Musicians’ Strike Halts Performances at Bulgarian National Radio

Musicians from the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) have suspended all concert activities starting Friday, protesting what they describe as insufficient salaries. The move comes as the ensembles seek intervention from the Ministry of Culture to address their concerns, according to Dimitar Hristov, conductor of the BNR Folk Music Orchestra. He highlighted that a newly hired young musician earns approximately 650 euros per month, noting a significant pay gap compared to other cultural institutions in Sofia....