Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Monterey Park Becomes First U.S. City to Ban Data Centers by Ballot as Voters Approve Measure NDC by 86%

Voters in Monterey Park, California, resoundingly approved Measure NDC on 2 June, making the Los Angeles suburb the first city in the United States to permanently prohibit data centers through a ballot

June 4, 2026

Whats New

Trump to Nominate Todd Blanche as Permanent Attorney General After Two Months as Acting Chief

President Donald Trump announced at a private White House dinner on Wednesday night that he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general on a permanent basis, ending Blanche’s two month

June 4, 2026

Politics·Whats New

SpaceX Targets Record Breaking $75 Billion IPO at $1.77 Trillion Valuation, Paving Path for Musk to Become World’s First Trillionaire

SpaceX has filed to raise $75 billion in an initial public offering that would value the company at approximately $1.77 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history by a wide margin

June 4, 2026

Business

Knicks Edge Spurs 105-95 in Dramatic Game 1 of NBA Finals Despite Brunson Injury Scares

The New York Knicks opened the 2026 NBA Finals with a gritty 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, extending their playoff winning streak to

June 4, 2026

Sport

Israel and Lebanon Move Toward Ceasefire as U.S. Pushes Diplomatic Breakthrough

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to move forward with the implementation of a ceasefire framework following intensive U.S. mediated negotiations, raising hopes for a reduction in hostilities along one of the Middle

June 4, 2026

Politics

Croatia’s National Team Makes Surprise Visit to Sunday Mass Ahead of Friendly Match

Croatia’s national soccer team made an unexpected appearance at Sunday Mass in Ičići, near Opatija, surprising local worshippers just one day before their friendly match against Belgium. The team arrived without prior

June 3, 2026

Croatia·Whats New

Montenegro Deploys More Than 1,500 Police Officers Ahead of EU-Western Balkans Summit

Montenegro is preparing heightened security measures ahead of the EU-Western Balkans Summit, which is set to take place in Tivat on June 4 and 5. Authorities will deploy more than 1,500 police

June 3, 2026

Montenegro·Whats New

Hackers Target Websites Across Croatia as Officials Downplay Data Breach Claims

A new wave of cyberattacks has hit several websites in Croatia, including government-related pages, local institutions and private companies, raising concerns over the country’s digital security response. The incidents are being linked

June 3, 2026

Croatia·Whats New

Dusan Vlahovic Set to Leave Juventus as Contract Talks Collapse

Dusan Vlahovic is expected to leave Juventus at the end of June after the two sides failed to reach an agreement over a new contract. The Serbian striker, who joined Juventus from

June 3, 2026

Serbia·Sport

Belgrade Introduces New Standards for Bicycle Parking Across the City

Belgrade has introduced mandatory standards for bicycle parking spaces and garages, a move aimed at making cycling more practical, organized and accessible across the Serbian capital. The announcement was made by the

June 3, 2026

Serbia·Whats New

Iran Says It Targeted U.S. Fifth Fleet as Gulf Tensions Rise

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it carried out missile and drone attacks targeting the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, an airbase and military helicopters in the region. The group said

June 3, 2026

Whats New

European Stocks Fall After Washington Signals New Tariffs

European stock markets moved lower on Wednesday morning after investors reacted to reports that Washington is preparing additional tariffs on imports from dozens of economies, including the European Union, China and Japan.

June 3, 2026

Whats New