Bulgaria Today

This is the festive program for St. George's day - 6 May 2025 You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnr.bg/en/podcast-in-english/broadcast

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 5. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bulgarian school Danube in Austria has kept the memory of Bulgaria alive for 20 years. At the end of our podcast, we bring you the song ''Syanka'' performed by Orlin Pavlov. Yo...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 2. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Where ruins whisper and sudghuk sizzles: Gorna Oryahovitsa beckons. At the end of our podcast, we bring you the song "Navisoko" performed by Miro and Koyna Ruseva. You can listen to the full v...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 1. In “Bulgaria Today” on Labour Day we tell you more about Mini Bulgaria Park in Veliko Tarnovo, which brings national landmarks closer to tourists. Next, we focus on pianist and conductor Ivan Yanakov. At the end, in Radio Bulgaria’s music slot, we bring you a song by Stefan Valdobrev, Kamen Donev and Maya Bezhansk...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 30. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about the village of Levochevo in the Rhodopes, which has become a hub for digital nomads. At the end, in Radio Bulgaria’s music slot, we present you young Bulgarian musician Teodor ‎Haralambiev. Welcome to the show...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 29. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about Czech artist and folklorist Ludvík Kuba, who travelled to Bulgaria at the end of the 19th century to explore the country's rich song heritage. At the end, in Radio Bulgaria’s music slot, we bring you a son...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 28. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bessarabian-Bulgarian director Vasil Barkov on difficult storylines - in cinema and in life. At the end of our podcast, we bring you the song "Prodavach na Nadezhda" to the rendit...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 25 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 into Bulgarian culture and in the spotlight today will be one of Bulgaria's most remarkable ceramic artists – her works convey the power and tenderness of nature,...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 24. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bulgaria in a Special Corner of the Library in Brussels’ Schaerbeek District. At the end of our podcast, we bring you the song "Sama" performed by KOYANGI band. You can listen to...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 23. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Catholics in Bulgaria fondly remember their meeting with Francis – the Pope of peace and mercy. At the end of our podcast, we bring you the song "Stiga si odil" performed by Ataza...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, 22 April, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Bulgaria's only glass museum is in the eastern town of Beloslav, near Varna. Veneta Nikolova tells us about the museum's fascinating collection and the glass-making demonstrations that attract tourists from all over the country. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear the &q...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on Easter Monday, April 21. In our festive podcast we are to tell you about a Bessarabian-Bulgarian from Moldova who has found a home in Bordeaux. Ivan Stoyanov raises his children in the Bulgarian spirit, which for him is equivalent to the spirit of Orthodoxy. Stay with us to learn about the mysticism and natural wonders o...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 18 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. Today is a special day in this country – the Friday of the Holy Week, in anticipation of Easter, called Good Friday by the Christian Church. Stay with us for a special selection of topics and Orthodox music from Radio Bulgaria! We will bring you an interview with Associate Professor Ar...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria's daily podcast in English. Your host for Thursday, April 17th is Elizabeth Radkova. We have selected the most important news of the day for you. Next, we visit an exceptionally beautiful village that looks like a fairytale paradise. A story by Veneta Nikolova. And finally, in our music slot, we'll listen to the song Be My Day, performed by Margari...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 16. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: 100 years since the most brutal terrorist act in Bulgarian history. At the end of our podcast, we bring you the song "Taino" performed by Dani Ilieva.

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 15, hosted this Tuesday by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we continue to bring you closer to Bulgarian communities around the world and today we go to neighboring Serbia and the town of Bosilegrad where the 32nd edition...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 14. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about retro train rides that are turning into an undisputed tourist hit in Bulgaria. At the end, in Radio Bulgaria’s music slot, we bring you the new solo song by singer Savina. Welcome to the show! You can listen t...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 11. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Sakar – land of dolmens, imperial eagles and sustainable tourism. At the end of our podcast, we bring you the song "Do You Believe" performed by Angel Dyulgerov. You can listen to...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 10. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: The idea for classes on virtues and religions in school sparks wide public debate. At the end of our podcast, we bring you the song "Istina" performed by DEEP ZONE Project & M...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 9. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Garden "Inspiration" and how young people with special needs create a community and a future. At the end of our podcast, we bring you the song "Veche Svurshi Hubavoto Vreme&qu...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, 8 April, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Civil society is calling for effective policing and tougher laws to stop animal cruelty. A story by Gergana Mancheva. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear the song "Taj Mahala" by the band RomaNeno Project feat. Dessy Dobreva. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full versi...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 7. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts, which is to host a major FilmEU conference in June. At the end, in Radio Bulgaria’s music slot, we bring you some folklore music. Welcome to the show! You can lis...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast on 4 April. • We start with the news from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow; • Next: Violinist Alena Chekhova: Simfonieta-Vratsa is a phenomenon in the music life of Bulgaria; • Finally, Tumbaito and “Fairytale”. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnr.bg/en/podcast-in-en...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, 3 April, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Artificial intelligence - friend or foe when it comes to children's education. Journalist Diana Tsankova explores this question in an interview with educational expert Borislav Mihaylov. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear pop singer Maria Ilieva’s latest release, Choose You...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast on 2 April. • We start with the news from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow; • Next: Real estate prices along the Black Sea coast have continued to grow, though more gradually; • Finally, Remembering Stefka Sabotinova 95 years after her birth. • Stay tuned! • You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website...