Bulgaria Today

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 22. 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 about the murder of notorious businessperson Alexey Petrov and how it brings into focus the need for a serious analysis of the work of the security services in Bulgaria. In our...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 21. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we tell you about a chapel inhabited by fish and a sculpture of a mermaid on the sea bottom near Bulgaria’s Primorsko. In our music slot, we focus on the Funkilicious band. Welcome to the show! You ca...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast on August 18. • We start with a summary of the news from Bulgaria, sports and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next: Confiscation of vehicles - a solution in the fight against driving under the influence? • Finally, Akaga and Let it be summer! Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://b...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 17. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we tell you about Staro Zhelezare, which is probably the first village in the world with its own street art museum. In today’s music slot, you will learn more about Bulgarian singer IVA. Welcome to th...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on August 16. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, Trustikovo: A living and breathing village not far from the seashore. • Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “Love without Names” performed by Mihaela Fileva. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on August 15. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, the Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary in Samokov preserves the spiritual memory of generations of Bulgarians. • Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “Kalimanku, Denku” to the rendition of Yanka Rupkin...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 14. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we look into a grave topic – the 21st century form of slavery - Human trafficking as RB’s Joan Kolev talks to Monika Nikolova, Director of the A21 Foundation that manages the 24-hour National Hotline...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on August 11. • 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 how a Romanian living in London voluntarily cleans Bulgarian cities. • In our music slot, you will learn more about Lea Ivanova - one of the first female jazz performers in Bulgaria....

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on August 10. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, nursery for birds, floating islands, museum and eco-trail - welcome to the Srebarna Reserve. • Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “Otlagam” performed by Kerana and the Cosmonauts. Stay tuned! You can list...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on August 9. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, stargazing in and around Kamen Bryag. • Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “Otnachalo” performed by Miro. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, August 8 , we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show we‘ll talk about how children from Bulgarian communities abroad reflect peace in their artworks. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear about the song "Flying on white roads" performed by Stefka Berova. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast availab...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, August 7 , we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show we talk about violence against women in Bulgaria. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear about A Hopeless Case – performed by Bogdana Karadocheva and Stefan Dimitrov. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnr.bg/en/podcast...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 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 Snezhina Mecheva, who is the first holder of the “Awakening” award of the Ministry of Education. In our music slot we tell you more about the PostBalkanTon band. Welc...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 3. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, From the past, to the future: A village school with nearly a century-old history has been revived for a new life – we talk to the school principal to learn an inspiring story. And finally in our music...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, August 2 , we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show we talk about the centuries-old culinary tradition of Bulgaria and its health benefits. The theme is presented by culinary expert Stefan Stefanov in an interview with Milena Vodenicharova from BNR's cultural channel Hristo Botev. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear about a...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 1. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, it is Travel on Radio Bulgaria as RB’s travel editor Veneta Nikolova looks into the inflow of holidaymakers to the mountains in the unbearable heat as Dutch, Belgians, Poles, French and Germans are amo...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 31. 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 how law changes could improve protection against domestic violence. In our music slot, we tell you more about the new ethnic project by the 4ETNO Band. Welcome to the show! You c...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Friday, July 28 , we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Bulgaria finally has a “sensible budget” for 2023. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear about the song “Ustrem” by composer Naiden Andreev, performed by Margarita Hranova. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnr.bg/en/...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 27.  We first start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for the weekend. Next, it will be Travel on Radio Bulgaria, as we will take you to one of Bulgaria’s 100 Tourist Sites - one of the most beautiful and mysterious caves in Europe. Finally, in our music slot, we bring...

In “Bulgaria Today” on July 26 , we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we tell you more about Jean Sheytanov whose heart is full with love for Sozopol. In our music slot, you will learn more about Georgi Zaikov, who is a musician from Plovdiv. (01:31) News (10:52) Jean Sheytanov - the musician whose heart is filled with love for Sozopol (read the article HERE ) (1...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 25. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, “Newer time Bulgarians” or how amateur enthusiasts in London interpret classical Bulgarian works on stage – we talk to one of the female actors in the theatre company. And finally in our music slot we’l...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, July 24 , we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Bulgaria will always be a home from home to Ukrainian refugees. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear about Grafa’s “Fiasco”, a song about the values in modern life - with a pinch of salt. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: ht...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 21. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for the weekend first. Next, a report on what are some of the reasons for the alarming increase in road accidents in Bulgaria and how driving in this country can become safer – opinions of a professional driver and a road...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, July 20 , we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: What drives the nationals of 25 countries from all over the world to come to Bulgaria to take part in the Bulgarian Language Seminar at the University of Veliko Tarnovo? And finally in our music slot we’ll hear about Camellia Todorova and her emblematic song "Whispered Dreams&q...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on July 19. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, the Balkan diet provides valuable nutrients to the body. • Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “Dano” preformed by Bogdana Karadocheva. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available...