Bulgaria Today

In "Bulgaria Today" on Friday, 22 May: First, the latest news from around the country. Next, in Vienna, for the third consecutive year, distinguished Bulgarian pianist Donka Angatscheva presents the “Gala of Bulgarian Culture and Music,” bringing together leading Bulgarian and European performers in the largest concert outside Bulgaria dedicated to May 24. And finally, our Friday Music S...

In "Bulgaria Today" this Thursday, 21 May, we start with the latest news stories from around the country. Then, we take a look back at the history of brewing in Bulgaria. In our Tourism slot, Veneta Nikolova presents her Top 7 most beautiful and mysterious Bulgarian caves. And to close the programme, we bring you Neshto Shopsko — a composition by Kostadin Genchev, performed by the BNR Fo...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 20 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 scientist behind breakthrough in genetic diagnostics. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Plovdiv Suitе” to the rendition of the Bulgaria...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on May 19 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we look into the Bulgaria-Germany bilateral relations in the field of economy as Sofia and Berlin seek new horizons for joint investments. Also, how the Eurovision winning song “Bangaranga” has made...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 18 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: Munich brings together Bulgarians from 21 countries at “Na Megdana na Drugata Balgaria” festival (“On the Village Square of the Other Bulgaria”). You can listen to...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Friday, 15 May: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country. Next: Bulgaria’s DARA reaches Eurovision final with a fiery “Bangaranga” – text by Elena Karkalanova. And finally, in our Friday Music Special, where we present the highlights of Bulgarian musical culture, our music editor, Tsvetana Toncheva, will be showcasing 'Shto me ne ozhenish, ma...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Thursday, 14 May: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country. Next: Security or missed benefits – how Bulgarians manage their money. Desislava Shapkarova discusses the subject with economist Zhak Semizov. And finally, in our song of the day we hear Dara Ekimova and her new song ‘Counting the Stars’. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 13 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: Wave of support for the Czech Centre in Sofia after news of its closure. Finally, we bring you the song “Zavinagi do teb” to the rendition of Sandra Alexandrova an...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on May 12 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, the festival “Na Megdana na Drugata Bulgaria” (“On the Village Square of the Other Bulgaria”) will bring together Bulgarian folk ensembles based outside Bulgaria for yet another year – this time in M...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 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: Budget 2026 – the first task of the new Bulgarian government. Finally, we bring you the song “The Dance of the Birds” performed by Gergana Dimitrova and Lisa Gerra...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on May 8 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We begin with a roundup of the day’s leading news from Bulgaria, followed by the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we bring you an interview with a listener of our podcast - Sergey Stanovkin, commercial representative of BBC News for the Eurasia region who visited the BNR earlier this week. And to close the...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 7 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: Modern media in the battle for the audience’s trust. Finally, we bring you the song “Magla” (Fog) performed by HOLY PEAKS. You can listen to the full version of our...

Hello and welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s English-language podcast on Wednesday, 6 May. In today’s festive edition, we celebrate St George’s Day – also marked as the Day of Valour and the Bulgarian Army. In our programme today: - We look at how the National Guard’s Band was established. - We also tell the story of a remarkable act of bravery that helped spark the chain of events leadin...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, 5 May: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country. Next: Who was the aristocrat who helped design the uniforms of the National Guard? A story by Yoan Kolev from Radio Bulgaria’s treasury of publication materials. And finally, in our song of the day we hear “Nevazmojna lyubov" (Impossible Love), the latest song by Eva Bel. Stay tuned! You can li...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 4 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: A lesson in continuity: Passing on faith far from home. Finally, we bring you the song “Beauty” to the rendition of Stefan Valdobrev and “The Usual Suspects”. You c...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 1, the International Workers’ Day, hosted by Kostadin Atanasov, Rositsa Petkova and Elizabeth Radkova. First, in our festive podcast, we are to tell you about the arsenal of freedom in the April Uprising and how cherry trunks overcame steel. In the absence of weapons in their drive for freedom in 1876, the Bulgarians...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 30. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about Ivan Ivanov, who focuses on Bulgarian emigrant stories from America in his new podcast. At the end, in our music slot we tell you more Kaloyan Kumanov who takes us across various music regions of Bulgaria. Wel...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 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: Rumen Radev’s future foreign policy: between Russia and Europe. Finally, we bring you the song “Fly” to the rendition of Radiokids Vocal Group. You can listen to...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Tuesday, 28 April: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country. Next, we introduce young artist Gergana Nikolova and her exhibition “Never Perfect,” inspired by a boat trip to across an enchanted lake. A story by Diana Tsankova. And finally, in our Song of the Day, we feature “U doma” by Veniamin, just days before the release of his debut album. Sta...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 27 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: A lesson on Bulgaria: Keeping the homeland alive for children in Ukraine. Finally, we bring you the song “Cha Cha” to the rendition of Kalin Veliov and Ire Vázqu...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 23. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about livestock farms in Bulgaria, which are drastically decreasing and from a traditional milk producer the country is turning into a market for imported products. At the end, in our music slot we focus on Zhivko V...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 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: Trust in parties with more nationalistic profile is shifting to new formations. Finally, we bring you the song “Only in a Dream” performed by Orlin Goranov. You...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on April 21hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, an interview with a leading Bulgarian urology expert. When prostate cancer is detected early, surgical treatment can lead to a permanent cure, says National Consultant in Urology Prof. Marin Georgie...

In Bulgaria Today on Monday, 20 April: First, the latest news from across the country. Next, the day after the elections, reactions from Bulgarians abroad, as they share their views and advice for the next government. We also mark 150 years since the April Uprising. And finally, in our Song of the Day, a pleasant surprise – the ethno-folk-jazz gem Voda, the third release by Etherea. Stay tuned! Yo...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on April 17 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We begin with the day’s leading news from Bulgaria, followed by the weather forecast for the weekend. Next, how is Bulgaria stepping up its efforts to become a year-round travel destination? Also, the only Bulgarian female choir in Belgium "Bulgapeya" will be celebrating seven years with a concert...