FBM Desk, Author at First Balkan Media

Trump Denies Pressuring Canada Over French Language as Trade Dispute Deepens

U.S. President Donald Trump has denied claims that his administration pressured Canada to change policies protecting the French language, adding another layer to the growing dispute between Washington and Ottawa. Trump said

August 26, 2026

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Djokovic Suddenly Stops US Open Practice While Trailing 3:0, Raising Questions Ahead of Grand Slam Bid

Novak Djokovic has attracted attention just days before the US Open after unexpectedly ending a practice session in New York while trailing Belgian Zizou Bergs 3:0. The Serbian star had spent around

August 26, 2026

Serbia·Sport

Macedonians in America, Mark Your Calendars! Here’s What’s Happening This Fall

The coming weeks will bring several important gatherings for the Macedonian community in the United States, with events combining Orthodox Christian traditions, Macedonian food, cultural celebrations and opportunities for families and friends

August 25, 2026

Macedonia·Whats New

Where Do Serbs Live in America Today? These Cities Remain Major Centers of Serbian Life

The Serbian community in the United States has built deep roots across the country, with generations of Serbian Americans creating churches, cultural organizations, businesses and family networks that continue to preserve their

August 25, 2026

Serbia

Immigrant Visa Processing Reopens for Macedonia, Montenegro and Bosnia After Trump Ban Is Overturned

People from Macedonia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina affected by the Trump administration’s suspension of immigrant visa processing could once again have their applications processed after a U.S. federal judge overturned the

August 25, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Macedonia·Montenegro

Average Salary in Serbia Reaches 120,401 Dinars as Public Sector Pay Grows Faster

The average net salary in Serbia reached 120,401 dinars in June 2026, according to the latest data from the Republic Statistical Office, with wages continuing to rise significantly compared with the same

August 25, 2026

Serbia

Free School Supplies and 3,000 Denars for Every First Grader in Gjorche Petrov

Families in the Skopje municipality of Gjorche Petrov will receive additional support this September as their children begin first grade, with the municipality announcing free school supplies and financial assistance for every

August 25, 2026

Macedonia

Mickoski Tells Breitbart: Macedonia Wants More U.S. Investment and Zero Tariffs

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has said Macedonia strongly supports U.S. President Donald Trump and wants to use the close political relationship between Skopje and Washington to expand economic cooperation, attract American investment

August 25, 2026

Macedonia·Whats New

Macedonia’s Domestic Debt Nears €700 Million as Unpaid State Obligations Continue to Rise

Macedonia’s overdue and unpaid domestic obligations have climbed to almost €700 million, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Finance, highlighting growing financial pressure on state institutions, municipalities and publicly

August 25, 2026

Macedonia

West Nile Virus Spreads Across the Balkans as New Cases Appear in Croatia and Albania

West Nile virus is continuing to spread across parts of Europe and the Balkans, with new cases reported in Croatia and Albania, while Macedonia remains among the countries most affected this season.

August 25, 2026

Croatia·Macedonia

Prespa Launches Cross Border Effort to Protect Forests and the Lake

A new cross border initiative is being launched in the Prespa region to protect forests, prevent environmental degradation and strengthen cooperation around one of the Balkans’ most important lake ecosystems. Institutions and

August 25, 2026

Macedonia

Bitcoin Surges as Traders Bet on a Break Above $82,000

Bitcoin is showing renewed strength after a powerful rally pushed the world’s largest cryptocurrency above the $80,000 level, with traders increasingly betting that the next major move could take the price beyond

August 25, 2026

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