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Plenković Rejects Claims Croatia Faces Pressure Over Montenegro’s EU Bid

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has rejected claims that Croatia is facing pressure from other European Union members over conditions it has set for Montenegro’s EU accession process. Speaking before a European

October 16, 2026

Montenegro

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Admits She Did Not Pass the Bar Exam

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has acknowledged that she did not pass the bar exam, following questions about her legal credentials after she joined President Donald Trump’s administration. Zacharia, who attended

October 16, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Medicare Open Enrollment Begins: Key Changes Beneficiaries Need to Know for 2027

Medicare beneficiaries can begin reviewing and selecting their health coverage for 2027 during the annual open enrollment period, which runs from October 15 through December 7, according to the information provided. The

October 16, 2026

Whats New

Warmer, Wetter U.S. Winter Expected as El Niño Could Shift Snowfall South

The United States could experience a warmer and wetter-than-average winter, with snowfall potentially shifting toward southern parts of the country, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and private weather

October 16, 2026

Whats New

Trump Administration Investigation Into Ilhan Omar Examines Possible Grounds for Denaturalization

A federal investigation into U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) is reportedly examining questions surrounding how she obtained U.S. citizenship, raising the possibility of an effort to establish legal grounds for denaturalization, according

October 16, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Four Killed, Including Three Children, in Shooting at Oregon Elementary School

Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Two other victims, including a child and a teacher, were critically injured, according

October 16, 2026

Whats New

U.S. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks on the Balkan Community, Shared Values, and Building Business Bridges

First Balkan Media spoke with U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks at the American Balkan Trade Center’s Leadership and Trade Forum about her relationship with the Balkan community, her own family’s immigrant roots, and

October 15, 2026

Interviews·Politics·Whats New

FBI and Macedonia’s Ministry of Interior First-Ever Joint Cyber Operation, Arrest OLVX Marketplace Administrator

A joint operation between the FBI and Macedonia’s Ministry of Interior has resulted in the arrest of a 20-year-old man accused of administering OLVX, an illegal online marketplace that allegedly sold stolen

October 15, 2026

Macedonia·Whats New

Department of Homeland Security ends automatic work permit extensions for immigrants awaiting renewal in America

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule ending automatic extensions of employment authorization for many immigrants whose work permits expire while renewal applications are pending. The measure, released

October 14, 2026

Politics·Whats New

U.S. Embassy in Pristina: Meeting Obligations to Kosovo Serbs Is a Condition for Resuming Strategic Dialogue

The United States Embassy in Pristina has stated that fulfilling obligations toward Serbs living in Kosovo and Metohija is among the conditions for resuming the strategic dialogue between Washington and Pristina. In

October 14, 2026

Politics

Haris Džinović Returns to America After More Than a Decade

For the first time in over a decade, legendary Balkan music star Haris Džinović is returning to the United States for an exclusive tour this November! Renowned for his soulful voice, unforgettable

October 14, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Community·Entertainment

Pumpkin Season Uncovered: You Won’t Believe These Shapes and Colors!

The First Balkan Media team went into the field to explore the colorful world of autumn pumpkins, discovering an incredible variety of shapes, sizes, textures, and colors. From tiny decorative pumpkins that

October 14, 2026

Entertainment