Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Austrian Newspaper Faces Internal Backlash Over Vučić Interview

An interview with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has sparked controversy inside Austria’s conservative daily Die Presse, after the newspaper’s editorial board publicly questioned the format and said it had not been informed

July 29, 2026

Serbia

Slovenia Charges Man Over Damage to Tito Monument in Velenje

A Slovenian man has been formally charged over the December 2025 damage to a prominent monument of former Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito in Velenje. Prosecutors in Celje accuse Miroslav Pačnik of

July 29, 2026

Slovenia

Earthquake Hits Sarajevo Area as Residents Report Morning Tremors

A minor earthquake struck the Sarajevo area early Wednesday morning, with the Sarajevo earthquake reported by residents across parts of the city and nearby areas. The tremor caused brief shaking, but no

July 29, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Earthquake Felt in Struga and Surrounding Areas, Epicenter in Albania

An earthquake in Struga and surrounding areas was felt this morning after an earthquake with an epicenter in neighboring Albania caused noticeable shaking in parts of southwestern Macedonia. According to the Seismological

July 29, 2026

Macedonia

Sports Betting Industry Pours $72 Million Into Midterms, Becoming Third Largest Corporate Donor

The online sports betting industry has poured at least $72 million into the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, establishing itself as the third largest corporate donor behind only the cryptocurrency and technology sectors.

July 29, 2026

Politics

Former Croatian Roads Chief Investigated Over Alleged Corruption Case

A former Croatian Roads chief is under investigation for alleged corruption and abuse of official authority, raising new questions about the management of one of Croatia’s most important state-owned infrastructure companies. The

July 29, 2026

Croatia

Trump Says Meetings With Zelenskiy and Netanyahu Were Positive

U.S. President Donald Trump described separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as positive, as Washington faces major challenges surrounding the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

July 29, 2026

Politics

Experts Warn Eight Cases May Not Reveal Full Health Situation in Macedonia

Health experts in Macedonia are warning that eight confirmed cases may not represent the full scale of the current health concern, as authorities continue monitoring the situation and investigating possible additional cases.

July 29, 2026

Macedonia

Trump Administration to End Medicare Part D Premium Subsidy

The Trump administration plans to end a temporary program designed to stabilize premiums for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans after 2026. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says insurers have

July 29, 2026

Whats New

U.S. Expands Tech Security Crackdown With Ban on New Foreign Humanoid Robots

The United States has banned the import of newly manufactured foreign humanoid robots, expanding its technology security measures to reduce cybersecurity risks and protect critical infrastructure. The U.S. ban on foreign humanoid

July 29, 2026

Whats New

Court Appointed Monitor Finds California’s Largest ICE Facility Failed to Provide Adequate Medical Care

A court appointed monitor has found that California’s largest immigration detention facility failed to provide adequate medical care to detainees and violated an earlier court order mandating basic healthcare standards. The finding

July 29, 2026

Whats New

US Reviews Military Presence in Europe as Trump Pushes Allies to Take More Responsibility

The United States has begun a review of its military presence in Europe, raising fresh questions about the future of American involvement in European security. The move comes after repeated criticism from

July 28, 2026

Politics