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Croatia’s Inflation Rises for Fourth Consecutive Month, Reaching 4.9% in October

Inflation in Croatia continued to accelerate in October, marking its fourth consecutive monthly increase. According to the preliminary estimate by the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, consumer prices in October 2026 were, on

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November 4, 2026

Wall Street Reassesses the AI Boom as Democrats’ Election Victory Raises Data Center Concerns

Shares of major data center operators, semiconductor manufacturers and energy technology companies

US Judge Blocks Deportation of More Than 150 Afghans, Citing Risk to Their Lives

A federal judge in New York has temporarily blocked the Trump administration

Jon Ossoff’s Georgia Victory Fuels Speculation About a 2028 White House Run

The Democratic senator’s re-election victory has strengthened his position in the national

St. Petka Macedonian Orthodox Church in Chicago to Celebrate St. Demetrius Day with Divine Liturgy and Community Luncheon

St. Petka Macedonian Orthodox Church in Chicago invites the faithful and the

America Builds AI Data Centers Faster Than It Can Deliver Electricity

The Financial Times examines a major paradox behind America’s technology boom: data

JD Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Election Losses, Says Trump Voters Switched to Democrats

Following the Democratic Party’s victories in the US midterm elections, Vice President

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Wall Street Reassesses the AI Boom as Democrats’ Election Victory Raises Data Center Concerns

Shares of major data center operators, semiconductor manufacturers and energy technology companies fell Wednesday, even as the Nasdaq 100 climbed more than 1%. Investors

November 4, 2026

Business·Whats New

US Judge Blocks Deportation of More Than 150 Afghans, Citing Risk to Their Lives

A federal judge in New York has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting more than 150 detained Afghans to Afghanistan or Pakistan, after

November 4, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Jon Ossoff’s Georgia Victory Fuels Speculation About a 2028 White House Run

The Democratic senator’s re-election victory has strengthened his position in the national spotlight, with prediction markets now placing him among the leading potential contenders

November 4, 2026

Politics·Whats New

America Builds AI Data Centers Faster Than It Can Deliver Electricity

The Financial Times examines a major paradox behind America’s technology boom: data centers are being built at record speed, while new high-voltage transmission lines

November 4, 2026

Business·Whats New

Business

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Croatia’s Inflation Rises for Fourth Consecutive Month, Reaching 4.9% in October

Inflation in Croatia continued to accelerate in October, marking its fourth consecutive monthly increase. According to the preliminary estimate by the Croatian Bureau of

November 4, 2026

Business·Croatia

Wall Street Reassesses the AI Boom as Democrats’ Election Victory Raises Data Center Concerns

Shares of major data center operators, semiconductor manufacturers and energy technology companies fell Wednesday, even as the Nasdaq 100 climbed more than 1%. Investors

November 4, 2026

Business·Whats New

America Builds AI Data Centers Faster Than It Can Deliver Electricity

The Financial Times examines a major paradox behind America’s technology boom: data centers are being built at record speed, while new high-voltage transmission lines

November 4, 2026

Business·Whats New

International Operation Dismantles €4 Million Online Investment Fraud Network – Seven Arrested in Western Balkans

An international law enforcement operation supported by Europol and Eurojust has dealt a major blow to an online investment fraud network, resulting in seven

November 3, 2026

Business·Community

Politics

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US Judge Blocks Deportation of More Than 150 Afghans, Citing Risk to Their Lives

A federal judge in New York has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting more than 150 detained Afghans to Afghanistan or Pakistan, after

November 4, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Jon Ossoff’s Georgia Victory Fuels Speculation About a 2028 White House Run

The Democratic senator’s re-election victory has strengthened his position in the national spotlight, with prediction markets now placing him among the leading potential contenders

November 4, 2026

Politics·Whats New

JD Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Election Losses, Says Trump Voters Switched to Democrats

Following the Democratic Party’s victories in the US midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance said that many Americans who voted for Donald Trump and

November 4, 2026

Politics·Whats New

2026 US Midterms Make History: First Black Woman Governor and First Muslim Senator Elected

The 2026 US midterm elections produced a series of historic firsts in American politics, including the election of the country’s first Black woman governor,

November 4, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Community

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St. Petka Macedonian Orthodox Church in Chicago to Celebrate St. Demetrius Day with Divine Liturgy and Community Luncheon

St. Petka Macedonian Orthodox Church in Chicago invites the faithful and the wider community to attend a Divine Liturgy on Sunday, November 8, at

November 4, 2026

Community·Macedonia

Montenegro on Track to Become EU’s 28th Member in 2028, Serbia Offered Chance for a Fresh Start

Montenegro is on track to become the European Union’s 28th member in 2028, while Serbia’s stalled European integration process could have a chance for

November 4, 2026

Community·Montenegro·Serbia

“Iskra” – A Moving Story About Nikola Tesla’s Mother Coming to Chicago

A powerful theatrical tribute to Đuka Tesla, the mother of legendary inventor Nikola Tesla, is coming to Chicago on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The

November 3, 2026

Community·Entertainment

New Wave of Bomb Threats Hits Bulgaria: Passenger Plane Diverted to Sofia Airport

Bulgaria has been hit by a new wave of bomb threats targeting public institutions, courts, hospitals and even commercial aircraft. A passenger plane arriving

November 3, 2026

Community·Politics

Sport

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Serbian Karate Athlete Andrija Vasic Wins Two Gold Medals at World Championship in Egypt

Serbian karate athlete Andrija Vasic, from the town of Raca near Kragujevac, has become a two-time world champion after winning two gold medals at

November 4, 2026

Sport

Macedonian handball player Filip Kuzmanovski holding a handball during a national team training session.

Macedonia Begins Euro 2028 Handball Qualifiers Against Luxembourg Tonight

Macedonia’s national handball team will begin its qualification campaign for the 2028 European Championship on Wednesday, November 4, with a home match against Luxembourg

November 4, 2026

Sport

Djokovic Battles Back to Reach Second Round in Paris Masters

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic advanced to the second round of the Paris Masters after a hard-fought comeback victory over Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot, winning

November 3, 2026

Serbia·Sport

Spanish Footballer Jesus de Miguel Dies at 30 After Collision During Match

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel has died at the age of 30 after a collision with an opposing goalkeeper during a second-division match. His

November 3, 2026

Sport

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Croatia’s Inflation Rises for Fourth Consecutive Month, Reaching 4.9% in October

Business·Croatia

November 4, 2026

Inflation in Croatia continued to accelerate in October, marking its fourth consecutive monthly increase. According to the preliminary estimate by the Croatian Bureau of

Wall Street Reassesses the AI Boom as Democrats’ Election Victory Raises Data Center Concerns

Business·Whats New

November 4, 2026

Shares of major data center operators, semiconductor manufacturers and energy technology companies fell Wednesday, even as the Nasdaq 100 climbed more than 1%. Investors

US Judge Blocks Deportation of More Than 150 Afghans, Citing Risk to Their Lives

Politics·Whats New

November 4, 2026

A federal judge in New York has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting more than 150 detained Afghans to Afghanistan or Pakistan, after

Jon Ossoff’s Georgia Victory Fuels Speculation About a 2028 White House Run

Politics·Whats New

November 4, 2026

The Democratic senator’s re-election victory has strengthened his position in the national spotlight, with prediction markets now placing him among the leading potential contenders

St. Petka Macedonian Orthodox Church in Chicago to Celebrate St. Demetrius Day with Divine Liturgy and Community Luncheon

Community·Macedonia

November 4, 2026

St. Petka Macedonian Orthodox Church in Chicago invites the faithful and the wider community to attend a Divine Liturgy on Sunday, November 8, at

America Builds AI Data Centers Faster Than It Can Deliver Electricity

Business·Whats New

November 4, 2026

The Financial Times examines a major paradox behind America’s technology boom: data centers are being built at record speed, while new high-voltage transmission lines

JD Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Election Losses, Says Trump Voters Switched to Democrats

Politics·Whats New

November 4, 2026

Following the Democratic Party’s victories in the US midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance said that many Americans who voted for Donald Trump and

Montenegro on Track to Become EU’s 28th Member in 2028, Serbia Offered Chance for a Fresh Start

Community·Montenegro·Serbia

November 4, 2026

Montenegro is on track to become the European Union’s 28th member in 2028, while Serbia’s stalled European integration process could have a chance for

Croatia’s Eurovision entry sparks controversy and apologies, as Tony Cetinski says country was “closer than ever” to victory

Croatia’s representatives at the Eurovision Song Contest, the group Lelek, became the focus of international attention following a series of controversies and

Macedonia Ranks 52nd in Atlantic Council Prosperity Index, 73rd in Freedom Rankings

Macedonia has been placed 52nd globally in the Atlantic Council’s 2026 Prosperity Index and 73rd in its companion Freedom Index, according to

Zlatibor Tourism Surges Past 100,000 Overnight Stays in May

The Serbian mountain destination welcomed more than 41,000 visitors in May as domestic tourism remained strong and international interest continued to grow.

Serbia

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Montenegro on Track to Become EU’s 28th Member in 2028, Serbia Offered Chance for a Fresh Start

Montenegro is on track to become the European Union’s 28th member in 2028, while Serbia’s stalled European integration process could have a chance for

November 4, 2026

Community·Montenegro·Serbia

Group of medical professionals and representatives posing together at a healthcare institution in Serbia.

Serbian-American Medical Association Highlights $40,000 Maternity Hospital Project in Serbia

The Serbian American Medical Association (SAMA) has highlighted a $40,000 medical equipment project aimed at improving conditions for mothers and newborns at a maternity

November 4, 2026

Serbia

Names of 18 People Pardoned in Niš Revealed

The Higher Court in Niš has released the names of 18 people pardoned by former Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in cases that were pending

November 4, 2026

Serbia·Whats New

Serbian-American Melissa Bean Wins Illinois Congressional Race

Serbian-American politician Melissa Luburich Bean has won the race for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, securing her return to the U.S. House of Representatives after

November 4, 2026

Serbia·Whats New

Slovenia

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Tatum Hits Buzzer-Beater as Portland Stuns Lakers Despite Dončić’s 41 Points

Jayson Tatum delivers a dramatic overtime winner for Boston, while Portland remains unbeaten after handing the Los Angeles Lakers their first loss of the

October 28, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

Shocking Discovery in Slovenia: €30 Million Cigarette Factory Under Human Trafficking Investigation

Authorities in Slovenia have uncovered what is being described as the country’s largest illegal cigarette factory, located in the Trimlini industrial zone near the

October 16, 2026

Politics·Slovenia

Bosnia’s Driver Crisis Could Also Cost Slovenian Companies

Restrictions on the time professional drivers from Bosnia and Herzegovina may spend in the Schengen Area are creating problems that could extend far beyond

October 16, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Slovenia

Lakers Rest Luka Doncic Against Warriors After 21-Point Preseason Performance

The Los Angeles Lakers rested Luka Doncic and several key players against the Golden State Warriors as head coach JJ Redick took a cautious

October 7, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

Croatia

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Croatia’s Inflation Rises for Fourth Consecutive Month, Reaching 4.9% in October

Inflation in Croatia continued to accelerate in October, marking its fourth consecutive monthly increase. According to the preliminary estimate by the Croatian Bureau of

November 4, 2026

Business·Croatia

Austrian Police Bust International Drug Ring Involving Serbian and Croatian Nationals; Record Cocaine Seizure in Vienna

Austrian police have dismantled an international drug trafficking network involving Serbian and Croatian nationals, seizing 30.2 kilograms of cocaine and 27.5 kilograms of hashish.

November 2, 2026

Community·Croatia·Serbia

Croatian Community in Ottawa Prepares for Christmas Market on November 29

The Croatian community in Ottawa, Canada, is preparing to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with a Croatian Christmas Market scheduled for Sunday, November 29,

November 2, 2026

Community·Croatia

Croatian government officials and healthcare representatives pose for a group photograph outside a newly opened facility in Petrinja, Croatia.

Croatia Opens €2.8 Million Hyperbaric Medicine Center for Veterans and Other Patients

Croatia has opened a new €2.8 million hyperbaric medicine center in Petrinja, expanding access to specialized oxygen therapy for war veterans and other patients

November 2, 2026

Croatia

Macedonia

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St. Petka Macedonian Orthodox Church in Chicago to Celebrate St. Demetrius Day with Divine Liturgy and Community Luncheon

St. Petka Macedonian Orthodox Church in Chicago invites the faithful and the wider community to attend a Divine Liturgy on Sunday, November 8, at

November 4, 2026

Community·Macedonia

Skopje, Belgrade and Sarajevo Strengthen Regional Ties at Centar Municipality’s 50th Anniversary

The Mayor of Skopje’s Centar Municipality, Goran Gerasimovski, welcomed delegations from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of celebrations marking the municipality’s 50th

November 3, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Community·Macedonia·Serbia

From Macedonia to America: Svetozar Janevski on Taking Tikveš to the World Stage

In an exclusive interview with First Balkan Media, the owner of Tikveš Winery discusses the American market, the international success of Macedonian wines, the

November 2, 2026

Community·Interviews·Macedonia

Direct Flights Between Skopje and Tivat to Launch May 1, 2027

Macedonia and Montenegro have agreed to introduce direct flights between Skopje and Tivat starting May 1, 2027, creating a new air connection between the

October 30, 2026

Macedonia·Montenegro

Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Bosnian-American Academy Brings Diaspora Experts to Bosnia for November Programs

The Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS) has announced three expert visits to Bosnia and Herzegovina in November 2026, bringing diaspora professionals

November 4, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina flag displayed on a building, illustrating the Republika Srpska lobbying dispute.

Bosnian-American Professionals Association Opens Applications for 2027 Mentorship Program

The Bosnian American Professionals Association (BAPA) has opened applications for its 2027 mentorship program, offering students and young professionals an opportunity to receive career

November 4, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Skopje, Belgrade and Sarajevo Strengthen Regional Ties at Centar Municipality’s 50th Anniversary

The Mayor of Skopje’s Centar Municipality, Goran Gerasimovski, welcomed delegations from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of celebrations marking the municipality’s 50th

November 3, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Community·Macedonia·Serbia

US Urges Bosnia’s Election Winners to Form Government Without Delay

The United States has urged Bosnia and Herzegovina‘s newly elected political leaders to form governments without delay. Washington says voters expect stability and progress

November 3, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Montenegro

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Montenegro on Track to Become EU’s 28th Member in 2028, Serbia Offered Chance for a Fresh Start

Montenegro is on track to become the European Union’s 28th member in 2028, while Serbia’s stalled European integration process could have a chance for

November 4, 2026

Community·Montenegro·Serbia

National flag of Montenegro waving on a flagpole against a clear blue sky.

Six US Companies Express Interest in Montenegro Infrastructure Project

Six American companies have expressed interest in participating in Montenegro’s Adriatic-Ionian Corridor project, as the Balkan country moves forward with a strategic investment partnership

November 4, 2026

Montenegro

Montenegro Introduces New Visa Rules for Five Countries: What Travelers Need to Know

Montenegro has introduced new visa requirements for citizens of Russia, Türkiye, China, Belarus and Saudi Arabia, effective November 1, 2026, as the Balkan country

November 2, 2026

Montenegro

Slovenia Backs Montenegro’s EU Membership Bid, Calls for Dialogue With Croatia

Slovenia has reaffirmed its strong support for Montenegro’s European Union membership ambitions, while the presidents of both countries agreed that outstanding disputes with Croatia

November 2, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro

Interviews

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Croatia’s Inflation Rises for Fourth Consecutive Month, Reaching 4.9% in October

Business·Croatia

November 4, 2026

Inflation in Croatia continued to accelerate in October, marking its fourth consecutive monthly increase. According to the preliminary estimate by the Croatian Bureau of

Wall Street Reassesses the AI Boom as Democrats’ Election Victory Raises Data Center Concerns

Business·Whats New

November 4, 2026

Shares of major data center operators, semiconductor manufacturers and energy technology companies fell Wednesday, even as the Nasdaq 100 climbed more than 1%. Investors

US Judge Blocks Deportation of More Than 150 Afghans, Citing Risk to Their Lives

Politics·Whats New

November 4, 2026

A federal judge in New York has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting more than 150 detained Afghans to Afghanistan or Pakistan, after

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