Bulgaria Today

In "Bulgaria Today" on Tuesday, 21 January, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Bulgaria's new government - will it put an end to political chaos or is this only a lull? - Ioan Kolev summarises what the political pundits think. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear the song Da Ne Sme Sami, performed by Slavin Slavchev. Stay tuned! You can list...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 20. In “Bulgaria Today” on January 20, we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we tell you about young Bulgarian artist Marin Marinov and his first solo exhibition in Tsaribrod. We also focus on Bulgarian jazz singer Vasil Petrov who celebrates 30 years of creative career with a bi...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 17, hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, BNR director general Milen Mitev is in Berlin now where the Western and Central European Diocese of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and the National Broadcaster have signed a...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 16. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Student exchange programs connect Veliko Tarnovo University with Bulgarian Sunday schools abroad. In our music slot, we bring you the song "Fuego Del Amor" to the rendition of S...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Wednesday, 15 January, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: especially for fans of rural tourism, but also for all nature lovers, we present Momchilovtsi, a Rhodope village that will steal your heart! And finally in our music slot we’ll hear the song Last Tear by Michaela Fileva. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podca...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 14. In “Bulgaria Today” on January 14, we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we tell you about the 190th anniversary of a Gabrovo-based high school, which is the successor to the first secular school in Bulgaria. We also focus on pop singer Papi Hans and his latest song. Welcome...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, 13 January, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: An interview with Maria Yankova, Director of the Education Programme at UNICEF Bulgaria. Radio Bulgaria's Gergana Mancheva asks the most important questions about kindergarten education standards. Finally, in our music slot, we have a new version of the song Our Town by the rock ban...

Welcome to our fantastic show "Bulgaria Today" on Friday, January 10th. First we hear the latest news and weather forecast from this country. Next: Do you know what gelinas are? There is only one place on the planet where you can see the strange and beautiful wedding ritual where brides (gelinas) have their faces decorated in the most peculiar way. Radio Bulgaria's Veneta Nikolova brings us this f...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 9. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Lazar Dobrich- the Bulgarian who invented the "Trapeze of Death". In our music slot, we bring you the song “The Power of Love” to the rendition of Paola. You can listen to the full version...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 8. In “Bulgaria Today” on January 8, we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we bring an interview with the last Tsar of Bulgaria and former Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. We also focus on today’s Babinden or Midwives’ Day with some folklore music. Welcome to the show! Yo...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, 7 January, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Today the Bulgarian Orthodox Church honours the memory of St John the Baptist, also known as St John the Forerunner, because he prepared people for the coming of the Saviour. The day, known in Bulgaria as Ivanovden, is the name day of Ivan, Ivanka, Ioan, Ioana, Ivo, Iva, etc. and is celebrated throug...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 6, hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, the recognizable face of Bulgaria in Armenia – we talk to journalist Tsvetana Paskaleva, the author of documentaries about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, who has been living...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 3. In “Bulgaria Today” on January 3, we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we tell you more about the Bulgarian Sunday schools on the Greek island of Crete. We also focus on singer Atanas Penev and a new song, which is part of the Singing Artists project. Welcome to the show! You...

Hello and welcome to the New Year and to Bulgaria Today – Radio Bulgaria’s podcast for news and music. This is Elizabeth Radkova, and I have the privilege of guiding you through the most important news in the country on Thursday, 2 January. After the weather update, Veneta Nikolova will give us the latest on conditions at our major ski resorts, now in full swing. Next, in our Music section, we’ll...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 1. In “Bulgaria Today” on January 1, 2025, we are to tell you more about the ancient Bulgarian beliefs and rituals associated with the coming of the New Year. We are also celebrating together with the Bulgarians in Moldova and the "Pole, pole" custom, which intertwines the Christian and pagan beliefs of Bessarabi...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast on December 31.    ·       We start with the news from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow;   ·       Next: 2024 was a success for sport, but there's no reason to be overly enthusiastic; ·       Finally, 9-year old Siana Slavcheva and The Gift of a Smile . Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our w...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 30.  In “Bulgaria Today” on December 30, we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we tell you more about the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad, which sends off a successful year. We also focus on actress and singer Lyudmila Slaneva – Loco Welcome to the show! You can listen to...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 27. In “Bulgaria Today” on December 27, we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we tell you more about the political 2024 and what new targets Bulgaria is expected to be working on after the country’s full accession to the Schengen area. We also focus on singer DaniAN and her new...

Merry Christmas, dear friends of Radio Bulgaria! On behalf of our entire team here at Radio Bulgaria, we wish health, blessings and prosperity to you and your families and loved ones! On our festive Christmas Day program on December 25th: The magic of Christmas – from the ancient blessings of carolers to the appearance of Santa Claus in Bulgarian lands – a look back into the old traditions. Next,...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 24. In our festive podcast on Christmas Eve we are to tell you about the strict rituals our ancestors used to follow during holidays in order to earn blessing from the higher powers for the well-being of their family and loved ones. You will also learn why Christmas Eve is a major family occasion in this country...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 20, hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for Saturday. Next, in Life, the only Bulgarian newspaper in the UK is celebrating 20 years – we talk to one of its owners and proponents for this long period about the challenges of maintain...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 19. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bulgaria must remain authentic to intrigue European tourists, says Elisabeth Bleiker from Switzerland. In our music slot, we bring you the song “The Wind Blows Snowflakes” to the renditi...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 18. In “Bulgaria Today” on December 18, we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we tell you about Bulgarian communities abroad who welcome folk singer Iliya Lukov with white doves in the sky. We also focus on popular singer Desi Dobreva. Welcome to the show! You can listen to the...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Tuesday, 17 December, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: What is the taste of Bulgaria? Veneta Nikolova talks about some of the most typical Bulgarian dishes. Our guest today is Margarita Koteva from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. And finally in our music slot we will hear the song "Holy Night", performed by the BNR Children's Choir...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 16. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Prof. Theodora Dragostinova from Ohio State University researches historical processes in the Balkans. In our music slot, we bring you „Suite for Soloists” to the rendition of the Svetog...