FBM Desk, Author at First Balkan Media

Croatia to Shut Major A1 Highway Sections Overnight: Drivers Face Detours and Delays

Drivers traveling through Croatia should prepare for overnight closures on the A1 motorway, with two separate sections scheduled to shut down over consecutive nights. The first closure will begin at 10 p.m.

September 2, 2026

Croatia

Raif Dizdarević Dies at 99, Former Yugoslav President Leaves Behind a Remarkable Political Legacy

Raif Dizdarević, the former president of the Presidency of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, has died in Sarajevo at the age of 99. Dizdarević passed away on September 2, 2026, at

September 2, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Young Men in Montenegro Spent Time With Suspected Triple Killer Just One Day Before the Murders

A group of young men in Montenegro unknowingly spent about an hour with a man who would allegedly commit a triple murder just one day later. The encounter took place along the

September 2, 2026

Montenegro

Passenger Train Derails in Croatia With 36 People on Board, No Injuries Reported

A passenger train derailed near the railway station in Đurđevac on Wednesday morning, causing a temporary disruption to rail traffic in the area. The incident happened at around 9:10 a.m. at the

September 2, 2026

Croatia

From Prilep, Macedonia to the Mediterranean Throne: Matej Belistojanoski Wins Gold in Taranto

Matej Belistojanoski is one of the rising names in Macedonian karate, and at just 21 years old, he has already built an impressive international career. Born in Prilep, Belistojanoski began developing his

September 1, 2026

Uncategorized

Iran Strikes U.S. Bases in the Middle East as Tensions Surge Again

Iran has launched missile attacks against U.S. military positions in the Middle East, marking a new escalation in the confrontation between Tehran and Washington. The attacks came after U.S. forces carried out

September 1, 2026

Whats New

Juventus Makes Two More Signings as Busy Transfer Window Continues

Juventus has added two more players to its squad as the Italian club continues an extremely active summer transfer window. The Turin side officially presented Pape Matar Sarr and Nick Woltemade, bringing

September 1, 2026

Sport

Croatia Police Catch Beach Theft Duo After Dozens of Tourist Robberies

Croatian police have uncovered a suspected beach theft operation that targeted tourists along the Adriatic coast, with a 49 year old man and a 52 year old woman accused of carrying out

September 1, 2026

Croatia

Croatia Cracks Down on Illegal Dumping as 29 Year Old Is Detained Near Velika Gorica

Croatian authorities have detained a 29 year old man accused of illegally burying a large amount of waste near Velika Gorica, in a case that has raised serious concerns about environmental protection

September 1, 2026

Croatia

Croatia Faces a More Expensive Autumn as Inflation Rises Again

Croatian households could be heading toward a more expensive autumn after the country’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.1 percent in August, according to the latest data from the Croatian Bureau of

September 1, 2026

Croatia

Hajduk Fans Spark Controversy After Burning Sparta Prague Banner Linked to Ratko Mladić

A controversial incident has taken place at Poljud during the match between Hajduk Split and Lokomotiva, after members of Hajduk’s Torcida supporters group burned a banner belonging to fans of Sparta Prague.

September 1, 2026

Croatia

Macedonia Launches Free City Train Between Zelenikovo and Skopje

A new free city train service has officially started operating between Zelenikovo and Skopje, creating another public transportation option for people who regularly travel toward the capital. The first train made its

September 1, 2026

Macedonia