Bulgaria Today

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 31. On the last day of the year, we meet Stela Nedkova who is to tell us about her Bulgarian corner in Brussels — a restaurant offering traditional Bulgarian dishes. Next, we will immerse ourselves in the magic of the village of Momchilovtsi, which offers rural comfort and spiritual renewal in the heart of the R...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Tuesday, 30 December, we bring you the latest news from across the country. Next, a Bulgarian village on the verge of entering the Eurozone — yet it has no bus line, no post office, and not even an ATM! A reportage by Zdravka Maslyankova, BNR correspondent in Veliko Tarnovo. Finally, in our music slot, enjoy “A Different World”, the latest track by Plamen Bonev. En...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 29. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: EU countries in the Eastern Balkans strengthen their relations in 2025. Finally, we bring you the song “Govorya Ti Seriozno” (I’m Speaking to You Seriously) performed by Lubo Kirov. You...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 26, hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. On the second day of Christmas, Alexander Markov presents an interview with Pavlina Ilieva, chair of the Future for Tourism Association, who tells us about the trips of Bulgarians during the holidays this year and the new trends in travel. Next, in Highlights of Bulgarians Musica...

Chestita Koleda! Merry Christmas, dear friends! Welcome to the Christmas Day edition of Radio Bulgaria’s podcast hosted by Rositsa Petkova. Today’s program is all about the spirit of Christmas, carried through music, memory, and voices that connect Bulgaria with the world. We begin with “Christmas from the Aegean Sea to the Danube” - a new collection compiled by folklore researcher and singer Stoy...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today in this festive Christmas edition on December 24 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. What is Christmas Eve for Bulgarians and how do we celebrate this important date in Christianity – more about Bulgarian traditions and rituals connected to the major holiday. Next, our colleague Desislava Shapkarova talks to young and old to tell us how Christmas Eve and Christmas looks like throu...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Tuesday, 23 December, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: the winter traditions of Bulgarians in the Romanian village of Izvoarele. Story by Vladimir Mitev. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear the song "My Little Christmas", performed by the New Voices Music School. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Thursday, 22 December, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Bulgarians stay at home for Christmas and travel internationally for New Year’s Eve. Bulgaria joining the euro zone is not an obstacle, a tourism expert told Radio Bulgaria’s Veneta Nikolova. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear the song ''Pieces of a Puzzle...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 26, hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. On the second day of Christmas, Alexander Markov presents an interview with Pavlina Ilieva, chair of the Future for Tourism Association, who tells us about the trips of Bulgarians during the holidays this year and the new trends in travel. Next, in Highlights of Bulgarians Musica...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 18. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: "Sacred Stories and Fantastic Landscapes"- exhibition in the Bulgarian Cultural Institute – Berlin. At the end, we bring you the song "Crystal Silence" performed by P...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 17. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bulgarians in Albania: Bridging past and present. At the end, we bring you the song Kolendo Horo” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Children’s Choir. You can listen to the...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 16. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about Dr. Radostina Todorova, who helps many Greeks and Bulgarians in Athens. At the end, in our music slot we focus on Ersin Mustafov who sends positive messages in his second solo project. Welcome to the show!...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 15 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, in History and Religion –  an exclusive interview for Radio Bulgaria with noted the Metropolitan of Homs from the Antiochian Church, Grigory Khoury talking about how the An...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, 11 December, we begin with the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we bring you a vox pop and analysis of the major event unfolding both in Bulgaria and beyond its borders – the mass protests against two figures who, in the eyes of young Bulgarians, symbolize mafia influence and corruption. The story and interviews are by Elena Karkalanova and Veneta N...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 10. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: The Belitsa Bear Sanctuary marks 25 years of rescue work. At the end, we bring you the song “The Ladder” to the rendition of “Shturcite”. You can listen to the full version of our podcas...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 9. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about the Bulgarian organisations from North Macedonia that have met the MPs in Sofia. At the end, in our music slot we focus on MIA D. who seeks magic in Bulgarian folklore. Welcome to the show! You can listen to...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 8. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bulgaria’s young generation shows it is ready to fight for its civil rights. At the end, we bring you the song “Vlast” performed bu Stenli. You can listen to the full version of our podca...

In Bulgaria Today on Thursday, 4 December, we begin with the latest news from this country. Next on the show: opera star Krassimira Stoyanova, conductor Pavel Baleff, and the Bulgarian National Radio present a new Mozart album. And finally, in our music slot, we’ll hear the Bulgarian rock band Atlas and their classic ballad “A Drop of Love.” Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the po...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 3. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Bulgaria after the protests – cabinet withdraws budget, citizens demand values. Next, Urban environment: Accessible for some, a prison for other At the end, we bring you the song “Over Ag...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 2. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: Next on the show: Bulgarians in Antwerp organize Christmas campaign for children in Gabrovo. At the end, we bring you the song “Aristokrat” performed by Ostava Band. You can listen to the...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on December 1. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about a new cultural-gastronomic center that shows Bulgarian culinary tradition in Romania. At the end, in our music slot we focus on iconic duo Doni and Momchil. Welcome to the show! You can listen to the full ve...

In "Bulgaria Today" on Friday, 28 November, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Vratsa’s economy is on the rise after the municipality decided to invest in tourism and culture despite a limited budget. Deputy Mayor Alexander Vladimirov speaks with Yoan Kolev about the town’s economic revival. Finally, in our Friday Music Special celebrating the highl...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 27. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next on the show: After massive protest in front of parliament building the ruling coalition freezes budget for 2026. At the end, we bring you the song "Nezabrava" performed by Kristina Doncheva...

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 26. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about the еuro, which causes some concerns among Bulgarians, but attracts foreigners, according to economist Hristo Marinov. At the end, in our music slot we focus on singer MINNA. Welcome to the show! You can li...

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, 25 November, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next we’ll take you to a world of horsemen, legends and ancient magic, as Veneta Nikolova tells the story of the Letnitsa Treasure. And finally in our music slot we’ll hear the song ‘Night Over the City’ performed by Veselin Marinov. Stay tuned! You can listen to the full version of the podcast ava...