Editorial Office, Author at First Balkan Media

Atlanta Locks Down for England-Argentina Semi Final as Historic Rivalry Takes Center Stage

Law enforcement agencies in Atlanta are deploying an unprecedented security operation ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup semi final between England and Argentina, a fixture freighted with decades of political tension and footballing

July 15, 2026

Sport·Whats New

Spain Ends 16 Year World Cup Drought as France’s Attack Goes Silent in Texas

Spain booked their place in a first World Cup final in sixteen years after producing a masterclass of control and composure to defeat France 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday evening. The

July 15, 2026

Sport

Trump Reimposes Iran Port Blockade as Middle East Tensions Escalate

President Donald Trump has significantly escalated pressure on Iran by reimposing a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports and warning that additional military strikes could target the country’s energy infrastructure if Tehran

July 15, 2026

Politics

Iran Threatens to Expand Maritime Blockade as U.S. Escalates Military Pressure

Iran has warned it could expand disruptions to global shipping by targeting additional strategic maritime routes, raising fresh concerns over international trade and energy security. The warning comes after Tehran maintained its

July 15, 2026

Politics

Warren Buffett Ends Two Decade Gates Foundation Partnership Over Epstein Fallout

Warren Buffett has permanently stopped donating to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, ending a philanthropic partnership that channeled more than $47 billion to global health and development causes since 2006, following

July 15, 2026

Whats New

Civil Rights Leaders Announce ‘March on Washington 2026’ to Defend Voting Rights After Supreme Court Ruling

A coalition of civil rights organizations led by Reverend Al Sharpton’s National Action Network announced plans Tuesday for a major march on Washington to defend voting rights, responding to what they call

July 15, 2026

Politics·Whats New

US House Votes to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent, Sending Bill to Senate

The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation on Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, ending the twice yearly clock changes that have been observed across most of the country

July 15, 2026

Whats New

Severe Storm Batters Parts of Slovenia, Damaging Crops and Disrupting Traffic

A powerful storm swept across parts of Slovenia on Tuesday, bringing large hail, strong winds, and heavy rain that damaged farmland and created hazardous driving conditions in several regions. Communities near Dramlje

July 14, 2026

Slovenia

AI’s Growing Energy Appetite: ChatGPT Now Uses More Power Than Slovenia

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way people work, learn, and communicate, but it is also driving a sharp increase in global electricity demand. A recent analysis suggests that ChatGPT’s annual power consumption

July 14, 2026

Slovenia·Whats New

Serbia and Croatia Seek Border Pass Solution as EU Entry System Traps Villagers

Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dačić announced on Monday that he expects a solution soon for residents of two Serbian villages cut off by the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), following a conversation

July 14, 2026

Croatia·Serbia

EU Pushes for European High Representative as Transatlantic Split Over Bosnia Deepens

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has declared that Brussels wants a European candidate to succeed Christian Schmidt as the international High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, emphasizing that the ultimate goal is

July 14, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Brighton Smashes Club Record with £50 Million Signing of Croatian Teen Sensation Luka Vušković

Brighton & Hove Albion have completed a club record transfer for 19 year old Croatian defender Luka Vušković from Tottenham Hotspur, signing the teenage center back to a five year contract with

July 14, 2026

Croatia·Sport·Whats New