Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Croatian Music Legend Jimmy Stanić Dies at 98 After More Than Seven Decades on Stage

Croatian music has lost one of its most recognizable and beloved performers. Stjepan Jimmy Stanić has died at the age of 98, leaving behind a career that lasted more than seven decades

August 31, 2026

Croatia

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

Serbia Braces for Traffic Chaos as New Public Transport Schedule Starts September 1

Serbia is preparing for a major change in public transportation as the winter timetable comes into effect on September 1, bringing more buses and other vehicles onto the streets but also the

August 31, 2026

Serbia

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

Cycling World in Shock: Pogačar Suffers Serious Injuries After Vuelta Crash

The cycling world has been left stunned after Tadej Pogačar suffered serious injuries in a heavy crash during the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España, forcing the Slovenian superstar to abandon

August 31, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

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

Austria Warns of Macedonia’s Star Duo Ahead of Crucial Basketball Clash

Macedonia is preparing to open its second prequalification cycle for the 2029 European Basketball Championship with an important away game against Austria in Vienna. The national team is facing Austria at the

August 31, 2026

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

Robots Made in Serbia Could Transform the Economy as Humanoid Technology Expands

Serbia is preparing for a major expansion of robotics, with humanoid robots produced in Šabac expected to play a growing role in the country’s economy and industrial development. The ambitious plan focuses

August 31, 2026

Serbia

Macedonia Airport Introduces New Rule for Vehicles in the Passenger Pickup Zone

A new rule at Skopje International Airport is set to change the way vehicles use the passenger pickup zone, introducing a daily limit for the same vehicle. Under the new system, one

August 31, 2026

Macedonia

Guests Had No Idea: Slovenian Hotel Hid a Secret Listening Room for 28 Years

A well known hotel in Slovenia reportedly had a secret room used to monitor and listen to guests for almost three decades, revealing a surprising chapter from the country’s recent past. The

August 31, 2026

Slovenia

Serbia Suffers Historic US Open Setback as Kecmanovic and Djokovic Exit Early

Serbia has suffered a disappointing start to the 2026 US Open, with Miomir Kecmanovic and Novak Djokovic both eliminated in the opening round in New York. Kecmanovic was beaten by Canada’s Denis

August 31, 2026

Community·Serbia