President Jakov Milatović’s office has warned against what it described as attempts by public officials to glorify people convicted of war crimes, saying that respect for international court decisions is an

September 17, 2026

Montenegro

Montenegro Seeks Stronger Position in International Tourism Market Through French Partnerships

Montenegro is looking to strengthen its position on the international tourism market by expanding cooperation with European destinations and focusing on higher quality and more sustainable tourism, Tourism Minister Simonida Kordić said

September 17, 2026

Montenegro

Average Net Salary in Federation of BiH Reaches 1,757 BAM in July 2026

The average monthly net salary paid to employees in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina reached 1,757 BAM in July 2026, according to newly released figures from the Federal Bureau of Statistics.

September 17, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina