Let's make this birthday one to remember.

70 years old (Born on June 22, 1955)

Happy Birthday, Oggy Boytchev! Celebrating another year of your legendary journalistic adventures—twenty-plus years at the BBC and still counting. You've navigated through more breaking news than most people have had hot dinners, all while keeping that unmistakable Bulgarian-British charm intact.

From reporting in war zones to unraveling complex global stories with wit and wisdom, you've truly mastered the art of storytelling. Your recent successes continue to inspire journalists everywhere—and let's face it: anyone who can survive two decades at the BBC deserves a medal (or at least an extra slice of birthday cake).

Here's wishing you many more scoops ahead!