Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Global Pharma Faces Pressure as US Moves to Tax Imported Drugs

The United States has announced major new tariffs on imported medicines, marking a significant escalation in trade policy and a big attempt to change the pharmaceutical industry. Trump’s executive order introduces tariffs

April 3, 2026

Business

Sveti Stefan Set to Reopen in 2026 After Five Years of Closure

The luxury resort of Sveti Stefan in Montenegro is expected to reopen to guests by no later than June 2026, after five years of closure and following progress toward a settlement between

April 3, 2026

Montenegro

Edin Džeko Praised for Consoling Italian Players After Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Historic Victory

After Bosnia and Herzegovina eliminated Italy in a dramatic World Cup playoff and secured qualification for the 2026 tournament, one of the moments that drew particular attention was Edin Džeko’s conduct after

April 3, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

USS Gerald R. Ford Leaves Split After Repairs, With Reports Linking Its Return to Renewed Operations Near Iran

The USS Gerald R. Ford, described in the coverage as the largest aircraft carrier in the world, has left the Croatian port of Split after a five-day stay during which repairs, maintenance

April 3, 2026

Croatia

Former Employee of Croatia’s UN Mission Accused of Taking Around $750,000 in Fraud Scheme

A major scandal has erupted around Croatia’s mission to the United Nations in New York after U.S. authorities accused a former employee of unlawfully extracting about $750,000 from the diplomatic mission through

April 3, 2026

Croatia

Artemis II Leaves Earth Orbit and Heads for the Moon as NASA Opens Multiple Live Viewing Options

NASA’s Artemis II mission has left Earth orbit and begun its journey toward the Moon after Orion completed the engine burn that placed the spacecraft on its translunar path. The burn lasted

April 3, 2026

Whats New

Paula White’s Comparing Donald Trump to Jesus Christ Draws Mixed Reactions

Comments made by Paula White, a longtime religious adviser to former U.S. President Donald Trump, have sparked debate online after she drew a spiritual comparison between Trump’s political journey and the biblical

April 2, 2026

Politics

Vučić Warns of Alleged Regional Military Bloc in Talks with Milorad Dodik

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said he discussed regional security concerns with Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, including what he described as efforts to form a military alliance involving Zagreb, Pristina, and Tirana.

April 2, 2026

Serbia

U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Delcy Rodríguez, Signals New Chapter in Venezuela Relations

The United States has lifted sanctions on Delcy Rodríguez, signaling a major shift in its approach toward Venezuela following recent political upheaval in the country. The U.S. Treasury Department removed Rodríguez from

April 2, 2026

Whats New

Why Nike’s $4 Billion Sacrifice Isn’t Enough?

Nike’s ambitious turnaround strategy under returning CEO Elliott Hill is facing its most severe test yet, after disappointing Q3 2026 results that sent shares dropping toward 11-year lows. While the company surpassed

April 2, 2026

Business

From Allies to Punchlines: How Trump Turned Easter into a Diplomatic Brawl

During a White House Easter lunch on April 1, 2026, President Donald Trump publicly humiliated French President Emmanuel Macron while pressuring NATO allies to join the war against Iran. Trump referenced a

April 2, 2026

Whats New

How One Newspaper Keeps Macedonian Identity Alive in Albania

The Macedonian community in Albania celebrated the 15th anniversary of the newspaper “Ilinden” in Tirana this April, marking a milestone for a publication that has become a strong voice for Macedonians in

April 2, 2026

Macedonia