Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Traveling Through Ljubljana? The Bus Station Is About to Move

Ljubljana’s main bus station will temporarily move on August 24, 2026, bringing an important change for anyone traveling through the Slovenian capital. The new station will be located along Masarykova cesta, around

August 21, 2026

Slovenia

RangerRUN 2026 Turns One of Croatia’s Most Beautiful Nature Parks Into a Running Course

One of Croatia’s most beautiful protected landscapes will become a unique running course this September, when RangerRUN 2026 returns to Lonjsko Polje Nature Park. The sixth edition of the event will take

August 21, 2026

Croatia

Brussels Questions Serbia Over EU Help During Wildfires

Brussels is questioning why Serbia did not request help through the European Union’s civil protection mechanism as major wildfires continued to spread across the country. The most serious situation has been reported

August 21, 2026

Serbia

Macedonia’s Economy Gains Momentum With €120 Million GDP Increase

Macedonia’s economy is gaining momentum, with Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski claiming that GDP increased by €120 million more in two years than during the previous government’s six year period. Mickoski presented the

August 21, 2026

Macedonia

Macedonia Proposes School Shopping Basket With Up to 15% Discounts

Macedonia’s Ministry of Economy has proposed a school shopping basket with discounts of up to 15 percent, aiming to help families reduce the cost of preparing children for the new school year.

August 21, 2026

Macedonia

Croatian Parliament Approves New Measures After Dangerous Waste Scandal

Croatia’s Parliament has approved new measures to address illegally dumped hazardous waste in Gospić after an extraordinary 18 hour session focused on the environmental scandal. The measures call for urgent cleanup of

August 21, 2026

Croatia

Croatia’s Pension System Hit by Cyberattack: What Happened to HZMO?

Croatia’s pension system was targeted by a cyberattack on August 19, with the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute (HZMO) confirming that its HZMO Live user application was affected. The application is used by

August 20, 2026

Croatia

Croatia Plans Major Changes to Bank Fees and ATM Charges

Croatia is preparing major changes to bank fees and ATM charges, with proposed reforms aimed at making basic banking services cheaper and access to cash easier. The measures would affect account maintenance,

August 20, 2026

Croatia

Slovenia Moves to Make Cash Payments a Reality, Not Just a Constitutional Right

Slovenia is taking a new step to protect cash payments in Slovenia, with a signature drive for a proposed law set to begin on September 1. Supporters argue that having the right

August 20, 2026

Slovenia

New Section Speed Cameras Are Coming to Slovenia in September

Slovenian drivers will soon face section speed cameras that measure their average speed over an entire stretch of motorway, with the new system expected to begin operating in September. Instead of recording

August 20, 2026

Slovenia

Luka Dončić Brings Lakers to Slovenia in Luxury Jet for Team Trip

Luka Dončić has brought his Los Angeles Lakers teammates to Slovenia aboard a luxury private jet for a four day team building trip in Ljubljana. The NBA stars arrived on August 20

August 20, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

AI Is Changing Education in Bosnia, but Schools Are Struggling to Adapt

Artificial intelligence is already changing how children in Bosnia and Herzegovina learn, but schools are struggling to keep pace with the technology. AI in education in Bosnia is becoming increasingly important as

August 20, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina