Bulgaria Today

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, July 12, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Is there a remedy against rising inflation? 01’45 – News 12’10 – Is there a remedy against rising inflation? 16’27 – Song of the day

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on July 11. We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow. Next,we are to tell you more about grain imports from Ukraine that cause worry among Bulgarian farmers. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian folklore music. 01’25 - News 09’24 - Grain imports from Ukraine worry Bulgarian farmers 14’15 - Song of the Day

First, we start with a summary of the leading news from Bulgaria today first, with the weather forecast for the weekend first. Next, how a new online platform created by a Bulgarian team seeks to assist people with hearing impairment? At the end, classical music and the 2nd edition of the Quartet Intensive summer festival/academy of chamber music taking place in Sofia. 01’40 – &nbsp...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on July 7. We start with a summary of the leading news from Bulgaria today first and a weather forecast for the weekend. Next, why do young Bulgarians tend to choose universities abroad and do they doubt they will be able to find a career in their home country? At the end, new Bulgarian pop music with Preslava Peycheva and her recent song “So Good” 01’42 - News: 01’43 - Y...

In “Bulgaria Today” onWednesday,July 6, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Allegations of “shopping” for MPs rife as deadline for formation of cabinet looms closer – a story by Ivo Ivanov Finally, in our music slot we will hear the song "Poveche" ("More"), performed by one of the most famous contemporary pop singers Miro and young but very promising singer Al...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, July 5, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Beekeeping - an invaluable factor for health, yet not a priority sector for the Bulgarian state. Finally, in our music slot: “Awaken” to the rendition of Krustina Kokorska-Krista. 01’32 – News 14’29 – Beekeeping - an invaluable factor for health, yet not a priority sector for the Bulga...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, the 4th of July, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Early elections are the most probable scenario for getting out of the political crisis. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the song “Game” to the rendition of Grisha Georgiev – Greesh. -News - Early elections are the most probable scenario for getting out of the political...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Friday, the 1st of July, we bring you, first, the latest news stories from this country. Next on the show:Bulgaria’s lawmakers finally adopt the amendment of the 2022 state budget. Finally, in our music slot - Early summer song. 01’34 – News 14’56 – Bulgaria’s lawmakers finally adopt the amendment of the 2022 state budget

In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, June 30, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: July Morning – the Bulgarian Black Sea coast tradition continues Finally, "I Don't Have Time" performed by Boris Iliev and Preya is our song choice today. 02’01 – News 1’02 – Relics of Saints Cyril and Methodius are to be welcomed in Sofia on May 23 15’30 – Song of the day

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on June 29. We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more about the shortage of doctors and young specialist in Bulgaria. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian folklore music. 01’12 – News 11’30 – The shortage of doctors and young specialists is becoming a national problem for Bulgaria 15’1...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, June 28, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Bulgaria was a magnet for drug traffickers in the early 20th century Finally, in our music slot we’ll hear a Aprilska Kopanitsa  - a horo dance performed by Misho Buzhev - a famous accordionist and one of the initiators of the the Balkan Festival of Bulgarian Song. You can learn...

In the English-language podcast of the Bulgarian National Radio we open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more about the story of Bulgarians in Tavria. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian music. 01’23 - News 12’28 - The unknown history of Bulgarians in Tavria

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on June 24. We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more aboutcherry-picking season in the Bulgarian town of Kyustendil. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian folklore music. 01’31 - News 13’25– Cherry season in Kyustendil: A time for hard work and for a big festival

In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, the 23rd of June, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Bulgaria is once again on the verge of early elections. Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “Nyakoga” to the rendition of BTR band. 01’47 – News 13’30 – Bulgaria is once again on the verge of early elections

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on June 22. We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more about the protests and rallies taking place in Bulgaria in the recent days. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian folklore music. 01’21 – News 12’01 – A hot protest summer in the offing in Bulgaria 

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, the 21th of June, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: We need to change the philosophy of our education system, writer and university lecturer Georgi Bardarov says. Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “I Already Know” to the rendition of Alek Kirev. 01’33 – News 14’29 – We need to change the philosophy of our educat...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on June 2022 A summary of the leading news from Bulgaria today first, with a focus on politics and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we have prominent radio journalist and former head of Ireland’s RTE Radio 1, Tom McGuire, in an interview for Radio Bulgaria following a two-day seminar at the BNR where he was a guest speaker. What’s the role of public-service media...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on June 17. We start with a summary of the leading news from Bulgaria today first and a weather forecast for the weekend. Next, Politics and can the removal of the President of the National Assembly be seen as a dress rehearsal for the ousting of the government – opinions of analysts. In today’s music slot, a song about the scent of linden trees felt all over now in Sofia...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on June 16. We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more about energy independence and if it is really possible in Bulgaria. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian music. 01’33–News 10’56– Energy independence is attainable as long as politicians and experts pool their efforts 15’05–Song of...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, the 15th of June, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Bulgaria is shrinking because of low incomes and ineffective legislation Finally, in our music slot: Bird in my dream 01’42 – News 13’27 – Bulgaria is shrinking because of low incomes and ineffective legislation  17’51 – Song of the day

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on June 13. We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more about the current destabilization of the ruling coalition in Bulgaria. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian music. 01’24 – News 09’50 – A minority cabinet or early elections – what lies ahead for Bulgaria? 15’41 – Song of the Day

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on June 13. We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more about the current destabilization of the ruling coalition in Bulgaria. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian music. 01’24 – News 09’50 – A minority cabinet or early elections – what lies ahead for Bulgaria? 15’41 – Song of the Day

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on June 10. We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more about engineer Stoimen Sarafov, benefactor of the Sarafovo residential area in Burgas. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian music. 01’23 - News 10’35 – Memorial plaque commemorates engineer Stoimen Sarafov, benefactor of Burgas’ Sar...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on June 8. We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more about the forthcoming budget amendment in Bulgaria. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian music. 01’21 – News 12’25 – CITUB: Bulgaria’s state budget is “tasteless pizza dough” for employees 16’35 – Song of the Day

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on June 8. We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more about the forthcoming budget amendment in Bulgaria. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian music. 01’21 – News 12’25 – CITUB: Bulgaria’s state budget is “tasteless pizza dough” for employees 16’35 – Song of the Day