Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Zelensky Pleads for 5% of US Patriot Stockpile as Russian Ballistic Attacks Surge

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that Ukraine possesses only a fraction of the Patriot interceptor missiles it urgently needs to counter escalating Russian ballistic missile attacks. In an emotional interview, Zelensky

August 13, 2026

Politics

Trump Administration Plans $900 Million White House Overhaul

The Trump administration is preparing to spend at least $900 million on construction projects at the White House, using money from other federal agencies and private donors rather than seeking a direct

August 13, 2026

Uncategorized

Trump Signs Memo Enlisting Private Sector in Offensive Cyber Operations

President Donald Trump has signed a national security presidential memorandum empowering federal law enforcement to use cyber tools against transnational criminal organizations operating in foreign jurisdictions. The measure also creates a controversial

August 13, 2026

Politics

Media Outlets Sue Trump Over ‘$100,000 a Month’ Truth API

The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation have sued President Donald Trump in federal court, seeking to shut down Truth API, a new service from his media company that sells

August 13, 2026

Politics

Two Soldiers Killed as Army Apache Helicopter Crashes Near Fort Hood, Sparking Wildfire

Two U.S. Army soldiers died on Wednesday when an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter from Fort Hood crashed into a field in Salado, Texas, about 60 miles north of Austin, sparking a large

August 13, 2026

Whats New

ICE Plans $20 Million Purchase of Electric Shock Gloves, Sparking Outcry From Rights Groups

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves for its officers, a move that has alarmed civil rights advocates already critical of the

August 13, 2026

Uncategorized

Bosnia and Herzegovina Ranked Among Europe’s Safer Countries for Walking Alone at Night

Bosnia and Herzegovina has been placed among the safer countries in Europe on a viral map measuring how safe people feel when walking alone at night. The safety perception in Bosnia and

August 12, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Retired Marine General Ronald Johnson Set to Become New US Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Retired Marine General Ronald Johnson has received approval from the US Senate to become the new United States ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo has been officially informed of the Senate’s decision,

August 12, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Zagreb’s Average Net Salary Reaches €1,758, €206 Above Croatia’s Average

Zagreb’s average monthly net salary reached €1,758 in May 2026, placing earnings in the Croatian capital €206 above the national average. The latest data on the average salary in Zagreb also show

August 12, 2026

Croatia

Montenegro’s Annual Inflation Accelerates to 3.8% in July

Montenegro’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 3.8% in July, up from 3.6% in June, according to newly published data from the country’s Statistical Office, Monstat. The latest inflation rate in Montenegro reflects

August 12, 2026

Montenegro

Macedonia Marks 36 Years Since the Consecration of St. Clement of Ohrid Cathedral

Macedonia is marking 36 years since the consecration of the Cathedral Church of St. Clement of Ohrid, one of the city’s most recognizable religious and architectural landmarks. The St. Clement of Ohrid

August 12, 2026

Macedonia

West Nile Fever Epidemic Declared in Four Skopje Municipalities

A West Nile fever epidemic in Skopje has been declared in Kisela Voda, Ilinden, Gazi Baba and Butel after health authorities recorded an increased number of cases, including one death. A total

August 12, 2026

Macedonia