Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Sarajevo Film Festival Turns 32 With 250 Films From 70 Countries

The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival opens today in the Bosnian capital, bringing more than 250 films from around 70 countries to theaters and open air venues across the city for an eight

August 14, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Transfermarkt Crowns 18 Year Old Alajbegović as Summer’s Youngest Blockbuster Signing

Transfermarkt has identified Bosnian winger Kerim Alajbegović as the youngest and most expensive under 21 transfer in Europe’s top leagues this summer. The distinction highlights the growing value of teenage talent in

August 14, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Sport

Lakers Sale Means Luka Dončić Will Have Played Under Five Different Owners in 10 NBA Seasons

The planned sale of the Los Angeles Lakers for $12 billion would mean that Luka Dončić has played under five different owners during his first 10 NBA seasons. The Lakers sale and

August 14, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia Launch Joint Bid for Men’s Handball Euro 2034

Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia have officially joined forces in a bid to host the Men’s Handball Euro 2034, submitting a joint candidacy to the European Handball Federation. The three national federations say

August 14, 2026

Macedonia·Serbia·Slovenia

U.S. Vows to Keep Iran Naval Blockade “Indefinitely”

The United States has declared that it is prepared to maintain its naval blockade of Iranian ports indefinitely, increasing economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire negotiations remain deadlocked, global oil supplies contract

August 14, 2026

Politics

Fire Forces Emergency Sea Evacuation Near Omiš as Hundreds Flee Danger

Nearly 200 people were rescued by sea near Omiš after a fast moving wildfire forced residents and tourists to flee as flames spread dangerously close to the Croatian coast. The emergency sea

August 14, 2026

Croatia

Michigan Cyclosporiasis Cases Jump 11% as Nationwide Outbreak Spreads

Michigan remains at the center of the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in recent U.S. history, with state health officials reporting 13,909 cases on Thursday, an 11% increase from the previous week. The increase

August 14, 2026

Whats New

U.S. Firefighter Entrapments Hit 20 Year High as Record Wildfire Season Rages On

American wildland firefighters are being overrun by flames at the highest rate in two decades, with 12 entrapments recorded so far in 2026. The figure has already surpassed the 20 year annual

August 14, 2026

Whats New

Bird Remains Found in Engine After Serbian Passenger Is Partially Sucked From Plane

Bird remains were found inside the engine of a Ryanair aircraft after a Serbian passenger was partially pulled through a shattered cabin window during a dramatic midair emergency over Greece. The discovery

August 14, 2026

Serbia

Preston Lions Celebrate Historic Cup Success as Macedonian-Australian Football Makes Its Mark

Preston Lions have enjoyed a memorable period in Australian football, with the Melbourne based club celebrating a major cup triumph while also reaching the quarter finals of the Australia Cup. The achievements

August 14, 2026

Community

Hegseth Rejects Reports of Poor Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pushed back against reports describing difficult conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, calling the accounts “completely misrepresented.” The dispute comes as the roughly 5,000 person crew

August 14, 2026

Politics

Trump Slaps 100% Tariffs on Drone Imports, Citing National Security and Foreign Dependence

President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping proclamation imposing emergency tariffs on imported drones and their components, declaring that the United States is “too reliant” on foreign sources for unmanned aircraft systems

August 14, 2026

Politics