Bulgaria Today

Today, February 16, we celebrate the 90th anniversary of Radio Bulgaria – the multilingual voice of our country that, for nine decades, has connected Bulgaria with the world and the world with Bulgaria. In today’s special anniversary edition of “Bulgaria Today”: · We look back at the history of Radio Bulgaria, tracing its development from the first foreign-language broadcasts to its modern multili...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on World Radio Day! Joining you today  is your host Rositsa Petkova and sound engineer Sergey Vardevaryan. After the day’s leading news from Bulgaria, we talk Radio with the editor-in-chief of the BNR website Zlatko Zhelev and can artificial intelligence sound natural on the radio? Next, it is 120 years since the birth of the brilliant Bulgarian...

In “Bulgaria Today” this Thursday, 12 February: We start with today's news and weather forecast for tomorrow. After that, we meet Bulgarian calligrapher Tsvetan Dimov. Having grown up in both Bulgaria and Japan, he speaks to Yoan Kolev about the art of painting letters on rice paper, what makes Bulgaria special through his eyes, and why so many Japanese people feel drawn to our country. And ev...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on February 11 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bulgarian students win award in international Space Colony Design competition. Finally, we bring you the song "Rano moya" performed by Veniamin. You...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on February 10 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Online footage of violence – the psychology of impunity and lack of empathy. Finally, we bring you the song “Obich” (Love) performed by the duo Shik. You can...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on February 9. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about the new masters who infuse “fresh blood” into traditional crafts in Veliko Tarnovo. At the end, in our music slot we focus on Grafa who debuts as a composer of music for a movie. Welcome to the show! You can...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on January 30 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, The United States is one of the countries which will be seriously affected by the newly adopted restriction on polling stations. What difficulties will this cause – we talk to Bulgarian citizen D...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on February 5 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Defibrillators in public places – chance to save lives. Finally, we bring you the song “Samodiva” to the rendition of Radostina Nikolova. You can listen to the...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, 4 February: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country. Next, Bulgarian expats in Turkey face severe obstacles at the polls after a law restricted non-EU polling stations to just 20. Bal-Göç and Bultürk say this is unfair, discriminatory, and risks treating citizens abroad as second-class voters. Interviews by Valya Apostolova and Nahit Doğu for B...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on February 3. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about the Rogozen Treasure. At the end, in our music slot we focus on the emblematic Bulgarian new-wave band Klas. Welcome to the show! You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://b...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on February 2 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bulgarians now pay only in euros – what did we spend our last levs on? Finally, we bring you the song "Ako sluchaino zavali" performed by Papi Hans....

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on January 30 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we meet Asen and Rivka - an Orthodox family in the Netherlands, an interview from Radio Bulgaria’s specialized podcast Bridge of Faith presenting Bulgarian Orthodox communities abroad. At the end...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 29 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Radio Bulgaria – A Lesson on Bulgaria… with Rayna Knyaginya Bulgarian School in Burgos, Spain. Finally, we bring you the song “Everest” performed by Rushi and...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 28. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about the Botanical Garden of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Sofia. At the end, in our music slot we focus on famous composer Mitko Shterev and Diana Express band. Welcome to the show! You can listen to the...

This is Bulgaria Today from Radio Bulgaria — our daily podcast bringing you news, stories, and music in English. On Tuesday, 27 January, we begin with the latest news from Bulgaria. Next on the show: The Sirak Skitnik Grand Prize is the newest jewel in the crown of the BNR Children’s Choir, a report by Elena Karkalanova. And finally, in our music slot, we hear Maria Ilieva’s latest release, Svetli...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 26 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Radio Bulgaria – with three nominations for the annual BNR awards. Next: Legendary actor Djoko Rosic devoted 17 years to Radio Bulgaria. Finally, we bring you...

Welcome to Radio Bulgaria’s podcast “Bulgaria Today” on January 23 brought to you by Rositsa Petkova, sound engineer Denitsa Diamandieva. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for the weekend. Next, in Culture - a trilingual album traces the spiritual ties between Bulgaria and Georgia – interview with Chief Assistant Professor Ivana Petkova from...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 22 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Ancient kukeri ritual is the focus of January festivities in Trastenik. Finally, we bring you the song “Lyubovta te Chaka” to the rendition of Iva and Velislav...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Wednesday, 21 January, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Former model and present-day photographer Ivana Kalvacheva lives and works in Paris, but has returned to Bulgaria to celebrate her birthday with a photography exhibition. Radio Bulgaria's Diana Tsankova talks to Ivana about life, art, and her perspective on the worl...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 20. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about Bulgarian President Radev’s resignation, which comes in response to strong public expectations. At the end, in our music slot we focus on Mihaela Marinova and Tino and their song “Ako mojeh”. Welcome to the...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 19 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bulgaria sends its strongest team in recent decades to the Winter Olympics. Finally, we bring you the song “Lavina” to the rendition of Jeni Lecheva. You can l...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 16 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. In Life – is there a demographic turnaround in Bulgaria? Ann interview with Assoc. Prof. Georgi Bardarov, popular writer and demography expert. Next, 60 Years of Festival Magic in...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 15. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bulgarians in Athens – close to the homeland, yet pushed away by heavy red tape. Finally, we bring you the song “Rozovi Ochila” (Pink Glasses) performed by ANNISTA. You can listen to the...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, 14 January: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country. Next, we mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of the extraordinary Bulgarian violinist Vasko Abadjiev—a much-acclaimed, fate-tormented, and ultimately forgotten genius. A story by Tsvetana Toncheva. And finally, in our music slot, we’ll hear Todor Gadjalov’s new single, “Letya” (I Am Flyin...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on January 13. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about Bulgarian Denitsa Ürge and her life in Hungary. At the end, in our music slot we focus on a song performed by lili Ivanova and lyrics by poet Peyo Yavorov. Welcome to the show! You can listen to the full ver...