Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Montenegro’s €2.6 Million Independence Day Celebration Triggers Debate Over Costs, Planning and Transparency

Montenegro is preparing to mark two decades since the restoration of its independence with a large-scale state celebration, but the event has already become the subject of political and public debate. The

April 22, 2026

Montenegro

Lufthansa Group to Cut 20,000 Flights as Fuel Costs Climb and Supply Risks Grow

Lufthansa Group plans to cancel around 20,000 short-haul flights through October as airlines across Europe respond to a sharp rise in fuel costs and growing concern over supply disruptions linked to the

April 22, 2026

Whats New

Report Says Unauthorized Users Accessed Anthropic’s Restricted Mythos AI Model

Anthropic is reviewing reports that unauthorized users may have gained access to Mythos, a newly developed artificial intelligence model that the company has kept out of public release because of its potential

April 22, 2026

Whats New

Average Net Salary in Slovenia Reaches €1,642, Reflecting Steady Growth

The average net monthly salary in Slovenia has reached approximately €1,642, highlighting continued wage growth and relative economic stability in the country. The figure positions Slovenia among the better-performing economies in Central

April 22, 2026

Slovenia

Croatia Marks 81st Anniversary of the Jasenovac Breakout Amid Renewed Debate Over Memory, Education and Historical Revisionism

Croatia has commemorated the 81st anniversary of the prisoner breakout from the Jasenovac concentration camp, renewing public attention on one of the darkest chapters of the country’s wartime history. The state ceremony,

April 22, 2026

Croatia

Mijo Kovačić, Leading Croatian Naive Painter, Dies at 91

Mijo Kovačić, one of the most important figures of Croatian naive art and a prominent representative of the second generation of the Hlebine School, has died at the age of 91. His

April 22, 2026

Croatia

Djokovic Targets Roland Garros Return as Recovery Continues

Novak Djokovic says he remains confident about being ready for Roland Garros, offering an encouraging update as he continues to recover from injury. The Serbian star confirmed that he will miss the

April 22, 2026

Serbia·Sport

European Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Watch Iran Peace Efforts Closely

European stock markets posted modest gains on Wednesday morning, but trading remained subdued as investors continued to assess the uncertain outlook for diplomacy involving Iran. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up

April 22, 2026

Business

Mucunski in Vienna for Talks with Austrian Ministers on EU Integration and Economic Cooperation

Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski is set to hold separate meetings in Vienna with Austria’s Minister for European and International Affairs, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, and Minister for Europe Claudia Bauer, as part of the

April 22, 2026

Macedonia

Fresh Tensions in Hormuz as Three Commercial Ships Reported Attacked After Ceasefire Extension

Maritime security concerns intensified in and around the Strait of Hormuz after reports emerged that three commercial vessels were attacked following the extension of the ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.

April 22, 2026

Whats New

Virginia Approves New Congressional Map in Vote That Could Reshape House Battle

Virginia voters have endorsed a mid-cycle redistricting plan that could significantly alter the state’s congressional map ahead of the November midterm elections, potentially improving Democratic prospects in the race for control of

April 22, 2026

Whats New

Bomb Threat Emails Target 24 Schools in Montenegro, Authorities Launch Checks

Montenegro’s authorities are investigating a new wave of bomb threats after emails warning of possible attacks on 24 schools were sent to several state institutions and media outlets. According to the information

April 22, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina