Bulgaria Today

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 17. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we take a look at the Historical Routes initiative aimed at promoting Sofia’s historic architecture. At the end, we bring you the song ''The Boulevard'' performed by Mihail Belchev....

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, 15 September, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Ivan Gergov talks with experts about the European Union’s new policies and what they mean for Bulgaria. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear the song Detentse Hubavo (Sweet child) performed by the ‘Silver Bells’ choir. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podc...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 12 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, in Life - Climate change or mismanagement? Bulgaria faces another year of water shortages – what are the reasons and solutions? In our regular Friday slot on Bulgarian mus...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 11. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Is Bulgaria making the most of China’s vast trade potential? At the end, we bring you the song "Stoene, Sino Stoene" performed by Kroum Yankov. You can listen to the full vers...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 10. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bulgarian school Chuchuliga in London creates a bond between the children and Bulgaria. At the end, DARA and Kamen & Rusto present a modern club interpretation of the song "Ned...

In today’s episode of Bulgaria Today on Tuesday, 9 September, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: NEET in Bulgaria – why more and more young people choose to neither work not study. Veneta Nikolova discusses this tendency with Plamen Robov from the Bulgarian Employment Confederation. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear the song Future Tense performed by O...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on 8 September hosted by Rositsa Petkova and Kostadin Atanasov. First, we talk to renowned Bulgarian pianist and piano teacher Rositza Banova who has been teaching the USA and Asia for almost three decades now and who says she believes in Bulgaria’s wonderful future. Stay to learn why! Next, we explore lesser-known destinat...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Friday, 5 September, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Ivan Gergov takes us through the tunnels of time into the underground Mining Museum in Pernik, Bulgaria. And finally, in our Friday Music Special, where we celebrate the highlights of Bulgarian musical culture, our music editor Tsvetana Toncheva shares the story behind "Edin Z...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on 4 September hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we look at Bulgarian economy – the state Budget for 2025 has proven unworkable – what are the reasons and what lies ahead – we talk to Lyubomir Datsov, a former deputy fina...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 3. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Over 260,000 people in Bulgaria face water shortages – where is the crisis rooted and what can be done? At the end, we bring you the song “I utre e den” performed by Vasil Naydenov. You...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 2. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: An abundance of Bulgarian cultural events unites the Bulgarian community in the New York area. At the end, we bring you the song "Sila" performed by MONA. You can listen to the...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, 1 September, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Are young Bulgarians an easy target for fake news and disinformation? Radio Bulgaria journalist Desislava Shapkarova speaks with experts to find out. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear the song "I Want Her on My Stage", which is part of the Singing Artists Project....

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 29. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about the Bulgarian children in Hungary who go to the Sunday school in Budapest. At the end, in Radio Bulgaria’s music slot, we focus on the emblematic song "Polegnala e Todora". Welcome to the show! You...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 28. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Apollonia: High art to the sound of the lapping sea waves. At the end, we bring you the song ''Nqma Smisul'' performed by ''Jupiter 7''. You can listen to t...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 27. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about young singer Madlen Tomova who placed first at an international singing competition in North Macedonia. At the end, in Radio Bulgaria’s music slot, we focus on Dimitar Lazarov - De Fuego. Welcome to the show!...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 26. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: The sea hides many dangers - what is the advice of lifeguards? At the end, we bring you the song ''Az I Ti'' performed by Mariyana Dobreva. You can listen to the full versi...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 25 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, in Bulgarians Abroad we take you to the Bulgarian Educational and Cultural Center "St. Kliment Ohridski" in Washington DC - a small corner of Bulgaria in the USA –...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 22 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, History Club and a glimpse into Bulgaria’s medieval past – the Trapezitsa Hill in the town of Veliko Tarnovo and the secrets it holds of Bulgaria’s Second Bulgarian Kingdom....

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 21. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about Lyuba Atanasova who has been teaching Bulgarian to Chinese students. At the end, in Radio Bulgaria’s music slot, we focus on an upcoming jazz festival and on famous singer Vassil Petrov. Welcome to the show!...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 20. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: From a childhood dream of flying to creating aircraft in Bulgaria. At the end, we bring you the song "Az Sum" performed by Toma. You can listen to the full version of our podcast...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 19 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, why interest in Bulgarian universities is growing among Bulgarians from Ukraine, Moldova and North Macedonia? At the end, we offer you the acoustic version of a duet - Елица...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 18. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: St. John of Rila and St. John of Kronstadt – two great saints united in love for people. At the end, we bring you the remix of the song "MÓMA" to the rendition of Preyah. You can...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 15. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about Erica Perales from Argentina who has Bulgarian blood in her veins and keeps Bulgarian traditions alive. At the end, in Radio Bulgaria’s music slot, we focus on famous singer Maria Neykova. Welcome to the show...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, 14 August, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Organic food producers are suffocating under the heel of climate change and bureaucracy — story by Veneta Nikolova. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear the song “Liato, Liato” (Summer, Summer”) performed by Militsa Bozhinova. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of t...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, 13 August, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: At the height of the summer season Radio Bulgaria's journalist Ivan Gergov takes a look at restaurant owners and customers' views on the currency change at the beginning of next year. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear the song "Sto mechti" (“100 Dreams”) –...