Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Fewer Patients Report Health Issues in Gostivar as Authorities Continue Monitoring Situation

The number of patients seeking medical assistance in Gostivar due to stomach related health problems has started to decrease, while health authorities continue monitoring the situation and tracking new cases. The increase

July 27, 2026

Macedonia

Tourism in Bosnia’s Federation Generates Nearly $500 Million in Revenue

The tourism sector in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has generated nearly 1 billion convertible marks in revenue, highlighting the growing economic importance of travel and hospitality in the region. Tourism

July 27, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Macedonian Minority in Bulgaria Still Faces Long Standing Rights Dispute, Report Says

A 2025 report supported by several Macedonian minority and human rights organizations argues that people in Bulgaria who identify as Macedonian continue to face serious obstacles in exercising rights related to association,

July 27, 2026

Macedonia

High Prices Push Tourists Away From Croatia as Some Coastal Destinations See Declining Visitor Numbers

Croatia’s tourism industry is facing growing concerns as rising prices appear to be affecting visitor numbers in some popular coastal destinations during the summer season. According to reports, several seaside towns have

July 27, 2026

Croatia

Montenegro’s Pension Crisis: Most Retirees Live Below the Poverty Threshold

A large majority of pensioners in Montenegro receive monthly pensions below the country’s reported poverty threshold, highlighting the financial pressure facing older citizens as living costs remain a major concern. The minimum

July 27, 2026

Montenegro

Lake Prespa Is Losing Water: Climate Change and Agriculture Blamed for Long Term Decline

Lake Prespa, one of the Balkans’ most important transboundary freshwater ecosystems, has been losing water for decades, and scientists say the main causes are linked to changing climate conditions and growing pressure

July 27, 2026

Macedonia

Red Sea Shipping Slows Sharply as Houthi Attacks Raise New Risks for Global Oil Trade

Shipping traffic through the Bab el Mandeb Strait fell to its lowest level in months on Sunday after Yemen’s Houthi movement attacked Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea coast, according to

July 27, 2026

Politics

Blood Donation Campaigns Held Across Serbia as Citizens Are Encouraged to Help Save Lives

Citizens across Serbia will have the opportunity to donate blood at several locations as part of ongoing voluntary blood donation campaigns organized throughout the country. Mobile blood donation teams will be available

July 27, 2026

Serbia

Makarska in Croatia Plans Ban on Electric Scooters in Pedestrian Areas

The Croatian coastal city of Makarska is preparing new traffic rules that would ban the use of electric scooters in pedestrian zones, following growing concerns over safety and accidents involving riders. Mayor

July 27, 2026

Croatia

Why the United States Sees Serbia as a Strategic Partner in the Balkans

The United States is showing growing interest in strengthening cooperation with Serbia, with analysts pointing to several strategic reasons why Washington considers Belgrade an important partner in the region. The issue gained

July 27, 2026

Serbia

Zelensky Warns Putin May Be Preparing New Mass Mobilization in Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia could be preparing a new wave of military mobilization as Moscow continues its war against Ukraine. According to Zelensky, Ukraine has information suggesting that

July 27, 2026

Politics

Weather Improves on Elbrus as Recovery of Three Bosnian Climbers Begins

Rescue teams on Mount Elbrus have located the bodies of five climbers from Bosnia and Herzegovina who died during a mountaineering expedition, with improving weather conditions allowing rescuers to prepare for the

July 27, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina