FBM Desk, Author at First Balkan Media

Where Did Skopje’s Cinemas Go? New Debate Puts Cultural Infrastructure in the Spotlight Before Skopje 2028

As Skopje prepares for its role as the European Capital of Culture 2028, one question is becoming increasingly important: what happened to the city’s cinemas, and does Skopje have the cultural infrastructure

August 25, 2026

Macedonia

Montenegro Aims to Close All EU Negotiating Chapters by End of 2026

Montenegro is pushing ahead with an ambitious plan to complete all remaining negotiations with the European Union by the end of 2026, potentially bringing the country closer than ever to full EU

August 25, 2026

Montenegro

Sarajevo to Open New Museum Dedicated to Islamic Culture and Art

Sarajevo is preparing to open a new cultural institution dedicated to the rich Islamic heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina, giving visitors a new place to explore the country’s history, art and traditions.

August 24, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Fires Break Out in Croatia as Flames Reach Paklinski Islands and Boat Catches Fire Near Čiovo

Two separate fires broke out in Croatia’s Split Dalmatia County on Monday, creating a busy day for firefighters dealing with emergencies both on land and at sea. One fire spread through forest

August 24, 2026

Croatia

This Balkan Town Has a Strange Natural Phenomenon Where the Sun Appears to Rise and Set Twice

There is a small mountain town in Montenegro where visitors can witness a sight that seems almost impossible. In Šavnik, the sun can appear to rise and set twice in a single

August 24, 2026

Montenegro

Tourists Visit Famous Bled Viewpoint and End Up in a Dangerous Mountain Rescue

A visit to one of the most famous viewpoints above Slovenia’s Lake Bled ended with a serious accident after two young Dutch hikers fell down a steep and difficult to access slope.

August 24, 2026

Slovenia

Macedonian Athletes Bring National Pride and Olympic Dreams to the Mediterranean Games

Macedonia’s largest ever delegation at the Mediterranean Games has arrived in Taranto, Italy, with a young and ambitious group of athletes determined to make their mark on the international stage. The 20th

August 24, 2026

Macedonia·Sport

UEFA Fines Crvena Zvezda More Than €135,000 After Hapoel Match

Serbian champions Crvena Zvezda have been hit with a €135,500 UEFA fine following incidents during their Champions League qualifying matches against Israeli club Hapoel Be’er Sheva. The punishment covers several violations connected

August 24, 2026

Serbia·Sport

Julian Alvarez Booed by Atletico Madrid Fans Amid Barcelona Transfer Drama

Julian Alvarez was given a hostile reception by Atletico Madrid supporters as the Argentine striker returned to action amid ongoing speculation about a possible move to Barcelona. The 26 year old forward

August 24, 2026

Sport

Vardar Looks to End Bad Run as Champions Face Sileks

Macedonian champions Vardar are looking to turn their season around when they face Sileks in the fourth round of the Macedonian First Football League. The match comes at an important moment for

August 24, 2026

Macedonia·Sport

Crisis at Partizan as Club Leaders Resign and Sasa Ilic Also Steps Down

FK Partizan is facing a major crisis after the club’s management announced that it will resign, while head coach Sasa Ilic has also decided to step down following another disappointing result in

August 24, 2026

Serbia·Sport

Kruševo Connects Europe and Adventure as EU Project and World Paragliding Championships Put Macedonia in Spotlight

Kruševo is becoming one of Europe’s most exciting destinations for adventure tourism, with a major EU supported project and two international paragliding championships putting the mountain town firmly on the map. The

August 24, 2026

Macedonia