Bulgaria Today

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 15. 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 a recent study that shows one out of four Bulgarians has been a subject or witness of violence. In our music slot, we focus on violinist Boyana Zareva and singer Si...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 12. 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 Bulgarian businesses, which are not happy with the country’s accession to the Schengen area by just air and water. In our music slot, we focus on singer, actor...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Thursday, January 11, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show we talk about saying thank you – the capacity of the daily gift of kindness. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear about the song ''Never Again'' by young musician Sunheart. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast on January 10, 2024. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow; • Next, 2024 begins with three lives saved after an organ donation situation in Bulgaria; • Finally, Margarita Hranova and Stefania Koleva with Where Has Love Gone. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the p...

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: Give a penny when gifted a knife. In our music slot, we bring you the song "The Grey Scary" performed by Boil Karaneychev. You can listen to the full version of our podcast on ou...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 8. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: As minimum wage rises, Bulgarians' hopes for better purchasing power grow. In our music slot, we bring you the song "Zaigralo babino oro" to the rendition of folk singers Sne...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Friday, January 5, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: The Neighbours - a project about the trauma of the communist past and the way we talk or don't talk about it - will be presented in the Bulgarian pavilion at the Venice Biennale. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear the song "Risunka ot Lyubov" performed b...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 4. 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 Bulgarians living and working in Italy. In our music slot, we focus on popular rock vocalist Atanas Penev. Welcome to the show! You can listen to the full versio...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 3. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Sofia and its painted garments. In our music slot, we bring you the song "Desert Land" performed by SAFO band. You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria on the first working day for 2024, January 2, We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we take you to the Bulgarian community in Austria and cultural events there as we learn more from filmmaker Martina Shopova-Yanev. In the final minutes of our podcast, w...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Friday, December 29, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show we'll be listening to the analysis of Sofia University professor and diplomat Zdravko Popov, who will comment on Bulgaria's relations with neighbouring Balkan countries in 2023. Professor Popov discusses the relations of Sofia with Noth Macedonia, Greece and Serbia...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 28. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: In The Hague: Students of the Vasil Levski Sunday School live in admiration of the Apostle. In our music slot, we bring you the song Sound performed by GREESH. You can listen to the full...

Merry Christmas, dear friends of Radio Bulgaria all over the world! Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on Christmas Day, December 25. On behalf of our entire team here in Sofia, we wish you all the best with lots of health, prosperity and blessings for you and your families and loved ones! Stay with us over the next half an hour to immerse yourself in the sp...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 22. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Take a look at the most preferred sectors for investments in Bulgaria in 2023. In our music slot, we bring you the song “Winter” performed by Vassil Petrov. You can listen to the full ve...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 20. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: The meaning of St. Ignatius day – to follow the purity of the heart of a child. In our music slot, we bring you the song Mig Kato Vechnost (A Moment That Lasts for Eternity) performed by...

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. In our music slot, we bring you the piece "Winter Song" performed by the Bulgarian National Radio Children’s Choir.   You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https:/...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 18. 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 French-Moroccan author Leïla Slimani. In our music slot, we focus on Bulgarian singer Boris Iliev. Welcome to the show! You can listen to the full version of our p...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 15. 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 BNR's Ambassadors of Bulgarian Culture initiative. In our music slot, we focus on BNR’s Children Vocal Group. Welcome to the show! You can listen to the full v...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 14. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Director Emmanuel Rondeau presents "The Circle of Life in the Rhodope Mountains". In our music slot, we bring you the song “When I see myself into your eyes” performed by Nelly...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 13. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Veso Portarsky - a Bulgarian Santa in Berlin who brings us stories for Christmas. In our music slot, we bring you the song "Love" performed by Lili Ivanova You can listen to th...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 12. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we bring you another episode of our running series Vasil Levski Revisited where we take you to Bulgarian schools around the world named after this Bulgarian emblematic figure – now we will visit the...

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: Bulgarians in Cyprus bask in the old-time friendship of the locals. In our music slot, we bring you the song "My Life" performed by Iskra Radeva and Margarita Hranova. You can...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Friday, December 8, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show – "The best thing about student life for a young person is celebrating 8 December." Our colleague Vesela Krasteva talks to Daniel Parushev, President of the National Assembly of Student Councils of Bulgaria, on the 120th anniversary of Student's Day. And final...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 7. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: People from all over the world with a revived interest in the Nikola Vaptsarov museum and in his poetry. In our music slot, we bring you the song "Da te zhaduvam" performed by S...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Wednesday, December 6, the day of St. Nicholas, we will first of all bring you the latest news from this country. On Wednesday, December 6, St Nicholas' Day, Bulgaria Today will start by bringing you the latest news from the country. Next on the show – we will take you to the southern Bulgarian village of Stoletovo, where fishermen flock to catch carp. And fina...