FBM Desk, Author at First Balkan Media

Storm Traps Five People on a Boat in Slovenia’s Famous Lake Bled

A sudden storm stranded five people on a boat in the middle of Lake Bled, prompting an emergency response at one of Slovenia’s most popular tourist destinations. The incident shows how quickly

August 18, 2026

Slovenia

Serbia Challenges EU Assessment of Ibar Bridge in Mitrovica

Serbia has challenged the European Union’s assessment of the Ibar Bridge, saying the findings do not accurately reflect conditions on the ground. Petar Petković, Serbia’s chief negotiator in the Belgrade Pristina dialogue,

August 18, 2026

Serbia

Taste of Croatia Golf Tournament Set for September 11 in Ontario

The Taste of Croatia Golf Tournament will bring the Croatian Canadian community together in Ontario on September 11, 2026, combining golf, Croatian cuisine and community networking at Glen Eagle Golf Club in

August 18, 2026

Community·Croatia

Archbishop Irénée Brings Orthodox Communities Together at Burnaby Liturgy

Archbishop Irénée brought Orthodox communities together in Burnaby during a special Holy Hierarchical Liturgy that united faithful for prayer, remembrance and fellowship. The service was held on August 10 at Saint Michael

August 18, 2026

Community·Serbia

Macedonian Heritage Night Brings Culture and Baseball to Fort Wayne

Macedonian Heritage Night is bringing the Macedonian American community together at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne for an evening of culture, heritage and baseball. The special event is scheduled for Saturday, August

August 18, 2026

Community·Macedonia

Bosnia’s 2026 Elections: What Voters Living Abroad Need to Know

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 2026 elections are approaching, and citizens living abroad need to complete registration to vote from outside the country. The election is scheduled for October 4, 2026, while the Central

August 18, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Community

Jeanie Buss Sues Siblings Over Sale of Remaining Lakers Stake

Jeanie Buss is suing her siblings over the planned sale of the Buss family’s remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, putting the franchise’s decades long family ownership era at risk. Buss,

August 18, 2026

Sport

Trump Rejects Ceasefire Extension as US Iran Talks Hit Deadlock

Donald Trump has rejected extending the temporary ceasefire with Iran as US Iran talks reach a critical deadlock. The decision comes as the 60 day period established under an interim agreement expires,

August 18, 2026

Whats New

Serena and Venus Williams Make Emotional Doubles Return in Cincinnati

Serena and Venus Williams reunited on the doubles court for the first time since 2022, but their long awaited comeback ended in a narrow defeat at the Cincinnati Open. The legendary sisters

August 18, 2026

Sport

Macedonian Army Marks 34 Years With Major Modernization Drive

Macedonia’s Army is marking its 34th anniversary as a major modernization drive reshapes its equipment, capabilities and combat readiness. The anniversary comes as the country continues investing in new military systems and

August 18, 2026

Macedonia

Ljubljana University Medical Centre Strengthens Healthcare Cybersecurity

UKC Ljubljana has joined a major European cybersecurity project aimed at protecting hospitals from increasingly sophisticated digital threats. The initiative, known as ShieldHealthAdria, brings together 11 hospitals from Slovenia and Croatia, along

August 17, 2026

Slovenia

Macedonia’s Pulse Nightclub Fire Trial Focuses on Safety Failures

The Pulse nightclub fire trial in Kočani is examining serious construction and safety failures as experts testify about the conditions inside the building. The tragedy claimed 63 lives and left more than

August 17, 2026

Macedonia