FBM Desk, Author at First Balkan Media

Serbia Battles Multiple Fires as Russian Aircraft Arrives to Help

Serbia is battling multiple wildfires as a Russian firefighting aircraft arrives to strengthen efforts to contain the spreading flames. The Russian Il 76 aircraft has been sent to support Serbian emergency services

August 20, 2026

Serbia

Foreign Drivers Caught in Safe City Chaos at Macedonia’s Tabanovce Border

Macedonia’s Safe City system has caused confusion among foreign drivers at the Tabanovce border crossing, where long delays and growing tensions reportedly left families waiting for hours. The reported Safe City chaos

August 20, 2026

Macedonia

Croatian Army Rescues Roman Ship Replica Stranded on the Drava

The Croatian Army has launched an unusual rescue operation to remove an 18 meter replica of an ancient Roman ship stranded on a sandbank in the Drava River near Osijek. The six

August 19, 2026

Croatia

More Than 48,000 Bosnian Voters Abroad Registered for 2026 Elections

More than 48,000 Bosnian voters living abroad are registered for the 2026 elections, as the Central Election Commission begins distributing ballots ahead of the October 4 vote. The development marks an important

August 19, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Why Organizing Emergency Care for Children Has Become a Major Challenge in Ljubljana

Emergency care for children has become a major organizational challenge in Ljubljana as healthcare providers face growing pressure to ensure young patients receive timely and appropriate treatment. The Ljubljana Community Health Center

August 19, 2026

Slovenia

Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs After Last Minute Deal

Trump has paused the planned 50% Canada tariffs after the United States and Canada reached a last minute agreement just hours before the measures were due to take effect. The tariffs, which

August 19, 2026

Whats New

Montenegro Makes Historic European Volleyball Debut in Gothenburg

Montenegro’s women’s volleyball team is preparing for a historic European Championship debut in Gothenburg, with the national team set to face host Sweden in its opening match on Friday, August 21. The

August 19, 2026

Montenegro

Vučić Says Serbia Will Soon Have 40 Fighter Jets

Serbia is planning a major expansion of its military aviation capabilities, with President Aleksandar Vučić saying the country will soon have a fleet of 40 fighter jets. The announcement highlights Belgrade’s growing

August 19, 2026

Serbia

Manchester United Close In on Brighton Star Carlos Baleba

Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba as talks between the clubs move toward an agreement worth more than £60 million. The potential transfer could become

August 19, 2026

Sport

Puyol Predicts Fierce La Liga Battle as Mourinho Returns to Real Madrid

Carles Puyol expects a fierce La Liga title race as Barcelona and Real Madrid prepare for a new season, with José Mourinho’s return adding another major storyline to Spanish football. The Barcelona

August 19, 2026

Sport

Czechia Backs Macedonia’s Faster Path Toward EU Membership

Czechia is backing Macedonia’s faster path toward EU membership, with Foreign Minister Petr Macinka saying that helping the country advance toward the European Union is a priority for Prague. The message comes

August 19, 2026

Macedonia

Wars and Drought Push Global Food Prices to Highest Level in Years

Global food prices have reached their highest level in more than three years as wars, drought and extreme weather put growing pressure on food production and international supply chains. The increase is

August 19, 2026

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