Bulgaria Today

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on July 18. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, almost 2,000 Bulgarians worked in Iran in the 1930’s. • Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “All my fears” performed by Maya Bezhanska. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on July 17. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, we tell you how Budget 2023 puts state-funded institutions on the brink of survival. • In our music slot, we tell you more about the 45th anniversary of the Signal band. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on July 14. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, a hot summer is not an unusual thing in these latitudes. • Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “The Other One” performed by Vasil Petrov. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast availab...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on July 13. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, acelerated economic growth is the only factor that can save Bulgaria from demographic catastrophe. • Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “Nezhno” by Horizont band. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full vers...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on July 11. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, is there going to be a referendum on the adoption of the euro – the jury is still out. • Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “Imeto ti e Jena” performed by Toni Dimitrova and the Argirov Brothers. Stay tuned...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, July 10 , we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen area is looking more and more feasible – an interview with economist Adrian Nikolov by Yoan Kolev. And finally, in our music slot we’ll hear about the Suite in Old Style by Bulgarian composer Dobrinka Tabakova. Stay tuned! You can listen to the ful...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on July 6. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, Podkrepa and Confederation of Independent TUs in Bulgaria reluctant to support a budget with no incomes policy. • Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “Through the Eyes of the Sun” performed by Gergana Dimitro...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Wednesday, July 5 , we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: One more "patriotic civic movement" created, this time, by former prosecutor general Ivan Geshev. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear about the song "Wax Hero" by Lubo Kirov. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available o...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on July 4. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, unpaid overtime, stress and harassment are among the most common labour violations in Bulgaria. • Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “Legend of Love” performed by the “Legends”. Stay tuned! You can listen to...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 3. • 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 Karen Alexanyan, а businessman from Armenia who fell in love with Bulgaria’s alphabet, culture and history. • In our music slot, we tell you more about Lily Geleva’...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Friday, June 30 , we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show we’ll talk about the Bulgarian festival July Morning, which is traditionally celebrated by the Black sea. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear Marina Gospodinova performing the song July. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our websi...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 29. • 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 slow start to the summer tourist season in Bulgaria. • In our music slot, we tell you more about the latest collaboration between Roberto Fonseca and the &quot...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on June 28. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, the harvest campaign in Bulgaria starts amidst farmers’ discontent. • Next, Bayram is a new beginning and a reminder to live in service to the community, says Grand Mufti Mustafa Hadzhi. • Finally, in our music slot we b...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, May 16, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Europe's oldest pine tree – the Baikusheva mura - can again be visited by tourists. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear a fine acoustic version of the song Puzzle by B.T.R. You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnr.bg/en/podcast...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on June 26. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, cracks in the government do not yet herald new elections. • Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “Ima li Tsvetya” by MORENO and Lubo Kirov. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast availa...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 23. • 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 demands of trade unions in Bulgaria, calling for decent remuneration. • In our music slot, we tell you more about Midsummer's Day or Enyovden as it is call...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast on June 22. • We start with the news from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow • Next: The cherry festival in Kyustendil • Finally, Open Mood and Theodosii Spassov with Hojsak & Novosel 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

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 21. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, we tell you more about a new British theatre play that tells about the life and death of Tsar Boris III. • In our music slot we tell you more about a new Bulgarian hit by Tino and Dara Ekimova. Welc...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast on June 20. • We start with the news from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next: The reshuffle in the top tier of Bulgaria’s prosecutor's office is not quelling tensions in the judicial system • Finally, VIVA trio and their latest song Wild River. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 19. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, "Summer with Chinese culture in Bulgaria" – an initiative of the embassy of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese cultural centre in Sofia will take place for the first time here and...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Friday, June 16 , we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: we’ll talk about "Art Start" - an exhibition that looks into the future. And finally in our music slot we'll hear about alternative rock band Kerana and the Cosmonauts' new song Circle. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 15. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we bring you an interview with a Bulgarian woman who chose to return to Bulgaria after 20 years in the US and what is the role of traditional Bulgarian embroidery in her decision to come back home? And...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 14. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we take you to our neighboring Greece as our travel editor Veneta Nikolova visits Alexandroupolis and looks into why Northern Greece is becoming increasingly desired not only as a tourist destination bu...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Tuesday, June 13 , we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Procedure for dismissal of Prosecutor General - the ball is now in the President's court And finally in our music slot we’ll hear about Dream, Boris Hristov’s first single in Bulgarian . Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our webs...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria's podcast, on June 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 children in Southampton who study about the deed of the ‎Bulgarian Apostle of Freedom. • In our music slot, you'll hear more about Mihaela Fileva's new song an...