Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Iran Strikes U.S. Bases in the Middle East as Tensions Surge Again

Iran has launched missile attacks against U.S. military positions in the Middle East, marking a new escalation in the confrontation between Tehran and Washington. The attacks came after U.S. forces carried out

September 1, 2026

Whats New

Juventus Makes Two More Signings as Busy Transfer Window Continues

Juventus has added two more players to its squad as the Italian club continues an extremely active summer transfer window. The Turin side officially presented Pape Matar Sarr and Nick Woltemade, bringing

September 1, 2026

Sport

Croatia Police Catch Beach Theft Duo After Dozens of Tourist Robberies

Croatian police have uncovered a suspected beach theft operation that targeted tourists along the Adriatic coast, with a 49 year old man and a 52 year old woman accused of carrying out

September 1, 2026

Croatia

Croatia Cracks Down on Illegal Dumping as 29 Year Old Is Detained Near Velika Gorica

Croatian authorities have detained a 29 year old man accused of illegally burying a large amount of waste near Velika Gorica, in a case that has raised serious concerns about environmental protection

September 1, 2026

Croatia

Croatia Faces a More Expensive Autumn as Inflation Rises Again

Croatian households could be heading toward a more expensive autumn after the country’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.1 percent in August, according to the latest data from the Croatian Bureau of

September 1, 2026

Croatia

Hajduk Fans Spark Controversy After Burning Sparta Prague Banner Linked to Ratko Mladić

A controversial incident has taken place at Poljud during the match between Hajduk Split and Lokomotiva, after members of Hajduk’s Torcida supporters group burned a banner belonging to fans of Sparta Prague.

September 1, 2026

Croatia

Macedonia Launches Free City Train Between Zelenikovo and Skopje

A new free city train service has officially started operating between Zelenikovo and Skopje, creating another public transportation option for people who regularly travel toward the capital. The first train made its

September 1, 2026

Macedonia

Macedonia Has More Than 88,500 Unemployed as Businesses Struggle to Find Workers

More than 88,500 people are currently registered as unemployed in Macedonia, while at the same time more than 60 percent of employers say they are looking for workers. The figures highlight a

September 1, 2026

Macedonia

Skopje Gets Three Free Concerts for Independence Day, Ending With David Guetta at the Arena

Skopje is preparing for a major celebration of Macedonia’s 35th anniversary of independence, with three free concerts planned as part of the festivities. The events will bring some of the country’s biggest

August 31, 2026

Macedonia

Slovenia Referendum Takes a New Turn as Organizers Prepare to Withdraw Their Initiative

Organizers of a proposed referendum on changes to Slovenia’s local elections law have announced that they intend to withdraw their initiative, creating a new political and legal path for the controversial legislation.

August 31, 2026

Slovenia

West Nile Virus Detected in Zagreb: Authorities Order Urgent Mosquito Control

Authorities in Zagreb have ordered urgent measures to control mosquitoes after West Nile virus was detected in dead crows in several parts of the Croatian capital. The discovery has prompted the Andrija

August 31, 2026

Croatia

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