Bulgaria Today

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 24 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: From family memory to personal identity – exhibition at Goethe-Institut in Sofia. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Humoreska” to the rendition...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on June 23 with host Rositsa Petkova and sound engineer Vilisav Galabov Today on Bulgaria Today, we bring you stories about the connections that are shaping Bulgaria's future. From progress toward visa-free travel to the United States and Bulgaria's role in key European discussions, to new investment in electric vehicle production and in...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 22 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bulgarian education faces a choice: managed evolution or collapse. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Veselyashka devyatka” to the rendition of t...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Friday, 19 June: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country. Next: Rock and heavy metal first sparked his love of music, but Bulgarian folklore became his life's work. Orchestra Lele Lele founder Mihail Dinchev reflects on the journey from Vidin to Sweden and the music that brought him home. An interview by Vesela Krasteva. Today's highligh...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Thursday, 18 June: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, Gergana Mancheva takes us on a stroll through Pomorie on the Black Sea coast – a modern resort town that was once an ancient cosmopolitan settlement shaped by Thracian, Greek and Byzantine cultures. And finally, in our music segment, we leave...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, 17 June, we bring you the latest news from across the country and the weather forecast for Thursday. Then, in a report by Mladen Petkov, we look at the rich collection of Bulgarian publications preserved at the U.S. Library of Congress, including rare books and early immigrant newspapers. In our music segment, we feature "Mahlenska Rachenitsa" by Nedyalk...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on June 15 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. Today on Bulgaria Today, we bring you stories about the different ways a society protects its future. From Bulgaria's plans to strengthen its defence capabilities and secure its borders, to a championship in Sofia celebrating courage and inclusion, and finally to the quiet heroes who save lives through b...

In Bulgaria Today on Friday, 12 June: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country and the weather forecast for the weekend. Next, Bulgarian livestock farmers are calling for state support as they struggle to survive. We hear the shocking story of a farmer who lost a third of his herd after a lightning strike. Story by Gergana Mancheva. And in our Friday Music Special, editor Tsveta...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 11 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bulgaria surprised me with how green and peaceful it is, says Vassilis Xypolias. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Pletenitsa” to the rendition...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Wednesday, 10 June: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country, followed by the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we turn to Bulgarians abroad with the story “From Paris to Dublin: Why church life abroad is worth every effort”, looking at the role church communities play in helping people keep their ties to home alive. And finally, we leave you...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 9 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Demographic realities outline a polycentric development path for Bulgaria. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Herbie Rock” to the rendition of the...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 8 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Desislava Oppel and her love for Bulgarian children in Austria and folklore. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Kitka Makedonska” to the rendition...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on June 5 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We begin with a roundup of the day’s leading news from Bulgaria, followed by the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we will travel across Bulgaria and will take you to Bulgaria’s Nothern Black Sea coast and Kamen Bryag and Yailata – two places that are magnets for lovers of romantic seaside sunrises. And to...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on June 4 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We begin with a roundup of the day’s leading news from Bulgaria, followed by the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we take a look at Bulgaria’s contemporary art scene and the forthcoming 20th edition of the Water Tower Art Festival – we talk to its founder - artist and curator Nia Pushkarova who started it...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 3 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Project “Houses and People” – architectural masterpieces from Bulgarian villages. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Samodivska Zora” to the rendi...

In Bulgaria Today on Tuesday, 2 June: First, we bring you the latest news from around the country. Then, we turn to culture with an interview with Booker Prize-nominated Bulgarian writer Rene Karabash. And finally, in our music slot, we slow things down with Slow and Cozy – a composition by Hristo Yotsov, performed by the Big Band of the Bulgarian National Radio. Stay tuned! You can listen to the...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 1 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Art, memory and ancient history mark Bulgarian children’s day in Las Vegas. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Hubava Si, Tatkovino” to the rendit...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Friday, 29 May: First, we bring you the latest news from around the country. Then, we take you to the port of Varna, where sailor Pavlin Nadvorni received an emotional welcome after completing the Global Solo Challenge - one of the world’s toughest single-handed round-the-world yacht races. And finally, in our Friday Music Special, editor Tsvetana Toncheva presents...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 28 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: A Lesson on Bulgaria… with the “Azbukarcheta” Bulgarian School in Spain. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “A Voyage Again” to the rendition of Bi...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on May 27 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We begin with a roundup of the day’s leading news from Bulgaria, followed by the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we look into the situation in the country following the recent torrential rains and floods in Norther Bulgaria – how are the damages being assessed and is it only the force of nature to blame...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 26 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Visiting the Bulgarian “Azbuka” school in Dublin. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Peasant Dance” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Rad...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 25 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov and Rositsa Petkova. First, we explore the magical village of Dolene, located high in the Ograzhden Mountains, where visitors find themselves in a fairytale-like paradise. Next, we are to tell you how the homeland inspires the children of the Bulgarian Sunday School “Yan Bibiyan” in the...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Friday, 22 May: First, the latest news from around the country. Next, in Vienna, for the third consecutive year, distinguished Bulgarian pianist Donka Angatscheva presents the “Gala of Bulgarian Culture and Music,” bringing together leading Bulgarian and European performers in the largest concert outside Bulgaria dedicated to May 24. And finally, our Friday Music S...

In "Bulgaria Today" this Thursday, 21 May, we start with the latest news stories from around the country. Then, we take a look back at the history of brewing in Bulgaria. In our Tourism slot, Veneta Nikolova presents her Top 7 most beautiful and mysterious Bulgarian caves. And to close the programme, we bring you Neshto Shopsko — a composition by Kostadin Genchev, performed by the BNR Fo...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 20 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bulgarian scientist behind breakthrough in genetic diagnostics. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Plovdiv Suitе” to the rendition of the Bulgaria...