Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Macedonia’s New NATO Envoy Pledges Clear, Credible Voice

Macedonia has formally installed Orhan Murtezani as its new ambassador and permanent representative to NATO, with the diplomat presenting his credentials to Secretary General Mark Rutte and declaring that Skopje intends to

September 3, 2026

Macedonia

Caitlin Clark Steps Onto the World Stage With USA Basketball

Caitlin Clark arrives in Berlin this week carrying the expectations of a nation and the excitement of a sport she has helped transform, as the Indiana Fever guard prepares for her long

September 3, 2026

Sport

Boeing’s $3.1 Million Fine Reveals Deep Quality Failures

Boeing has paid a $3.1 million fine to the Federal Aviation Administration for a series of safety violations that occurred in the months surrounding the January 2024 Alaska Airlines door plug blowout.

September 3, 2026

Whats New

NYC Bans AI for 600,000 Students in Sweeping Classroom Tech Crackdown

New York City has introduced one of the most restrictive artificial intelligence policies in American public education, announcing a one year moratorium on student facing generative AI tools for children from pre

September 3, 2026

Whats New

Trump DOJ Threatens Billions in Welfare Funding Over Migrant Reporting

The U.S. Justice Department has issued a sweeping legal opinion warning that states could risk billions of dollars in federal welfare funding unless state agencies report undocumented immigrants to the Department of

September 3, 2026

Politics

Trump Signs Stopgap Bill to Avert Fourth Shutdown as Debt Tops $40 Trillion

President Donald Trump signed a temporary funding bill into law on Wednesday, preventing a fourth government shutdown during his second term and keeping federal agencies operating through December 11. The measure cleared

September 3, 2026

Politics

Slovenia’s Economy Grew 1.5% in 2025

Slovenia GDP growth reached 1.5% in real terms in 2025, exceeding the initial February estimate by 0.4 percentage points. The revised figure was released by the country’s Statistical Office. Slovenia’s GDP was

August 31, 2026

Slovenia

Bosnia Could Report Election Results by 8 P.M.

Bosnia election technology could deliver highly reliable preliminary results by about 8 p.m., just one hour after polling stations close. Electronic voter identification, ballot scanners and faster data transmission are expected to

August 31, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Montenegro Faces New Food Price Increases

Montenegro food prices could rise further as global food costs are projected to increase by more than 15% over the next 15 months. The international price surge is expected to affect the

August 31, 2026

Montenegro

Montenegro Joins First 4×4 Water Polo World Championship

The Montenegro 4×4 water polo team is competing in the first Open 4×4 Water Polo World Championship, introducing a faster and more dynamic version of the sport. Dubrovnik is hosting the tournament

August 31, 2026

Montenegro·Sport

Milatović Urges Faster Push for Montenegro’s EU Entry

Montenegro EU membership is a strategic national interest that requires faster reforms and stronger political commitment, President Jakov Milatović said. He urged the government, parliament and all political actors to place the

August 31, 2026

Montenegro

Montenegro Raises Fuel Prices by Up to 10 Cents per Liter

Montenegro fuel prices have increased across all categories, with drivers now paying between 6 and 10 euro cents more per liter. The new prices took effect on August 18. The increases affect

August 18, 2026

Montenegro