Bulgaria Today

In "Bulgaria Today" on Friday, 4 October, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: The mysteries of the Chairski Lakes and their neighbour - the Drunken Forest in the Rhodope Mountains are revealed by Radio Bulgaria's Gergana Mancheva and her interlocutors. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear BNR children's choir and its conductor Venetsiya Karamanova perform...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on October 3. In "Bulgaria Today" on October 3, we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we tell you more about ballet dancer Anabell Casaboff from Buenos Aires, who is in love with Bulgarian folklore dances. In our music slot, we focus on the GuitART festival in Plovdiv. Welcome to the show!...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on October 2.    We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.   Next on the show: David Avishai from Israel: Tel Aviv acted in Gaza and Lebanon for good reason.  In our music slot, we bring you the song "Pilence Pee" to the rendition of the "The Mystery of the Bulg...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on October 1, hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we celebrate International Day of Music as we will bring you more music on the show today and an inspiring story of a man whose passion for drums has given him the motivatio...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 30.    We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.    Next on the show: Taking a stroll in Veliko Tarnovo’s Samovodska charshia.  In our music slot, we bring you the song “Edin pat na edin milion” (“One time in a million") performed by Vladi Ampov – G...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 27. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Translator Svilena Georgieva: Learning foreign languages teaches us to love and cherish our native Bulgarian. In our music slot, we bring you the song “Za Men Roden Si/ You Are Born for...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 26.    In “Bulgaria Today” on September 26, we bring you first the latest news from this country.  Next on the show, we bring you an interview with photographer Mihaela Aroyo on the importance of knowing the history of Bessarabian Bulgarians.   In our music slot, we tell you more about a four-day music festival...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 25. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: The system of education is a reflection of the sore points in our society. In our music slot, we bring you the song “Lipsvash mi” performed by Signal band You can listen to the full ver...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, 24 September, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: A man from the region of Vratsa could turn out to be the longest living person in the world. Dr. Rosen Gatsin tells the story of Yoncho Tsolov, who may have lived for 130 years. Finally, in our music slot, we've got DEEP ZONE Project and their new hit 'Neshto Po Taka'...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 23. In today’s show – join us to learn more about the Kozareva Mound, one of the most valuable archaeological sites discovered in Bulgaria in 2014. More and more valuable evidence of a highly developed civilization on our lands dating back to the 5th millennium BC comes to light each year. We talk for details w...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 20. In “Bulgaria Today” on September 20, we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we tell you more about ecology in the urban environment and the EcoMunicipality competition. In our music slot, we focus on the new song by Teddy Russeva. Welcome to the show! You can listen to the f...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 19. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, in Culture the Bulgarian artist dubbed the Knight of the Steel Ladies who has lived in France for the better half of his life, has arrived in Bulgaria to launch a series of exhibitions dedicated to...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 18. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Travel bloggers urge us to explore Bulgaria's most magnetic places with an exhibition. In our music slot, we bring you the song ''Zhiva'' performed by Kerana and the...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Tuesday, 17 September, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: On the occasion of Sofia Day, a Radio Bulgaria reporter took to the streets of the capital with a group of tourists on the Free Sofia Walking Tour, uncovering some fascinating stories – including that of honeymooning newlyweds from California. And finally in our music s...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 16. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: 396 Bulgarian schools around the world open doors for the new school year. In our music slot, we bring you the song ''Kude Ostana Detstvoto'' performed by Asen Kisimov....

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 13. We bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we tell you more about how to psychologically prepare the Generation Alpha first graders for school. In our music slot, we focus on bands X-R@Y and Wickeda and their upcoming concert at the Plovdiv railway station. Welcome to the show!...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 12. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: The spirit of old Sofia returns to the heart of the capital with the KvARTal festival. In our music slot, we bring you the acoustic version of the song Shte Vali to the rendition of Sev...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 11. We bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we tell you more about Bulgarian students who developed a project for detecting anti-personnel mines. In our music slot, we focus on Mary Boys Band and their upcoming concerts. Welcome to the show! You can listen to the full version of...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast on 10 September. We start with the news from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow; Next: Festival in Paris presents young Bulgarian cinema; Finally, Ostava and their latest song Mona Lisa. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnr.bg/en/podcast-in-english/broadcast

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, 9 September, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: A mystery shrouds the rock phenomenon of Pobitite Kamani near Varna. Veneta Nikolova explores the enigmatic stone forest and uncovers the secrets and stories behind this fascinating natural wonder. And finally in our music slot we have a new release - the song All the Lies by Dimit...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 5. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Liliya Zaharinova tells fabulous stories in the urban environment. In our music slot, we bring you the remix of the piece "Bear's Wedding" from BULGARA's album "Ko...

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: Storyteller Nana from Scotland or what Bulgarian folk tales sound like in English. In our music slot, we bring you the song Asker to the rendition of Lyrra and Atazar. You can listen to...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, September 2, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: From its founding in late 5th century BC until the early 20th century, Pomorie was one of the most important Black Sea towns in the Bulgarian lands. Originally named Anchialo, meaning 'near the salt' in Greek, Pomorie was a cosmopolitan settlement influenced by the Thracian...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria's podcast that immerses you into the life, sounds and music of this country! Join us for our special edition this Friday dedicated to the symbolism of Good Friday in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. This day bears special significance as a day of humility and silence, as we have on our programme today an interview with theologian Alexandra Karamihaleva e...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 1. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show, we tell you more about the ancient structures of Harman Kaya and Asara in the Eastern Rhodopes. In our music slot, we tell you more about a song that accompanied May Day celebrations in the pa...