Podcasts not available in Spotify Iraq

[Kai_Jabr]

I know Spotify just opened in Iraq but there are no podcasts whatsoever it’s like they’ve been deleted or something and when I try to open some from my library (because I can’t find them anywhere else) it says “Couldn’t open link” I hope this is a bug and not a permanent thing, please fix this, thank you.

Edit: If you’re an Iraqi and want Podcasts in Spotify please like this post, Just to let them know we listen to Podcasts too not just music ty.

[CarlosE]

Hi there @Kai_Jabr,

Thanks for reaching out to the Community!

We can confirm that this isn't an issue with the app. It's common to launch in new markets without offering the full Spotify product range. That said, podcasts are an important part of Spotify. Even though we can't commit to a timeframe for when podcast will be available in your market, make sure to keep the app always updated.

If you need anything else, the Community is here for you.

Cheers.

[Kai_Jabr]

Guess back to VPN

[Hadiana]

Same problem, and just cancelled my subscription! 

[Kai_Jabr]

It's been almost 3 years since I posted this issue, Unfortunately, Spotify still doesn't support the podcast feature in Iraq, and I don't think it will any time soon since our community aren't demanding it, neither we're taken seriously by Spotify, like we don't even have a "Top Songs - Iraq" chart dedicated to Iraq's viral songs like every other country.

[Ahmedmar1]

i was happy when Spotify start support Iraq, and immediately i change my account country to IRAQ, it turned late to be a bad decision because a lost all my favorite podcast and even after along period of time Spotify didn't add the podcast.
this the last time i subscribe to Spotify.

I think i will go to Goggle Music next time.

Thank you Kai_Jabr to speak about this issue.