Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Swimming Banned on Multiple Montenegro Beaches After Sewage Spills

Swimming has been banned at several popular beaches in Bar and Budva after water quality tests found unsafe levels of contamination linked to sewage discharges into the sea. Red flags were raised

July 31, 2026

Montenegro

55th World Macedonian Diaspora Meeting to Unite Macedonians in Trnovo

The 55th World Macedonian Diaspora Meeting and 46th Border Meeting of Macedonians from the Aegean part of Macedonia will take place on August 2, 2026, in the village of Trnovo near Bitola.

July 31, 2026

Macedonia

Mucunski: EU Membership Remains the Goal as Macedonia Pushes Reforms

Macedonia’s path toward European Union membership remains a central priority for the government, Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski said, stressing that the country intends to continue implementing reforms while maintaining what he described

July 31, 2026

Macedonia

Holy Transfiguration Camp brings Serbian Canadian children together

The Holy Transfiguration Camp in Milton, Ontario, has once again brought together hundreds of children from the Serbian Orthodox diaspora in Canada, creating a space where faith, Serbian heritage, friendship and community

July 31, 2026

Community

Macedonian Australians urged to participate accurately in 2026 Census

Australia’s Macedonian community is mobilizing ahead of the national Census on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, urging members to accurately report their ancestry, language, religion and country of birth. Community leaders say precise

July 31, 2026

Community

The Resilience of a Champion: The Story of Ana Ivanović

Ten years after walking away from the professional tennis circuit, Ana Ivanović leads a life that appears as serene as the Mediterranean landscape of Palma de Mallorca where she now resides. A

July 31, 2026

Sport

Serbian Green Left Front Supports Student Movement Ahead of Elections

Serbia’s Green Left Front has decided to support a student movement list in the upcoming parliamentary elections, a move that could reshape the opposition strategy and influence the country’s political landscape. The

July 31, 2026

Serbia

Ten Climbers Missing After Avalanche Strikes Broad Peak in Pakistan

Ten climbers are missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan, triggering a major rescue operation in one of the world’s most dangerous mountain regions. The Pakistan Broad Peak avalanche has

July 31, 2026

Whats New

Drone strike near Egypt’s Suez Canal raises shipping concerns

A drone strike at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta has added another layer of uncertainty to already disrupted shipping routes across the Middle East. Egyptian authorities said an unidentified drone caused a

July 31, 2026

Politics

Novi Sad Faces Heat Wave as Calls Grow for More Protection During Extreme Temperatures

Novi Sad is facing a severe heat wave as local groups call for stronger protections for residents, outdoor workers and vulnerable groups affected by extreme temperatures. The Novi Sad heat wave has

July 31, 2026

Serbia

Serbian Students Take Their Initiative From Cities to Villages With Nationwide Community Visits

Serbian students are expanding their nationwide “Student in Every Village” initiative by visiting rural communities and speaking directly with residents about their concerns and everyday challenges. The Student in Every Village initiative

July 31, 2026

Serbia

Musk’s America PAC plans major Republican turnout push

Elon Musk’s political organization, America PAC, is preparing a major campaign aimed at increasing Republican voter turnout in the 2026 U.S. congressional elections, according to reporting by The New York Times. The

July 31, 2026

Politics