Eighteen cadets from the third class of the Military Doctor Programme were commissioned as lieutenants at a ceremony… Third Class of Doctors Receive Officer Insignia at Military Medical Academy 2025-10-18 15:37:00
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An international interdisciplinary academic conference on combating human trafficking, sexual exploitation and… On EU Anti-Trafficking Day, International Conference at Plovdiv University Focuses on Combating Human Trafficking 2025-10-18 14:46:09
National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova told the media on Saturday she expected stability to be restored next… Parliament Chair Expects Stability to Be Restored Next Week 2025-10-18 13:37:21
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Major General Ventsislav Mutafchiyski, Director of the Military Medical Academy, said that nine years have passed… Military Medical Academy Director Notes Nine Years Since Launch of Military Doctors’ Programme 2025-10-18 13:04:00
Interior Minister Daniel Mitov signed a letter to the European Commission (EC), supported by 20 EU and Schengen… Bulgaria Backs Push for Stronger EU Return Mechanism for Illegal Migrants from Afghanistan 2025-10-18 12:33:03
Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov Saturday addressed the cadets of the Class of 2025, specializing in Medical… Armed Forces Development Set as Government Priority – Defence Minister 2025-10-18 11:47:00
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Paratroopers Day and the 81st anniversary of the first combat day of the Parachute Druzhina was marked in Sofia on… Paratroopers Day Marked in Sofia with Laying Wreaths 2025-10-18 08:11:00
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Paratroopers Day and the 81st anniversary of the first combat day of the Parachute Druzhina will be marked in Sofia… Paratroopers Day to Be Marked in Sofia with Laying Wreaths 2025-10-18 07:46:13
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Gotse Delchev marked the 113th anniversary of the liberation of the town and the Nevrokop region from Ottoman rule… Gotse Delchev Marks 113 Years Since Liberation with Day-long Programme 2025-10-17 21:29:14
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Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev received U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affaires Martin McDowell at the Foreign… U.S. Confirms Commitment to Deliver Two More F-16 Fighters to Bulgaria Within Days, Foreign Ministry Says 2025-10-17 19:43:00
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev received U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affaires Martin McDowell at the Foreign Ministry on… Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister, U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affaires Discuss Defence Cooperation, F-16 Fighter Deliveries 2025-10-17 19:36:21
Sofia Municipality will conduct a trial run of a scheduled service for waste collection in Sofia’s Lyulin and Krasno… Sofia Municipality to Test Regular Waste Collection Schedule in Lyulin and Krasno Selo Boroughs 2025-10-17 16:41:45
Following a meeting of the party top leadership with the participation of ministers, MPs, and mayors, GERB leader… GERB Does not Want Early Elections, Seeks Talks with MRF-New Beginning on “Government Reformatting” on Condition that TISP and BSP Are Involved 2025-10-17 16:30:00
The leader of the opposition Vazrazhdane party, Kostadin Kostadinov, commented Friday that MRF – New Beginning… Vazrazhdane Leader: “Peevski Has Just Sent Borissov into Retirement” 2025-10-17 16:16:35
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The leader of the opposition Continue the Change party, Assen Vassilev, commented Friday that GERB Chair Boyko… Continue the Change: “Boyko Borissov Capitulated to Delyan Peevski” 2025-10-17 14:42:00
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The leader of the opposition Continue the Change party, Assen Vassilev, commented Friday that GERB Chair Boyko… Continue the Change: “Borissov Caved In to Peevski” 2025-10-17 14:34:00
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Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev Friday told a news briefing that Bulgaria is in huge danger, because “we are… Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Mirchev: State Heading towards MRF-New Beginning Finally Taking Full Control 2025-10-17 13:53:00
Bulgaria’s fourth helicopter for air emergency medical assistance arrived here on Friday, the Health Ministry… Fourth Air Ambulance Lands in Bulgaria 2025-10-17 13:01:50
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October 18
Mostly cloudy, rain in many places. Temporary cloud scatter during the day in the southern parts of the… The Weather on October 18-19 2025-10-17 12:17:51
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Sofia’s urban mobility data is now open and accessible to everyone, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev announced on Facebook… Sofia Mayor: Data on Urban Mobility in Sofia Now Accessible to Everyone 2025-10-17 10:11:45
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Speaking to reporters in the corridors of Parliament on Friday, MRF–New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski said that… There Will Be No Elections, MRF-New Beginning Leader Peevski Says 2025-10-17 08:54:46
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The National Assembly will make its third attempt this week to hold a plenary sitting after two previous failed… Parliament to Make Third Attempt to Convene Amid Lack of Quorum 2025-10-17 06:23:27
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The Sofia Appellate Court on Thursday left in custody Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev, who is charged with corruption… Court Refuses to Release Varna Mayor from Custody for Sixth Time 2025-10-16 19:25:00
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Nessebar Mayor Nikolay Dimitrov has lifted the state of emergency in the Elenite resort. The mayor’s order states… State of Emergency Lifted in Elenite Resort 2025-10-16 18:27:47
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Mira Raycheva-Shekerdzhieva is Bulgaria’s candidate for half-time judge at the United Nations Dispute Tribunal… Mira Raycheva-Shekerdzhieva is Bulgaria’s Candidate for Half-Time Judge at UN Dispute Tribunal in 2026-2033 2025-10-16 17:39:00
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday that, as of October 7, 2025, holders of ordinary… South Africa Lifts Visa Requirement for Bulgarian Citizens on Short-Term Visits 2025-10-16 17:08:53
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An operation conducted by the General Directorate for Combating Organised Crime (GDCOC) and the Sofia City… Police Crack Down on Group Allegedly Linked to BGN 30-Mln Treasure Losses 2025-10-16 13:36:59
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Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) submitted an opinion on Wednesday to the members of the Supreme… CC-DB Calls on Supreme Judicial Council to Implement Judiciary Act Amendments as Adopted 2025-10-16 11:10:39
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The F-16 fighter jets will support the protection of Bulgaria’s airspace once the pilots are ready to assume duty… F-16s to Assume Combat Duty Once Pilots Are Ready, All Equipment under Contract with US Is Delivered – Air Force Commander 2025-10-16 10:25:08
Parliament has once again failed to convene due to a lack of quorum. “A total of 71 MPs have registered. There is no… Parliament Fails to Convene Again on Thursday 2025-10-16 08:23:47
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As of October 20, Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev will use his personal vehicle when travelling with administration… President Radev to Use Personal Vehicle when Travelling with Administration Staff as of Oct. 20 2025-10-16 07:09:33
CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins briefly stunned Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) this week when she asked him about…
Kaitlan Collins Stuns GOP Senator With Fact Check On Major Funding Cut to His State 2025-10-15 23:40:50
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On Tuesday, GERB-UDF floor leader Boyko Borissov said that he sees no place for GERB in the current government… Reactions to Leader Borissov’s Statement that GERB Will Withdraw from Government 2025-10-15 19:34:00
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The Green Bridge flight training took place in Bulgarian and Greek airspace on October 14, the Defence Ministry said… Green Bridge 2025 Air Exercise Held over Bulgaria and Greece 2025-10-15 14:34:58
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Rumen Radev, the head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, awarded the Presidential Medal of Honour… President Awards Three Air Force Officers for Contribution to National Security 2025-10-15 13:10:01
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Ruse Mayor Pencho Milkov welcomed Giurgiu Mayor Adrian Anghelescu in Ruse on Wednesday for a cross-border meeting… Ruse, Giurgiu Mayors Discuss Construction Plans for Incinerator in Giurgiu 2025-10-15 10:49:40
Ruse, Giurgiu Mayors Discuss Construction Plans for Incinerator in Giurgiu Read More »
MECh leader Radostin Vasilev called for the government’s resignation and for all recent developments in Bulgaria to… MECh Leader Vasilev Urges Government to Step Down, Rules Out Backing Parliamentary Quorum 2025-10-15 09:58:06
The creation of a Tourism Guarantee Fund to protect consumer rights is included in Parliament’s weekly legislative… Tourism Guarantee Fund to Protect Consumer Rights Proposed in Parliament’s Programme 2025-10-15 07:07:08
Tourism Guarantee Fund to Protect Consumer Rights Proposed in Parliament’s Programme Read More »
Bilateral political consultations between the Foreign Ministry of Bulgaria and the Federal Ministry for European and… Political Consultations Held Between Foreign Ministries of Bulgaria, Austria 2025-10-14 17:14:14
Political Consultations Held Between Foreign Ministries of Bulgaria, Austria Read More »
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has called off Wednesday’s regular meeting of the Council of Ministers, the… PM Zhelyazkov Calls Off Wednesday’s Cabinet Meeting 2025-10-14 16:20:00
PM Zhelyazkov Calls Off Wednesday’s Cabinet Meeting Read More »
The Bulgarian Air Force is hosting the international exercise Thracian Star 2025, which continues until July 25 2025, according to
Bulgarian Air Force hosting international exercise Thracian Star 2025 Read More »
During July and August 2025, the square in front of the Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral will again transform into a
Sofia’s Nevsky cathedral to be backdrop for opera productions in July 2025 Read More »
Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted on July 11 to reject the fourth motion of no confidence in the Rossen Zhelyazkov government
Bulgaria’s Parliament rejects fourth motion of no confidence in Zhelyazkov government Read More »
More than 100 billboards in Bulgarian, English and Turkish about the risks of hiding illegal migrants in lorries will be
Sofia municipality has withdrawn from the maintenance of Vrana Park in the Bulgarian capital city as of July 10 and
Dispute leaves Sofia’s Vrana Park indefinitely closed to visitors Read More »
A national air transport strike will be held in Italy for a duration of 24 hours on July 10, Bulgaria’s
Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry advises of Italian air transport strike on July 10 Read More »
Bulgaria’s Cabinet approved on July 9 amendments to the Preschool and School Act that, if approved by Parliament, would mean
Bulgarian government proposes banning mobile phones in schools Read More »
A national political row has erupted in Bulgaria over the July 8 arrest of Varna mayor Blagomir Kotsev, which his
Bulgarian national political row over arrest of Varna mayor Read More »
The euro will bring Bulgaria new opportunities, investment, jobs and growth, European Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told a news conference
The European Commission (EC) posted on July 8 a “question and answer” article, following the decision earlier in the day
EC posts Q and A on Bulgaria’s changeover to the euro Read More »
The European Union’s finance ministers approved on July 8 the final steps that will see Bulgaria use the euro as
Bulgaria’s national meteorological bureau has issued the Code Orange warning of dangerous weather for several districts for July 9 because
The European Parliament voted by a large majority on July 8 to adopt a report recommending that Bulgaria adopt the
European Parliament votes by massive majority in favour of Bulgaria adopting the euro Read More »
The Eurogroup, the informal gathering of euro zone finance ministers, has at a meeting on July 7 supported maintaining unchanged
For a third consecutive day, Bulgaria’s national meteorological bureau has issued the Code Orange warning of dangerous weather for most
Bulgaria issues weather warnings over scorching temperatures forecast for July 8 Read More »
The Bulgarian Navy’s exercise Breeze 2025 is being held from July 7 to 20, the Ministry of Defence said. The
Bulgarian Navy exercise Breeze 2025 begins Read More »
Twenty-two districts in Bulgaria are subject to the Code Orange warning of hazardous weather for July 7 because of soaring
Bulgaria issues new weather warnings as soaring temperatures forecast for July 7 Read More »
Bulgaria’s national meteorological bureau has issued the Code Orange warning of hazardous weather for several districts for July 6 because
Bulgaria issues warning of hazardous weather over forecast sizzling temperatures Read More »
There will be a national rail transport strike in Italy from 9pm on July 7 to 6pm on July 8,
Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry issues advisory about Italian rail strike Read More »
Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted on July 4 to reject the third motion of no confidence in the Rossen Zhelyazkov government
Bulgaria’s Parliament rejects third motion of no confidence in Zhelyazkov government Read More »
A total of 19 662 first residence permits with a validity of at least three months were issued to third-country
First residence permits granted to non-EU nationals in Bulgaria up 1.5% in 2024 y/y Read More »
Bulgaria’s directorate for combating organised crime and the State Agency for National Security carried out a search-and-seizure operation on July
At a regular meeting on July 2, Bulgaria’s government adopted an update of the national plan for the introduction of
Bulgaria’s government updates national plan for introduction of the euro Read More »
The European Commission (EC) said on July 2 that it has given a positive assessment of Bulgaria’s modified recovery and resilience
European Commission approves Bulgaria’s revised 6.17B euro recovery and resilience plan Read More »
Fraud and land abuse in Bulgaria provoke serious debates, especially when it comes to the construction of photovoltaic parks. Reports reveal illegal logging and manipulation of forest and agricultural areas as society fights corruption and disinformation in the energy sector.
Материалът Through corruption to green energy е публикуван за пръв път на BIRD.
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On the night of June 6, 2023, the Russian military blasted Ukraine’s Nova Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant in a grotesque act of military desperation. The act classified as an “ecocide” has pushed the limits of the region’s ecological resilience. The resulting surge of poisoned water unleashed an ecological catastrophe upon the Black Sea, already choking […]
Материалът The Black Sea in Peril: The Echoes of War Ripple Beyond Borders е публикуван за пръв път на BIRD.
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The Medical University Cricket Club won a closely-fought match against the India-Bulgarian Cricket Club (IBCC) in…
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The European Cricket
Series Bulgaria is being held from September 7 to 12 2020, the
European Cricket Network (ECN)…
European Cricket Series Bulgaria begins on September 7 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2020-09-03 18:13:22
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Lance Nelson of appfactory.bg and banskoblog.com and The Sofia Globe’s publisher Clive Leviev-Sawyer on the…
Video: One direction in the park? And other questions 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2020-04-25 12:22:07
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Lance Nelson of appfactory.bg and banskoblog.com and The Sofia Globe’s publisher Clive Leviev-Sawyer take a look…
Video: Online shopping, and Bulgaria’s fines for travelling when it’s not fine 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2020-04-20 11:17:02
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The Covid-19 crisis
came on seemingly suddenly, leaving businesses challenged to pivot in
response and looking to…
Video: Coping with crisis – Creativity conquers challenges 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2020-04-13 13:54:30
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Manager of Banskoblog and appfactory.bg Lance Nelson got together with The Sofia Globe’s publisher and…
Video: Troubled times for Bulgaria’s tourism – home thoughts from home 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2020-04-04 17:27:30
Video: Troubled times for Bulgaria’s tourism – home thoughts from home 2026 Read More »
The Sofia Globe and Lance Nelson of banskoblog.com have begun a series of YouTube videos taking a serious look at…
Video: Of Covid-19, Bulgaria’s State of Emergency, and masks 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2020-04-02 07:57:00
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Bulgarian cross-country skier Yordan Chuchuganov led his compatriots into the Winter Olympics stadium in…
Bulgarian Winter Olympics team returns from PyeongChang 2018 empty-handed 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2018-02-25 12:04:45
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A lavish ceremony with a cast of 2000 marked the February 9 opening of the XXIII Winter Olympic Games in…
Bulgaria’s team of 21 in Pyeongchang as XXIII Winter Olympic Games open 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2018-02-09 12:12:11
Bulgaria’s team of 21 in Pyeongchang as XXIII Winter Olympic Games open 2026 Read More »
Eñaut Izagirre is a ski-mountaineering specialist with ski and climbing experience in the Pyrenees, Norway and the…
Podcast at the Sofia Science Festival: Of Patagonia and disappearing glaciers 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2017-05-14 11:23:29
Podcast at the Sofia Science Festival: Of Patagonia and disappearing glaciers 2026 Read More »
Let’s have a show of hands. Who’s heard of Cecil the Lion? And if you could, would you ban trophy hunting in… Podcast at the Sofia Science Festival: Would you ban trophy hunting in Africa 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2017-05-14 11:08:03
Podcast at the Sofia Science Festival: Would you ban trophy hunting in Africa 2026 Read More »
At the 2017 Sofia Science Festival, Ewan Henderson – global ambassador for the Lost Distillery Company – took an…
Podcast: Whisky time with Ewan Henderson of the Lost Distillery Company at the Sofia Science Festival 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2017-05-12 11:59:57
Bulgaria Now Channel in conjunction with https://sofiaglobe.com is hosted by Lance Nelson and in this video, Miro…
Video: Bulgaria’s village of Trud – a bio plant, allegations of smell, noise and dead bees 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2017-05-03 16:49:55
Bulgaria turned in a healthy growth in tourism figures in the first three months of 2017, while a new elected…
Video: Bulgarian tourism, a government-to-be, the Sofia Science Festival and Eurovision 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2017-05-02 12:18:04
This week, two years to the day that Bulgarian law enforcement swooped on customs officers at the Lesovo border…
Bulgaria Now podcast: The long arm of the law, a fistful of euro, and fingerprints too 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2016-11-04 10:18:37
More than six million Bulgarians inside the country and abroad are being called to the polls in November 2016 to…
Bulgaria 2016 elections podcast: ‘I don’t support anyone’ – except Felix the cat 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2016-10-27 18:02:22
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Danish-born Zina Sorensen and her Bulgarian partner set up bulgarianwinetours.com in 2015, offering tours of…
Bulgaria Now podcast: Love leads to Bulgarian wine tours 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2016-09-29 18:50:24
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The first television debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is just days away, on September…
Bulgaria Now podcast: The Trump grumps, Hillary hilarity and Bokova knockover 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2016-09-23 10:00:47
Bulgaria Now podcast: The Trump grumps, Hillary hilarity and Bokova knockover 2026 Read More »
September 6 marked two months until Bulgaria’s presidential elections, but with the electorate still in the dark…
Bulgaria Now podcast: Contempt for the electorate? The presidential and UN races 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2016-09-07 14:02:34
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If Bulgaria does not already baffle you, prepare to be bamboozled by the buffoons responsible for what they imagine…
Podcast: Timely release wagons; and Bulgarians and businesses, and other stories 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2016-05-27 21:02:25
Podcast: Timely release wagons; and Bulgarians and businesses, and other stories 2026 Read More »
Bulgaria Now’s Lance Nelson and The Sofia Globe Editor-in-Chief Clive Leviev-Sawyer on the latest developments…
Podcast: Use the (migrant) situation creatively 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2015-09-11 08:04:11
Podcast: Use the (migrant) situation creatively 2026 Read More »
Like other European countries, Bulgaria is grappling with how to deal with the flow of migrants heading from the…
Podcast: Bulgaria’s mayoral election battle, and other news 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2015-09-06 15:56:00
Podcast: Bulgaria’s mayoral election battle, and other news 2026 Read More »
On its way to its place as European Capital of Culture 2019, Bulgaria’s city of Plovdiv is quite the happening…
Podcast: Groovy and liveable – Plovdiv, European Capital of Culture 2019 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2015-07-24 08:24:43
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Just as global conversation dwelt on speculation about the future of the euro zone because of the deepening crisis…
Bulgaria Now podcast: From Uber to fighter jets to the euro zone 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2015-07-03 06:12:29
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Lance Nelson of Bulgaria Now and Clive Leviev-Sawyer of The Sofia Globe in conversation about the news du jour from…
News extra from Bulgaria Now and The Sofia Globe: podcast 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2015-06-17 20:53:00
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What is a podcast?
It’s online radio, time shifted. A file is streamed, or downloaded, to a mobile device or…
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