Bulgaria Today

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, the 7th of June, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: A holiday by the sea 2022: The rising prices do not seem to be deterring holiday-makers. Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “Ne I Tozi Put” to the rendition of Ni.co band. 01’30 – News 13’50 –  A holiday by the sea 2022: The rising prices do not seem to be d...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, the 6th of June, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Is Bulgaria ready to enter the Eurozone? Finally, in our music slot we bring you the song “Setiva”  by KASHMIR band. 01’37 – News 14’36 –   Is Bulgaria ready to enter the Eurozone? 20’05 – Song of the day

In “Bulgaria Today” on Friday, June 3, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: From Southern Italy to Mount Rila: the story of Michele Crescentiniand his donkey farm Finally, in our music slot: Nestinari horo dance by Marin Goleminov . 02’14 – News 10’19 – An interview with Michele Crescentini 14’48 – Song of the day

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on June 2. We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more how the search for truth continues 146 years after the death of Bulgarian revolutionary and poet Hristo Botev. You are also to learn more about the monuments to Botev abroad. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian classical music. 01’2...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, the 1stof June, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: From May 30 to June 5, books invite us to a meeting in front of the National Palace of Culture Finally, in our music slot: Hey, my friend, hello! 01’37 – News 12’13 – From May 30 to June 5, books invite us to a meeting in front of the National Palace of Culture 18’05 – Song o...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on May 31. We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more about Ukrainians fleeing the war who need to be relocated from Bulgarian seaside hotels. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian music. 01’20 - News 09’56 – Government scraps plan for relocation of Ukrainian refugees to state-owned faci...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Friday, the 27th of May, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: The Sofia subway shows the war through the eyes of Ukrainian children Finally, in our music slot: Do Sho and Close to the Bay. 01’28 – News 12’41 – The Sofia subway shows the war through the eyes of Ukrainian children 19’53 – Song of the day

In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, May 26, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Bulgaria expects no shortage of cooking oil, flour and corn – an interview with Associate Professor Galin Georgiev, Head of the Sunflower Breeding Department at Dobrudzha Agricultural Institute. Finally, in our music slot we’ll hear the new song of Lubo Kirov - Kiss Me. 01’54 – News 1...

Dear friends, welcome to Bulgaria Today on May 24- the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture and of Slavonic Literature! Here are the main stories: -Bulgarians in the German town of Papenburg bring together people with Slavic roots. Another Bulgarian Sunday school is to open in Germany’s ship building center. -Next, the Greek town of Thessaloniki s...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on May 23. We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you more about Paulina Vassileva who is to become municipal councilor in London. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian classical music. 01’21 – News 9’31 – Bulgarian Paulina Vassileva to become municipal councilor in London 14’38 – Song of the...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Friday, the 20th of May, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: the relics of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius will be brought from Mount Athos to Sofia for national veneration Finally, in our music slot we’ll hear pop singer Georgi Hristov’s "Two Kisses". 02’11 – News 13’04 – Relics of Sain...

Dear friends, welcome to Bulgaria Today on May 19! We open up with a summary of leading news and stories today and weather report for tomorrow. Next, the war and the well-being of Bulgarians shape their political preferences. Finally, we bring you the piece Topal Duzhd (Warm Rain), performed by renowned Bulgarian pop singer Silvia Katsarova. This is one of the most popular songs of composer Toncho...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, 18 of May, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Beer with a whiff of… Mount Strandzha Finally, in our music slot: Meant for each other Bulgaria Today – 18 May 2022 01’30 – News 12’14 – Beer with a whiff of… Mount Strandzha 15’30 – Song of the day

Dear friends, welcome to Bulgaria Today on May 17! We open up with a summary of leading news and stories today and weather report for tomorrow. Next, protests in Bulgaria put on hold. Employer organizations and trade unions have been demanding adequate measures of assistance that will make production costs more predictable. In an attempt to ease tension, Finance Minister Assen Vassilev announced t...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on May 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 tourism for a cause or how to support wildlife conservation in Bulgaria. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian music. Bulgaria Today – 16 May 2022 01’22 – News 09’45 – Excursions for a cause or how to support wildlife conservati...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on May 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 upcoming Kite Festival in Burgas. In today’s music slot, we bring you some of the newest Bulgarian pop music. Bulgaria Today – 13 May 2022 01’41 - News 12’07 - Kite Festival in Burgas marks 15 years since the foundation of the Green Stra...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, the 12th of May, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: an interview with Dobri Mitrev, head of the Bulgarian Industrial Association who has Apocalyptic forecasts for Bulgarian economy in case of drastic fuel price rise. Finally, in our music slot: pop singer Margarita Hranova’s new single “Ti Ela” 02’28 – News 13’4...

We open up with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and a weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, information, disinformation, propaganda… Where does Bulgaria stand in the search for truth and the Reporters Without Borders’ Press Freedom Index. Our song of the day at the end with the new release of singer-songwriter Mary (Maria) Mutafchieva. Stay tuned! Bulgaria Today – 11 May 2022 01...

Dear friends, welcome to Bulgaria Today on May 10! We open up with a summary of leading news and stories today and weather report for tomorrow. Next,as oil prices rise, small petrol stations in Bulgaria are sounding the alarm that they may face bankruptcy. This is due to the high prices and the very low margin they maintain. Finally, we bring you the song “Intention” by Intelligent Music Project-B...

Dear friends, welcome to Bulgaria Today on May 9! We open up with a summary of leading news and stories today and weather report for tomorrow. Next,how May 9 sets another dividing line in Bulgarian society. Polarized groups in Bulgarian society are noisier, but in fact a minority, political scientists Parvan Simeonov and Strahil Deliiski said in an interview with BTA. Finally, we bring you The Ant...

Hello and welcome to Bulgaria Today on May 6! Today, Bulgaria celebrates St. George’s Day! But May 6 is also the Day of Bravery and the Day of the Bulgarian Army. Join us for half an hour of Bulgarian stories and music to get you immersed in the spirit of this festive day here. Today's topics include: What is the importance of Saint George in Bulgaria regarding religion and folk traditions? The Ch...

In “Bulgaria Today” program on Thursday, May 5, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Hospitals, schools, small municipalities, and businesses may go bankrupt as result of the spiking natural gas prices, experts warn. Finally, in our music slot: Nina Nikolina and her song “Ти” (“You”). Bulgaria Today – 5 May 2022 02’25 – News 11’01 – Hospitals, schools, small mu...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on May 4. We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow. Next, we are to tell you about the EU blue card as a way to attract highly-qualified specialists from non-EU countries. In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian music. Bulgaria Today – 4 May 2022 01’20 – News 10’45 – The EU blue card – a way to “import” highly-qualifi...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on May 3. We open up with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and a weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we you opinions of analysts on the recent bone of contention in Bulgarian politics – military aid to Ukraine. At the end, in our music slot, singer-songwriter Doni has released "Expatriate" album inspired by nostalgia during life in emigration. Sta...

Hello and welcome, dear friends! Join us on our podcast on a non-working Monday in Bulgaria, as we have prepared a selection of topics related to traditions and religious customs to travel destinations in Bulgaria. How many Muslims live in Bulgaria currently and what is traditionally done on Ramazan Bayrami – the Muslim feast celebrated today? Also, which is the small Bulgarian town known as the t...