Bulgaria Today

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...

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...