Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Macedonia and France Seek Deeper Cooperation on Social Policy and Youth

Macedonia and France are looking to strengthen cooperation in social policy and youth affairs following a meeting between Minister of Social Policy, Demography and Youth Gjoko Velkovski and French Ambassador Christophe Le

September 11, 2026

Macedonia

Elena Rybakina Ends Sabalenka’s 99 Week Reign and Takes Over World No. 1

A new era is beginning at the top of women’s tennis as Elena Rybakina has secured the world No. 1 ranking, ending Aryna Sabalenka’s remarkable 99 week reign at the top of

September 11, 2026

Sport

Hundreds March in Belgrade in Support of Zoran Kesić After TV Show Is Removed

Hundreds of people gathered in Belgrade to show their support for Serbian television host and satirist Zoran Kesić after his popular program “24 Minutes with Zoran Kesić” was removed from the schedule

September 11, 2026

Serbia

Croatia Plans Tough New Penalties for Environmental Crimes, Including Life in Prison

Croatia is preparing one of the biggest changes to its criminal justice system in years, with the government proposing life imprisonment for the country’s most serious crimes and introducing a new offense

September 11, 2026

Croatia

Possible Motive Emerges After Knife Attack at Zagreb School

A previous argument between two students is emerging as a possible motive behind a violent attack at a secondary school in Zagreb, where a masked student allegedly attacked another student with a

September 11, 2026

Croatia

Macedonia and Croatia Strengthen Customs Cooperation as EU Preparations Continue

Macedonia is taking another step toward closer alignment with European Union customs standards after its Customs Administration signed a memorandum of cooperation with Croatia’s Customs Administration. The agreement is intended to strengthen

September 11, 2026

Croatia·Macedonia

Bosnia Political Clash Intensifies After Mladić Funeral as DNS Leader Calls for Action Against Defense Minister

A new political confrontation has erupted in Bosnia and Herzegovina following the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, with Democratic People’s Alliance (DNS) President Nenad Nešić calling for legal action against

September 11, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Serbia’s Student Movement Launches Election Campaign With First Rally in Novi Sad

Serbia’s student led political movement has officially entered the country’s election campaign, holding its first major rally in Novi Sad ahead of the October 25 parliamentary elections. The gathering, held outside the

September 11, 2026

Serbia

Lindsay Clancy’s Defense Seeks Acquittal After Murder Trial Ends in Mistrial

Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney has asked a Massachusetts judge to find her not guilty after her trial over the deaths of her three children ended in a mistrial. Attorney Kevin Reddington filed

September 11, 2026

Whats New

Trump Ally Joseph diGenova Resigns From Justice Department Probe Into His Political Foes

Joseph diGenova, the U.S. prosecutor overseeing a politically sensitive Justice Department investigation into past probes involving President Donald Trump, has resigned from his position. His departure adds uncertainty to an inquiry that

September 11, 2026

Politics

California Tightens Rules on Social Media and AI to Protect Children

California has introduced some of the strongest technology restrictions for children in the United States, with Governor Gavin Newsom signing a package of new laws targeting addictive social media features, AI companion

September 11, 2026

Whats New

Trump: “I Don’t Believe in Regret” as He Defends Iran War Ahead of Midterms

President Donald Trump has declared he has no regrets about launching the war with Iran, satiating that he would take the same action again even as the conflict drags into its seventh

September 11, 2026

Politics