Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

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

Trump’s Naval Overhaul: Steam Catapults Return, Foreign Shipyards Approved, Fifth Public Yard Planned

President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping national security memorandum that upends two decades of Navy shipbuilding policy, ordering a return to steam powered catapults on future aircraft carriers and allowing foreign

August 14, 2026

Politics

Russell Westbrook Calls It a Career: NBA’s Triple-Double King Retires After 18 Seasons

Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s all time leader in triple doubles and the 2017 Most Valuable Player, has announced his retirement after an 18 year career that spanned seven franchises and reshaped expectations

August 13, 2026

Sport

Karlovac Beer Days 2026: Croatia’s Longest Running Beer Festival Returns

One of Croatia’s best known summer traditions is set to draw tens of thousands of visitors to the city on four rivers as the 39th Karlovac Beer Days opens from August 28

August 13, 2026

Croatia

Messi Returns to the Pitch After His Father’s Death in Emotional Comeback

Lionel Messi made an emotional return to the pitch just days after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, receiving a standing ovation as he stepped back onto the field for Inter

August 13, 2026

Sport

The Prodigy to Bring Their Sonic Revolution to Sarajevo’s Grbavica Stadium

Sarajevo is counting down the final hours before one of the biggest concerts in its modern history, as British electronic pioneers The Prodigy prepare to take the stage at Grbavica Stadium on

August 13, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Nišville 2026 Opens With 1,000 Performers and Hundreds of Events

Nišville 2026 has opened in Serbia, bringing more than 1,000 performers to the historic Niš Fortress for four days of music, culture and international performances. The 32nd edition of the Nišville Jazz

August 13, 2026

Serbia

Croatia Vows to Keep Fighting for Croat Equality in Bosnia

Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman has reaffirmed Zagreb’s commitment to securing political equality for Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina, saying his government will continue advocating for electoral reform and constitutional changes

August 13, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Croatia

Serbia Plans Bigger Grants and Easier Access to State Support for Domestic Firms

Serbia is preparing to increase state support for domestic firms, with President Aleksandar Vučić announcing plans for bigger grants and simpler access to government assistance. The proposed changes are aimed at strengthening

August 13, 2026

Serbia

FBiH Pushes Landmark Capital Market Overhaul to Align with EU Standards and Regulate Crypto

The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its financial rulebook, with draft laws on the capital market and virtual assets now under public consultation alongside amendments to

August 13, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina