Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Montenegro Seen as Leading Candidate for EU Membership, Progress Expected for Albania, Moldova and Ukraine

Montenegro currently has the strongest prospects of becoming the next country to join the European Union, while progress is also expected in the accession paths of Albania, Moldova and Ukraine, Serbian Parliament

May 13, 2026

Montenegro·Serbia

Bitcoin faces key test as crypto market shows renewed optimism

Bitcoin is again at the center of market attention as its price moves near a key technical zone around 82,000 dollars, a level analysts see as important for determining whether the world’s

May 13, 2026

Business·Whats New

From Wisconsin to the World Cup: Esmir Bajraktarević’s Bosnian Dream Comes Full Circle

Before becoming one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s rising football stars, Esmir Bajraktarević was a boy from the American Midwest, growing up in Appleton, Wisconsin, with a ball at his feet and Bosnia

May 13, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Sport

Israel’s Eurovision Performance Met With Booing and Protest During First Semi-Final

The performance of Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 first semi-final was marked by audible booing from parts of the audience, alongside visible protest actions during the live show. Reports indicate

May 13, 2026

Whats New

Croatia and Serbia Among First Eurovision 2026 Finalists as Opening Semi-Final Delivers Expected Results and Surprises

The first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has concluded, determining the first group of finalists who will compete in the grand final. The evening brought a mix of expected outcomes

May 13, 2026

Croatia·Serbia·Whats New

Musk Sues OpenAI, Seeks Control Stake as Legal Battle With Altman Escalates

Elon Musk has launched a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing dispute between the former collaborators. According to the reports, Musk is seeking

May 13, 2026

Business·Whats New

Schmidt Warns UN Security Council That Bosnia and Herzegovina Is Undergoing “Quiet Deconstruction” as His Departure Raises Questions Over OHR’s Future

Final Address Before the UN High Representative Christian Schmidt used his final address before the UN Security Council to warn that Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing what he described as a process

May 13, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Apartment of 45 Square Meters in Skopje’s Kisela Voda Sold for €130,000 as Real Estate Market Slows in First Quarter

An apartment of 45 square meters in Skopje’s Kisela Voda municipality was sold for €130,000, making it the highest achieved apartment price per square meter in the first quarter of the year.

May 12, 2026

Macedonia

US Imposes New Sanctions on Network Accused of Exporting Iranian Oil to China

The United States has imposed new sanctions on three individuals and nine companies accused of helping Iran export oil to China. The sanctions target firms based in Hong Kong and the United

May 12, 2026

Politics

Macedonia2025 Summit Opens in Skopje With Focus on Growth, Leadership, Investments and the Diaspora

The 15th edition of the Macedonia2025 Summit is opening in Skopje under the motto “Beyond 2025: Accelerating Growth. Inspiring Leadership.” The two-day traditional summit brings together domestic and international leaders, representatives of

May 12, 2026

Macedonia

Trump Heads to China With US Business Elite as Washington and Beijing Prepare High-Stakes Talks

Business Leaders Join the Delegation US President Donald Trump is traveling to Beijing this week accompanied by 16 chief executives from major American companies, including Elon Musk of Tesla and Tim Cook

May 12, 2026

Business

Breaking: California Mayor Resigns After Admitting Role in Chinese Influence Operation

Eileen Wang, the mayor of the California city of Arcadia, resigned from office after admitting guilt in a case linked to alleged Chinese influence operations in the United States. According to the

May 12, 2026

Politics