FBM Desk, Author at First Balkan Media

Serbia Sets October 25 for Early Parliamentary Elections

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has formally called early parliamentary elections for October 25, bringing forward a vote that had originally been expected in December 2027. Vučić announced the decision on September 9

September 9, 2026

Serbia

Blood Reserves in Serbia Fall to Critical Levels as Institute Appeals for Donors

Blood reserves in Serbia have fallen to a critically low level, with supplies currently estimated to be sufficient for only about a day and a half, according to the Institute for Blood

September 9, 2026

Serbia

Air Pollution Rises Sharply in Sarajevo as Air Quality Reaches Unhealthy Levels

Air quality in Sarajevo deteriorated sharply on September 9, with pollution levels reaching the unhealthy category and authorities issuing recommendations for residents to limit prolonged outdoor activity. At 11 a.m., the city’s

September 9, 2026

Uncategorized

Serbia Expands Financial Support as More Than One Million Apply for One Time Payment

More than one million people in Serbia have already applied for a one time payment of 6,000 dinars, according to the Ministry of Finance, as the government continues a broader package of

September 9, 2026

Serbia

Marriage and Divorce in Macedonia: What the Latest Statistics Show

Marriage patterns in Macedonia are offering an interesting picture of how different ethnic communities interact, with official statistics showing that most marriages continue to take place within the same ethnic group. According

September 9, 2026

Macedonia·Serbia

Macedonian Flag Flies Beneath Lake Ohrid as Divers Celebrate Independence Day in Spectacular Style

A Macedonian flag was raised beneath the waters of Lake Ohrid in a spectacular tribute to the country’s Independence Day, turning an underwater dive into a powerful display of national pride. Divers

September 9, 2026

Macedonia

Trump Escalates Trade War With Canada as U.S. Announces Bans on Canadian Products

The trade conflict between the United States and Canada has taken another major turn after President Donald Trump announced new restrictions that will ban the import of several Canadian products into the

September 9, 2026

Whats New

U.S. Strategic Oil Reserves Fall to Historic Low as Experts Warn of Damage to Underground Storage

The United States’ Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen below 300 million barrels for the first time since the reserve was initially filled in the early 1980s, raising concerns about both America’s emergency

September 9, 2026

Whats New

Macedonia Celebrates 35 Years of Independence With History, Pride and Music

On September 8, 2026, Macedonia marked 35 years of independence, celebrating one of the most important moments in its modern history. Independence Day commemorates the referendum held on September 8, 1991, when

September 9, 2026

Macedonia

David Guetta Turns Skopje Into a Giant Dance Floor With Spectacular Stadium Show

Tens of thousands of people filled the Toše Proeski National Arena in Skopje on September 8 for a spectacular performance by world famous French DJ and producer David Guetta. The concert, titled

September 9, 2026

Macedonia

Luka Mesec Unveils His Vision for Ljubljana With Affordable Housing, Free Kindergartens and Better Transport

Luka Mesec, the Levica co coordinator and candidate for mayor of Ljubljana, has presented the first major priorities of his campaign ahead of the upcoming local elections. His program is built around

September 3, 2026

Slovenia

Thousands Take to the Streets in Ljubljana as Protesters Demand Government Resignations

Thousands of people gathered outside Slovenia’s National Assembly in Ljubljana on September 2 for what organizers described as the first major protest against the country’s new government. The demonstration, organized by the

September 3, 2026

Slovenia