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Radio Bulgaria’s international reach

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Vintage Radio Bulgaria QSL

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rich Cuff, who shares the following article via BNNBreaking.com:

Radio Bulgaria: A Beacon of Cultural Diplomacy and International Communication (BNNBreaking.com)

In the heart of Sofia, Bulgaria, a beacon of cultural diplomacy and international communication has been steadily broadcasting its message to the world since 1936. Originally named Radio Sofia, the Bulgarian National Radio’s international service, now known as Radio Bulgaria, transcends linguistic barriers by offering news in an impressive array of 11 languages. From its inception as a short-wave transmitter, Radio Bulgaria has evolved into a vital source of information for its global audience, despite its relatively low profile at home.

From Short Waves to Global Reach

Radio Bulgaria’s journey began under the moniker Radio Elza, marking the country’s strategic move into the realm of international broadcasting. The initiative was propelled by the recognition of radio’s potential to cross borders, connecting Bulgaria with distant lands and cultures. Over the decades, the service expanded its linguistic repertoire to include Bulgarian, French, English, German, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Greek, Serbian, Albanian, and Romanian. This multilingual approach has not only showcased Bulgaria’s rich cultural heritage but has also facilitated a dialogue with the world, fostering understanding and friendship between nations. [Continue reading…]

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RNZ: “Push to fire up Radio Australia in the Pacific”

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(Source: Radio New Zealand via Richard Cuff)

There is a push in Australia to re-establish Radio Australia’s services to the Asia/Pacific region.

Supporters of RA in Australia hope people around the Pacific will join them in sending submissions to inquiries underway in Canberra.

It comes after savage cuts at RA that included shutting down shortwave transmission, which is seen as a critical service in many parts of the Pacific, particularly during natural disasters.

It has recently been reported that those transmission frequencies have been taken over by China Radio International.

Former RA journalist Sean Dorney said the group, of which he’s part, is trying to convince the Australian government to get back into that space.

“So there is a bit of concern in Canberra about this and I suppose the group that I’m part of are trying to convince the Australian government that it’s time to re-focus our attention on the broadcast to the region.”

Click here to read the full article at RNZ.

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BBC World Service audience increase

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BBC-World-Service-007Richard Cuff shares this information regarding the BBC World Service:

Shared link:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/bbc/10139865/World-Service-triumphs-in-the-face-of-adversity.html

An article in the Daily Telegraph reflecting on the BBC’s recently-released audience figures, showing a year-over-year increase– attributed to Persian and Arabic TV.

Note the hopeful tone – the World Service budget is actually slated to increase as of 2014.

Of course, we have no idea if this would equate to the preservation of some shortwave radio services, but one can always hope.

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