FBM Desk, Author at First Balkan Media

Macedonia Has More Than 88,500 Unemployed as Businesses Struggle to Find Workers

More than 88,500 people are currently registered as unemployed in Macedonia, while at the same time more than 60 percent of employers say they are looking for workers. The figures highlight a

September 1, 2026

Macedonia

Skopje Gets Three Free Concerts for Independence Day, Ending With David Guetta at the Arena

Skopje is preparing for a major celebration of Macedonia’s 35th anniversary of independence, with three free concerts planned as part of the festivities. The events will bring some of the country’s biggest

August 31, 2026

Macedonia

Slovenia Referendum Takes a New Turn as Organizers Prepare to Withdraw Their Initiative

Organizers of a proposed referendum on changes to Slovenia’s local elections law have announced that they intend to withdraw their initiative, creating a new political and legal path for the controversial legislation.

August 31, 2026

Slovenia

West Nile Virus Detected in Zagreb: Authorities Order Urgent Mosquito Control

Authorities in Zagreb have ordered urgent measures to control mosquitoes after West Nile virus was detected in dead crows in several parts of the Croatian capital. The discovery has prompted the Andrija

August 31, 2026

Croatia

Croatian Music Legend Jimmy Stanić Dies at 98 After More Than Seven Decades on Stage

Croatian music has lost one of its most recognizable and beloved performers. Stjepan Jimmy Stanić has died at the age of 98, leaving behind a career that lasted more than seven decades

August 31, 2026

Croatia

Serbia Braces for Traffic Chaos as New Public Transport Schedule Starts September 1

Serbia is preparing for a major change in public transportation as the winter timetable comes into effect on September 1, bringing more buses and other vehicles onto the streets but also the

August 31, 2026

Serbia

Cycling World in Shock: Pogačar Suffers Serious Injuries After Vuelta Crash

The cycling world has been left stunned after Tadej Pogačar suffered serious injuries in a heavy crash during the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España, forcing the Slovenian superstar to abandon

August 31, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

Austria Warns of Macedonia’s Star Duo Ahead of Crucial Basketball Clash

Macedonia is preparing to open its second prequalification cycle for the 2029 European Basketball Championship with an important away game against Austria in Vienna. The national team is facing Austria at the

August 31, 2026

Sport

Robots Made in Serbia Could Transform the Economy as Humanoid Technology Expands

Serbia is preparing for a major expansion of robotics, with humanoid robots produced in Šabac expected to play a growing role in the country’s economy and industrial development. The ambitious plan focuses

August 31, 2026

Serbia

Macedonia Airport Introduces New Rule for Vehicles in the Passenger Pickup Zone

A new rule at Skopje International Airport is set to change the way vehicles use the passenger pickup zone, introducing a daily limit for the same vehicle. Under the new system, one

August 31, 2026

Macedonia

Guests Had No Idea: Slovenian Hotel Hid a Secret Listening Room for 28 Years

A well known hotel in Slovenia reportedly had a secret room used to monitor and listen to guests for almost three decades, revealing a surprising chapter from the country’s recent past. The

August 31, 2026

Slovenia

Serbia Suffers Historic US Open Setback as Kecmanovic and Djokovic Exit Early

Serbia has suffered a disappointing start to the 2026 US Open, with Miomir Kecmanovic and Novak Djokovic both eliminated in the opening round in New York. Kecmanovic was beaten by Canada’s Denis

August 31, 2026

Community·Serbia