Bulgaria Today

In Bulgaria Today on Thursday, 30 July: We start with the latest news from around the country, followed by the weather forecast for Friday. Next, we uncover the story of the gold treasure of Marcianopolis with Ivan Sutev, Director of Bulgaria's only Museum of Mosaics in Devnya. Our musical finale is "Overture – Prelude to the Golden Fleece", composed by Milcho Leviev and performed by...

In Bulgaria Today on Wednesday, 29 July: Coming up first are the day's top stories from Bulgaria and tomorrow's weather. Then we head to Veliko Tarnovo, where the 49th International Summer Seminar in Bulgarian Language and Culture has brought together students from 29 countries. To close the programme, we leave you with the jazz composition Sophronica and Vergil, composed by Milcho Leviev...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Monday, 27 July: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country. Next: Born in Vietnam, educated in Bulgaria and the United States, Vu Nguyen now calls Bulgaria home. We bring you the story of how he discovered sculpture and why it has transformed his life. Story by Aneliya Dimitrova. And finally, in our music segment we have "A Dance from Sinagov...

In Bulgaria Today on Tuesday, 28 July: We begin with the latest news from across Bulgaria, followed by tomorrow's weather forecast. Then we meet world-renowned opera director Vera Nemirova in an interview by Tsvetana Toncheva. We close with Pravo Horo from Haskovo, composed by Dimitar Trifonov and performed by the BNR Folk Music Orchestra under the direction of Dimitar Hristov. Stay tuned! You...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Thursday, 23 July: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country. Next, we report from the 19th Annual Conference of the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad, taking place in Sofia. And finally, in our music segment, we feature the folk composition Sitnata, composed by Kosta Kolev and performed by the BNR Folk Music Orchestra under the direction of...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 22 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. In today's edition, we bring you the latest developments surrounding the decision to station U.S. aerial refuelling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base, the Bulgarian government's assurances that no military operations in the Middle East will be launched from Bulgarian territory, andthe...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 21, hosted by Rositsa Petkova with sound engineering by Eva Zlateva. In today's edition, we bring you the latest headlines from Bulgaria, including President Iliana Iotova's comments on the deployment of US military aircraft, a new report highlighting the challenges faced by women journalists, and the latest...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on 20 July 2026 with host Rositsa Petkova. In this edition, we'll tell you why Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova is calling for a Bulgarian cultural institute abroad, look at the latest developments from the Annual Conference of Bulgarian Ambassadors in Sofia, and bring you the story of Bulgaria's outstanding perfor...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Friday, 17 July: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country. Next, we hear from Marta Petkova, principal dancer and artistic director of the Sofia Opera Ballet, in an interview with Tsvetana Toncheva. And finally, in our music slot, we leave you with "Twisted Tails", a jazz composition by Vasil Spasov, performed by the BNR Big Band. Stay...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Thursday, 16 July: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country. Next, Saving Lives Despite the System – Dr Aleksandar Aleksandrov of the National Cardiology Hospital reflects on the quality of care, institutional oversight and the staffing crisis in Bulgarian healthcare in an interview with Elena Beykova of BNR Horizont. And finally, in our music sl...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 15 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: Sofia now has a climate refuge in the summer heat. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Peasant Dance” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National R...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 13 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: Village life offers more than peace and quiet. After 22 years abroad, one family finds a new beginning in rural Bulgaria. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 10 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: Dimitar Dimitrov from Zurich – When the heavenly icon painter holds the brush. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Gaydarski Melodii” to the rendi...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 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: Bulgarian interpreter Yoana Stoyanova on the challenges and joys of translation. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Gaida Avasi” to the rendition...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria's daily podcast, on Tuesday, 7 July! Today's programme: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country. Next, Vrana Royal Palace near Sofia gradually restores its interior grandeur – a story by Yoan Kolev. And finally, in our music slot, we hear Concert Horo for Three Kavals, composed by Kostadin Genchev, Nedyalko Nedyalkov and Krastyo...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Monday, 6 July, we bring you the latest news from across the country. Then, we look at how Bulgarian scientists are using eye movements to read human emotions as they develop brain implants aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment for patients. And finally, in our music segment, enjoy Balkanski Igri ("Balkan Dances"), a composition by Dimitar Hristov pe...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on July 3. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show we meet Denka Tsaneva, a Bulgarian teacher, artist and community activist whose remarkable journey has taken her from Bulgaria to Chile and Germany. At the end we offer you a beautiful jazz composition by Simeon Sh...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 2 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 lags behind the global trend of lifelong learning. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Meshanitsa” to the rendition of the Bulgarian Natio...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 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: Teaching Bulgarian in Banat-Summary of Svetlana Karadjova’s first academic year at the West University of Timișoara and her projects with the Bulgarian community i...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on June 30 hosted by Rositsa Petkova, with sound engineer Visilav Galabov. Following the news, we take a closer look at one of the country's most pressing public concerns. What needs to change to make Bulgaria's roads safer, and what role do each of us play behind the wheel? We hear from experienced driving instructor Boyan Blazhev, who...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 29 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: An Orthodox family in Switzerland—between finance, pharmaceuticals and eternity. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Gornooryahovsko Elenino Horo”...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 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: Village of Zheglitsa – life by the Danube between problems and hope. In today’s Highlights of Bulgarian Music Culture, we present “Mesechinko lyo” - a benchmark f...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on June 25 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. Today on Bulgaria Today, we bring you stories about connections that cross borders and the people who build bridges between cultures, countries and communities. After the news, we meet Casey Angelova, an American from New York who chose Bulgaria as her home nearly two decades ago. From sustainable farming an...

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...