Bulgaria Today

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 13, hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, from winter wonderland to exotic shores – Bulgaria will see record-high holiday season travel for the Christmas and New Year’s vacation days. What are the preferred destin...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Thursday, 12 December, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: In spicy times, our Christmas is also hot! We talk about a different kind of Christmas event - the Sofia Chilli Fest. It is an international festival where we have all the delicious Christmas drinks and delicacies, but with a dash of spice. And finally in our music slot we’ll hea...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 11. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: From watermelon madjun to Dervishovden - Bulgaria's newest Living Human Treasures. In our music slot, we bring you the song "Tihiyat Glas" performed by Virginia Sabeva-GINI. You can list...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 10. In “Bulgaria Today” on December 10, we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we tell you about a Bulgarian-Canadian New Year’s Gala that brings the magic of classical music to Toronto. We also focus on Pavell and his latest song. Welcome to the show! You can listen to the full...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Monday, 9 December, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: French playwright Jean-Pierre Martinez is surprised to see how popular his comedies are in Bulgaria. "About 14 of my plays are being performed or have been performed in Bulgaria," the French author tells Radio Bulgaria in an exclusive interview by Maria Stoeva. And finally in our mu...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast on 5 December.       We start with the news from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow;   Next: Pomorie’s old fishing boats, nets and tackle can be seen in the local museum   ; Finally: Orlin Goranov and  Is That You . Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website HERE.  https://bnr.bg/en/podcast-...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Thursday, 5 December, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: She wrote her first composition at the age of six. Renowned composer Alexandra Karastoyanova-Hermentin was recently awarded the Grand Art Prize of the Province of Salzburg. In a candid interview with Radio Bulgaria's Diana Tsankova, we learn about her childhood and her most recent...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 4. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Mulled wine, survachkas and Ferris wheel - the spirit of Christmas in Sofia. In our music slot, we bring you the song „Chocolate“ to the rendition of Ostava band. You can listen to the fu...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 3, hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, in Culture we bring you Bulgaria’s super opera star Sonya Yoncheva who will have a concert tonight in Sofia – she talks to RB’s Vesela Krasteva after receiving the Musician...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 2. In “Bulgaria Today” on December 2, we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we tell you about Momchilovtsi or Musiliyan and why the Chinese love the picturesque Bulgarian Rhodope village. We also focus on Orlin Goranov and Paola and their duet song. Welcome to the show! You can...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 29. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Prof. Bettany Hughes: Bulgaria is a very special place. In our music slot, we bring you the song 'Locked Door'' performed by Todor Gadjalov. You can listen to the full version of our pod...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 28. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: The secrets of white halva and how a dessert preserves old Bulgarian customs. In our music slot, we bring you the song "Wake Me Up When May Comes" performed by Mary Boys Band. You can li...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 27. In “Bulgaria Today” on November 27, we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we tell you about the Western Outlands and the treaty that ended Bulgaria's participation in World War I. We also focus on Plamen Bonev De La Bona and his latest single. Welcome to the show! You can li...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 26. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Nuredin Nuredinaj from Gòra: "We must return to human values and preserve our identity". In our music slot, we bring you the song ''Neslomen'' performed by Dimitar & Hristo. You can...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 25, hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, Italian Nicola Zambelli and Bulgarian Maria Makedonska remind us with a film how important it is to have a connection with the past. The two artists talk to Radio Bulgaria...

Hello and welcome to Radio Bulgaria's podcast "Bulgaria Today" for Friday, November 22nd. Today we have prepared a nice medley for you. First we listen to the latest news. Then we will take you on an exciting journey back in time to one of Bulgaria's best-preserved and breathtakingly beautiful historical villages - Kovachevitsa. Radio Bulgaria's Veneta Nikolova talks to the curator of the local mu...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 21. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: The Christian family strengthens our relationship with God. In our music slot, we bring you the song "Prayer for Us" performed by the well-known Bulgarian pop singer Margarita Hranova. Y...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 20. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bulgarian economy registers upsurge, yet unevenly distributed over different regions. In our music slot, we bring you the song “The Wind” to the rendition of “Molec” and “The Mystery of...

In 'Bulgaria Today' on Tuesday, 19 November, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Kayaking down the Yantra River is a journey through magical landscapes, monastic cloisters in the cliffs and curtains of green vegetation - a habitat for rare bird species. It is more than an adventure - it is an unforgettable experience of nature and history, we learn from Radio...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 18. We bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we tell you about the Bulgarian cultural heritage in Ukraine and how it is preserved in times of war. We also focus on famous Bulgarian singer Orlin Goranov and his tour. Welcome to the show! You can listen to the full version of our pod...

Welcome to “Bulgaria Today” on Friday. On 15 November, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: We discover the charms of Veliko Turnovo on the Yantra River. Our colleague Gergana Mancheva has a very interesting conversation with the deputy mayor, Neiko Genchev, to find out what makes it so attractive to foreigners that there is a fast-growing English colony. Final...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 14, hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, which are the Untold Stories of Bulgarians and how can we learn more about the achievements of Bulgarians from the present and past who lived outside Bulgarian borders – a...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 13. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Music in the spotlight at Cinemania - the oldest film panorama in Bulgaria. In our music slot, we bring you the song “Prituri Sa Planinata” to the rendition of DJ Dian Solo and Tatyana....

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 12.    We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.   Next on the show: Disregard for Parliamentary traditions marks a dangerous regression in Bulgarian politics.  In our music slot, we bring you the song "Dve Sledi" to the rendition of "The Foundation"...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 11.    In “Bulgaria Today” on November 11, we bring you first the latest news from this country.  Next on the show, we tell you more about OKO International Ethnographic Film Festival, which is held in Sofia.   We also focus on legendary rock musician Joe Lynn Turner who has released a duet song with Bulgarian p...