Bulgaria Today

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on May 5. • We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. • Next, we tell you more about the uniform of the National Guards Unit of the Bulgarian Army. • In our music slot we focus on GloBalKan, which is an ethnic jazz project that combines folk rhythms and jazz melodies. Stay tuned! You...

In Bulgaria Today on Thursday, May 4, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Bulgarian artist Neli Nenkova received an award from Canada's oldest artists' association. Finally, in our Song of the Day section – "Take me there", performed by Dany Milev. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: http...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on May 3. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, Bulgarians in Moldova want a designated policy for ethnic minorities. Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song "Family Memory of Pomorie" to the rendition of Stefka Berova and Yordan Marchinkov. Stay tuned! Y...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on May 2. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, an increase in the number of people injured at work has been reported in ‎Bulgaria. Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song "Peperuga" by Savina and DiMo(BG). Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version o...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on May 1. · First on the show, we explore why there are few reasons for optimism related to working people in this country as we talk to the the vice president of the largest trade union in Bulgaria – Todor Kapitanov. · Another major reason for festivity today is the 147th anniversary of an emblematic page in Bulgarian history – the April Uprisi...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on April 28. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we travel south of the Danube to Rusenski Lom River Valley and its hidden treasures. Finally, in our music slot: Tony and her song "Friendship", and how it was inspired by a journey to Rome and Marrakech. Stay tun...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on April 27. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we take you to across the pond to Chicago where the largest Bulgarian folklore festival in North America will start this weekend. Its organizer Konstantin Marinov talks to BNR’s correspondent in Chicago Elena Tsaneva. Final...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, December 12,we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show:Bulgaria and Romania remain outside Schengen once again - what to expect next? Finally, in our music slot:We’ll hear the beautiful folk song "More Pile”performed by the Berkovitsa Brass Band featuring singers Nina Nikolina and Lubo Kirov. 02’10 – News 11’20 – Politics: Bulgaria...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, December 6, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: An idea how to decorate the Christmas tree... with pottery. Finally, in our music slot: we’ll hear the folk song Miraculous Tree, performed by Daniel Spasov. Bulgaria Today – 6 December 2022 02’03 – News 10’53 – High fuel prices – an ordeal for small and medium-sized trad...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on December 5! On the programme today, we start with an overview of the leadings news stories and a weather report for tomorrow. Next,who will be the new Bulgaria's Ambassadors of Culture? - The BNR campaignis waiting for your proposals. Also, in our Folklore section, which are the three major folk holidays at the start of December marking the transition from autumn to wi...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on December 1. We open up with the leading news and stories and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more about some of the hardships Ukrainian refugees face . In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian music. 01’17 – News 10’09 – Ukrainian refugees in this country have accommodation but no hot food

In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, November 30, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: – an interview with a young Bulgarian dentist, who chose to work in Paris. Finally, in our music slot we’ll hear A Bear’s Song - a unique authentic recording made at the beginning of the 20th century. The performance is by Georgi Stanev. 02’05 – New...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, November 29, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show, what we eat: Is poultry on the Bulgarian market of good quality? Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the song ˮQuiet Fireˮ to the rendition of Militsa Bozhinova and Orlin Goranov. 01’30 – News 12’10 – What we eat: Is poultry on the Bulgarian market of good quality?

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on November 28! We start with an overview of the leadings news stories and a weather report for the weekend. Next, as confirmed by Bulgarian researchers too: Plants are able to “communicate” with humans and with each othera study ofyoungBulgarianagronomist Kristiana Opreva, jointly with the Agricultural University in Plovdiv In our daily portion of Bulgarian music, we bri...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Friday, November 25, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: A route following in the footsteps of Sts. Cyril and Methodius will popularize their work in Europe Finally, in our music slot we’ll hear the song ˮSledaˮ (A Trail) by singer/songwriter ValDeMar. 01’59 – News 10’39 – A route following in the footsteps of Sts. Cyril and Methodius wi...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on November 24! On the programme today, we start with an overview of the leadings news stories this Thursday and a weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we explore the Christmas vibe in the Bulgariаn capital Sofia taking you to one of its already traditional and popular Christmas markets – the German Christmas Market. What is its mission and goal – from its organizer Joche...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on Wednesday, November 23. We open up with the leading news and stories and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more about how importing workforce from abroad will be an increasingly ‎common practice for Bulgarian businesses . In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian music. 01’15 –  News 10’04 – Importing workforce from abroad will be an...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, November 22, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show, what had led to the closure of the most impressive apartment complex in Bulgaria’s Black sea resort Pomorie. 01’32 – News 12’11 – What had led to the closure of the most impressive apartment complex in Bulgaria’s Black sea resort Pomorie

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, November 21, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show,born under a lucky star - Radina Velcheva and her foundation "I Want a Baby". Finally, in our music slot, we bring you a piece on the occassion of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to the rendition of Nikola Antonov. 01’26 – News 14’52 – Born under a lucky star - Radina V...

On the programme today, we start with an overview of the leadings news stories and a weather report for the weekend. Next, UNICEF launches a campaign to advocate for the right of every child to education, care, and protection from violence – an interview for Radio Bulgaria with Christina de Bruin, UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria. In our daily portion of Bulgarian music, we bring a new single of...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, November 17, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show,twenty of the 28 Bulgarian administrative regions have lost a fifth of their workforce. The gap between the poorest and most prosperous regions persists. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece"De Gidi" (Hey-Ho) to the rendition of Spectrum Vocal Band. 01’22 – News 12’1...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on Wednesday, November 16. We open up with the leading news and stories and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more about the hardships of being organic food producer in Bulgaria. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian music 01’22 – News 10’15 – Chaenomeles, aronia or quince juice - why is it not easy to be an organic producer in Bulgaria

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, November 15, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: are there circumstances that could "force" politicians to form a government?, experts commented for BNR. Finally, in our music slot: Yavor Totevand his new song "Thoughts spoken out loud". 01’59 – News 11’01 – Will politicians finally form a government

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, November 14, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show, how long will we move the hands of the clocks twice a year? The rotating EU presidency can renew debates on the topic if it makes it a priority. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece“Pisvai-razpisvai” to the rendition of the Rhodope singer Dimitar Arnaudov. 01’22 – New...

On the programme today, we start with an overview of the leadings news stories and a weather report for the weekend. Next, we delve into the current social and economic crisis here and the planned national protest tomorrow of Bulgaria’s largest trade unions which is expected to block traffic in Sofia and other cities – demands for higher wages and compensations for the rising inflation. In our dai...